National

Fred Williams in the You Yangs: a turning point for Australian art
'He changed the way we see our country: an achievement which will live long after all of us are gone.'…

A city digitises its collection
More than 8,000 objects of cultural significance are now available to view online.

More jobs for local opera singers? Govt supports National Opera Review
Opera companies that don’t employ an ‘appropriate balance’ of Australian singers could be fined up to $200,000.

Australian Dance Awards announced in Melbourne
Bangarra Dance Theatre and choreographer Lucy Guerin have picked up major awards two years running.

Five questions to ask yourself before returning to study
Many people start a degree they never finish, but return later in life when they find their true passion.

Australia’s ‘big’ problem – what to do with our ageing super-sized statues?
In a nation now littered with at least 200 Big Things, there is a sizeable problem. What to do with…

Bruckner Symphony No 3/Gewandhausorchester/Andris Nelsons
A moving and respectful account of a problematic work.

Are we finally counting right?
A push for greater gender equality in exhibitions at major art museums appears to have gained traction, but can the…

The value of the regional blockbuster
The big name, big traffic exhibitions are not the exclusive domain of city venues, and the proven trend that 'regions…

On the move: Latest appointments & departures
NGA director to retire; SPARK NT Curator named; meet Footscray's new CEO,, and this week's board appointments.