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AC/DC announces first Australian tour in a decade

Founded in Sydney in 1973, the legendary hard rock band returns to Australia for what may be their last tour.

Two men and two women stand beside small work tables.
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Theatre review: Never Have I Ever, Heath Ledger Theatre

A play about privilege, power and posing as progressive.

contemporary dance: a dark stage with the faces and upper bodies of five dancers costumed in black. Their faces and arms standout against the black as they hold each other in a communal embrace.
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Dance review: GATHERING.1, Liberty Theatre, Perth

Is it a dance party or a mixed-bill dance show made for audience interaction? And does it matter? For most,…

Aboriginal artwork that's earthy red with dots and swirls.
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Exhibition review: Revealed 2025: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists, Perth Cultural Centre

An extensive display of Indigenous artwork garnered from across WA.

Murujuga rock art: a landscape photograph of ochre red earth rocks, one of which has a line drawing/ engraving of an emu on it.
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Does a 40-year extension on Burrup gas plant put 50,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art at risk?

The Federal Government's decision to extend the licence of Woodside Energy’s North West Shelf LNG plant has raised great concerns…

A young Aboriginal man in a black suit standing next to a large silver steel door frame.
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Theatre review: Blue, State Theatre Centre of WA 

'Blue' will kick you right in the heart; make sure your mascara is waterproof.

Approximately 15 artists take a bow on stage with audience members seated in the seats in front of them and also on the stage behind them. The photo depicts the final curtain at Perth International Cabaret Festival's closing gala in 2024.
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Perth International Cabaret Festival announces sudden closure

The closure of Perth International Cabaret Festival means the loss of Western Australia's only dedicated cabaret festival.

A ballerina in red photographed mid-leap. There are various cast members behind her.
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Dance review: Don Quixote, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth

This world class production, masterfully staged by West Australian Ballet, is not to be missed.

Vessel Contemporary: the interior view of a large empty industrial warehouse space with a young adult female and male person pictured standing together at the centre of the space.
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New arts space launches with 75-25 business model for slow burn success

As traditional arts funding models strain under cost pressures, a new kid on the block looks to chart a new…

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Trashing a treasure – re-elected government called on to act quickly to save Murujuga

Campaigners say time is running out to save irreplaceable rock art in the Pilbara.

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