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All Together Now at Brisbane Festival in 2025. The festival Photo: Atmosphere Photography.
Analysis

Nearly every Australian engages with arts and culture – politicians should pay attention

The data shows arts and culture is woven into the fabric of Australian life.

Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke with NGA Director Nick Mitzevich in front of Blue poles (1952) by Jackson Pollock. Photo courtesy NGA.
News

News of Blue poles’ tour revives public divide over arts’ value

The announcement that one of Australia’s most valuable artworks will travel to WA has stoked a familiar public conversation.

NAVA's Penelope Benton and Leya Reid outside the Fair Work Commission for the Case Management Hearing for Variation on the Commission’s own initiative – Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 (AM2024/37), 2025. Photo: Supplied / NAVA.
Industry News

‘A stronger legal safety net’: Fair Work proposes clearer recognition for arts workers

NAVA welcomes proposed changes to a federal award while warning that minimum rates still fall short for skilled arts workers.

performing arts cost increases: a photo of a theatre's empty stage showing a ladder against its back wall and some equipment items at the back of the stage.
Industry News

Which cost increases are hitting performing arts companies hardest?

It’s tough times for many across the nation right now, including Australia's performing arts companies.

More than 250 people joined the Rally in Red to save Marian St Theatre. Photo: Supplied.
News

Red alert: the emergency campaign to save Sydney's iconic Marian St Theatre

Campaigners say there are just days left to save Sydney's Marian Street Theatre, as Ku-ring-gai Council prepares to scrap redevelopment…

Photo: Zachary Kadolph on Unsplash.
Opinions & Analysis

Sorry Albanese, the creative sectors aren’t going to stop worrying about AI job threats

Despite the PM's promises, Australia's arts and creative workers have good reason to be nervy about AI.

Kala Gare in MTC's 2026 production of My Brilliant Career. Gare sits on stage in period dress as her character, Sybylla Melvyn; she grins devilishly and sits with her legs spread wide.
Industry News

'It's Melbourne's turn': million-dollar fund to fast-track the next generation of Australian musicals

The Musical Theatre Development Fund is a $1 million investment in the creation of original musicals in Victoria.

What are the key motivations for arts giving? Photo: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.
Industry News

What really motivates arts philanthropists to give?

Glamorous galas and enticing tax breaks are one thing, but it takes a little more than that to convince arts…

Stereogamous performs at Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
News

Divine Playhouse announces peaceful 'sing-in' rally after being forced out of Sydney building for 'offensive trade'

Landlords have terminated the lease of new queer arts venue Divine Playhouse, despite overwhelming public support.

Drag queens perform at opening night for Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
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Fears for artistic freedom grow as religious backlash shuts down new queer arts venue

Threatened with eviction, Sydney's Divine Playhouse is fighting back against conservative protestors, prompting fresh concerns about censorship.

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