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Freeplay: Australian games industry deserves its ‘fair share of attention and funding’

A new report dives into the challenges currently facing the Australian games industry.

Dancenorth's RED was one of many works presented in Melbourne as part of the Australian Dance Biennale. Image: Supplied.
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Australian Dance Summit finds a sector at a crossroads

As part of the Australian Dance Biennale, the sector gathered to discuss what comes next.

ArtsHub's Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts OAM. A grey-haired, fair-skinned man in late middle age smiles at the camera. He is wearing a black jacket over a black business shirt; a dark red pocket handkerchief protrudes from his jacket's breast pocket.
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Richard Watts says au revoir to ArtsHub

Richard Watts OAM, Deputy Editor and Performing Arts Editor, has announced he will be leaving ArtsHub next month.

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Arts figures recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours

A concert pianist, an arts patron and many more have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

Photo: Miguelangel Perez / Unsplash. AI is playing an increasing role in audiobook narration.
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From cloning romance authors to YouTube piracy, AI is transforming audiobooks

Almost one in five Australian audiobook listeners have listened to an AI narrated audiobook.

Australian designers commissioned for Powerhouse Parramatta. Photo: Nic Walker / Powerhouse.
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Australian designers give heart to Powerhouse Parramatta

More than 50 Australian designers have been commissioned to fit out the new Powerhouse Parramatta, thanks to a $2.5 million…

contemporary dance: a photo of four dancers, three of whom are dressed in a bright red costume moving vigorously on stage against a black background. One of the four, a male dancer, is bare-chested and his head is covered with a drum (musical instrument). There is another drum on stage pictured at the of the photo.
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Profits or losses for contemporary dance companies: who’s in best and worst shape?

In lean times for the sector, contemporary dance companies are maintaining stability while some are securing partnerships to extend their…

A scene from Back to Back Theatre's 2008 work, Food Court. Two plump figures, identically dressed in sleeveless orange vinyl tops, grey leggings and orange sneakers, face each other on a bare stage.
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Back to Back Theatre recognised as ‘a singular artistic voice’ on the world stage

The Geelong-based company Back to Back Theatre will present a body of work at the 2026 Festival d'Automne à Paris.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week’s Australian arts sector appointments include new Chairs at The Song Room and the Art Gallery South Australia Foundation.

Hettie Perkins presenting her ABC TV series Art + Soul in 2010. Image: HIbiscus Films.
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Bronwyn Bancroft and Hetti Perkins recognised in First Nations Arts and Culture Awards

Alongside recognising the contribution of veteran artists and cultural leaders, the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards also announed a…

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