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Community radio delivers $153 million to Australian music economy

Community radio stations broadcast more than double the volume of local music played by commercial networks, according to a new…

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week’s arts sector appointments include a new CEO at Adelaide Fringe.

The Federal Budget was released on 12 May. Photo: Lennon Cheng on Unsplash.
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Federal Budget 2026-27: Opposition, Greens and A New Approach assess arts funding

The Shadow Arts Minister, the Greens and arts think tank A New Approach add their responses to the 2026-27 Federal…

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Opinions & Analysis

We need a National Cultural Policy that backs working writers

The public consultation for the next national cultural policy is drawing to a close. Author Jennifer Mills shares her own…

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Federal Budget 2026-27: the arts sector responds

No shocks but few real surprises for the arts in the Albanese Government’s 2026-27 Federal Budget.

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Features

How children's authors are managing the fallout from Craig Silvey’s guilty plea

In a difficult time for the Australian KidLit community, authors are having much-needed conversations to keep connections with young readers…

In partnership with Fed Square, the Square transforms into an open-air canvas for the opening weekend of RISING. Vivid projections in blue light adorn the buildings of Melbourne's Fed Square,; towering CBD rise behind them towards the night sky.
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RISING announces final additions to 2026 program

A large-scale First Nations projection and sound work at Fed Square and a free artists’ bar have been added to…

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Interviews

A Child of Our Time – troubling wartime oratorio comes to Perth

Made during the second world war, Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time meditates on the complex causes of violence.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week’s arts sector appointments include a new Artistic Director at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.

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Powerhouse Parramatta set for late 2026 opening

The building is finished and work now begins on installing the first Powerhouse Parramatta exhibitions.

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