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Shortfall in incomes draining visual arts sector, says new report

Australia’s visual and craft arts sector is likened to the gig economy in a new four-year study.

Virginia Gay, Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2025 Artistic Director. Gay, a fair-skinned woman, poses against a light blue backdrop and laughs as the elborate train of her black silk or satin gown billows up around her head, perhaps propelled by a wind machine out of the frame.
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Sequins, champagne and passion: Adelaide Cabaret Festival launches its 2025 program

Virginia Gay tells ArtsHub about some of the many highlights of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival’s 25th anniversary edition.

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Creative Australia’s National Arts and Disability Code of Practice tender questioned by sector

A recently closed government tender process has raised some red flags for long-time contributors to the disability arts and access…

Van Gogh's The Starry Night displayed across the walls and floors of the LUME.
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THE LUME headed for permanent closure in June

After five years and a series of innovative immersive exhibitions, THE LUME is closing the doors of its Melbourne venue.

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Inside South Australia’s new 10-year cultural policy

ArtsHub dives into 'A Place to Create', South Australia’s new strategic plan for the arts.

Two panels. On the left is an illustration of author Rachel Ang in blue and white. On the right is the cover ot her book 'I Ate The Whole World to Find You", which features an illustration of a young woman in a doorway. She's in the act of dropping a plate of food.
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Book review: I Ate The Whole World To Find You, Rachel Ang

A graphic book of stories that touch on the surreal nature of life.

QUT is reviewing its suits of performing arts courses, housed at its Kelvin Grove campus, after experiencing a massive decline in enrolments. Image: Wikimedia.
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QUT performing arts review sparks industry-wide concern

After reported declines in enrolments, QUT is reviewing its performing arts courses, but the move is causing widespread alarm.

The Brisbane Lord Mayor has accused QMusic of celebrating hate speech after awarding musician Kellee Green the Jazz Award last week. Image: Darcy Goss Media.
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Brisbane mayor slams award-winning musician, withdraws support for QMusic

Kellee Green received the Jazz Award by QMusic for her instrumental ode to the Palestinian cause. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner…

Stephen Graham Jones' Indian American take on a vampire story is just one of the titles blowing up BookTok this year. Image: Simon & Schuster, Gary Isaacs.
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Biggest BookTok releases of 2025 (so far)

BookTok has already smashed decades-old records in 2025. Here's a list of the most popular books so far.

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Dance reviews: That's Two Thank You, Riverside Theatres

The art of the duet is showcased in this dance festival.

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