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Installation view of Clinton Hayden's 'mudyigalang-gu ngurambang-gu' at Latrobe Regional Gallery, showing a number of black and white portraits of Aboriginal men, in a style referencing the artist Tom of Finland. The art works are hung in black frames on a white wall.
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Latrobe Regional Gallery in hot water over treatment of Blak queer artist

The treatment of artist Clinton Hayden by the regional gallery prompts questions of adherence to cultural protocols and RAPs, along…

Winners of the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards: 024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. From left, back row: Ryan Cropp, Andre Dao, Cecelia Edwards, Penny Smith and Amy Crutchfield. From left, front row: Leah Leaman, Daniel Browning, Will Kostakis and Gregory Crocetti. Five people are standing, another four sit in front of them, in the forecourt of Parliament House, Canberra.
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Failure and frustration spawn success for Prime Minister’s Literary Awards winners

Six books including a debut novel and a debut poetry collection have each received $80,000 in this year’s Prime Minister’s…

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The Town Hall debate – adapting local council managed facilities to provide art spaces

There are so many empty and unused spaces across councils in Australia, that could be affordably made usable for local…

blonde female singer in red dress in front of Uluru. Cultural tourism
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What's changed in cultural tourism?

Understanding value, handing over to First Nations-led experiences, and the long tail of COVID – ArtsHub looks at what’s changing…

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

An illustrated picture of "Grug" standing in a field of grass. He is triangular shaped with feet and a large nose.
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Theatre review: Grug, Arts Centre Melbourne

An award-winning show based on a picture book creature.

Two panels. On left is author T Kingfisher, with dark hair and wearing black jacket. On the right is the cover of her book, 'A Sorceress Comes to Call'. Against a black background, there is a golden lock and elaborate patterns.
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Book review: A Sorceress Comes to Call, T Kingfisher

A clever interpretation of a sinister fairy tale that examines the human side of terrifying magic. 

A young woman with a crown and a cream blouse starring in 'The Queen's Nanny'.
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Theatre review: The Queen's Nanny, Ensemble Theatre

This play about the British royal family brings nothing new to the table, but will appeal to those who enjoy…

Cube structure covered with photographs and cut out of woman in gallery environment. Anne Zahalka
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Exhibition review: ZAHALKAWORLD, NAS Gallery

A stunning piece of curation, delivered with such ease, while allowing the viewer to linger over, and rethink, tired national…

Two panel: On the left is John Clarke, an elderly man with a balding head and a black suit. On the right is his daughter, Lorin Clarke, with long brown hair and a white shirt. John Clarke Prize for Humour Writing, VPLAs
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Victorian Premier's Literary Awards has a new humour writing prize

Writer-satirist John Clarke is the inspiration for a new award category at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards.

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