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New music venue to host classical concerts with a twist
The Toorak Synagogue will host non-traditional classical concerts in 2024.

Circus venue devastated by fire
Barely a year after opening, Brisbane's newest circus venue has been rendered completely out of order.

The art museum pushing boundaries in a surprising location
Hidden on the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus, the UQ Art Museum serves as a creative think tank building…

Book review: Greater City Shadows, Laurie Steed
This collection of short stories is an intimate and evocative appraisal of relationships.

Book review: gawimarra gathering, Jeanine Leane
Jeanine Leane's latest poetry collection reflects deeply on Country, culture and kinship.

Book review: The Lucky Ones, Melinda Ham
Six Australian immigration stories across time and place.

Musical review: RENT: The Musical, QPAC
This latest iteration of Jonathan Larson's hit show will captivate a new generation of music theatre lovers.

Targeting dance injury at the source
New research will examine the health literacy of the pre-professional dance community.

Creative Australia funding shock results show a sector on the brink
Analysis of public data shows some initial cuts, with more funding to be announced later this year.

Why did this multi-arts organisation lose its federal arts funding?
Brisbane staple Metro Arts was unsuccessful in securing four-year funding from Creative Australia, impacting the lives of many artists.