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Book review: Outrageous Fortunes, Megan Brown and Lucy Sussex
An unearthing of the life and times of Mary Fortune, who wrote the first book of detective stories published in…
Resignations and censorship: Australia wrestles with artistic freedom
Creative Australia is not the only institution wrestling with resignations, scandal and claims of censorship.
Brisbane arts precinct braces for dangerous Cyclone Alfred
As south-east Queensland braces for the dangerous Cyclone Alfred, Brisbane's art precinct, poised on the edge of the Brisbane River,…
TikTok sensation: $19 Japanese strawberries transform into a pop art phenomenon
A video of an influencer eating an over-priced Japanese strawberry has gone viral, triggering discussions on pop art, luxury goods…
Italian police uncover history's largest network of forged artworks
Thirty-eight people are under investigation in a suspected Europe-wide network of forged artworks, designed to sell for millions of dollars.
Eromanga Natural History Museum expands to showcase Australia's largest dinosaur fossil
Home to Australia's largest dinosaur fossil, the Eromanga Natural History Museum is committed to housing its collection in the heart…
QPAC's Out of the Box returns after seven years
As part of QPAC's 40th birthday celebrations, the beloved Out of the Box Festival for children under eight will make…
Green Music Australia set to pilot certification scheme for live venues
As pressure builds on the arts and music industries to improve sustainability measures, Green Music Australia has announced a pilot…
Matilda Awards reveal a busy and diverse Brisbane theatre scene
At the annual Matilda Awards, judges picked from over 100 shows to find the best in Brisbane, in 2024.
Social media is dying – what next for arts marketing?
The US's TikTok ban is just the latest in a downward trend for social media. What will the landscape look…