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Vale Peter Corris
Corris, described as the godfather of Australian crime fiction died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday night.
Full circle: Tasdance’s new Artistic Director on coming home to Launceston
Almost two decades after leaving Tasmania, Adam Wheeler returns with an enriched skill set. He talks about telling stories, rejecting…
Artist Mirka Mora dies aged 90
Mora, whose life was as colourful as her paintings, helped foster Melbourne’s bohemian culture following her arrival from France in…
Arts SA Executive Director dismissed by state government
Peter Louca, Executive Director of Arts South Australia, has been dismissed by the Marshall Liberal Government just two weeks before…
ACT Minister seeks advice from artists
The ACT’s Minister for the Arts and Community Events is seeking expressions of interest from artists for a new advisory…
Review: Tracks Dance Company's In Your Blood, Darwin Festival
Featuring a cast of 40 and the work of seven choreographers, In Your Blood finds the sweet spot between sport…
New dance program en pointe for students
A new partnership between The McDonald College and Sydney Dance Company ensures students no longer need to prioritise dance training…
Review: Chasing Smoke & Biladurang, Darwin Festival
Further reflections and critical responses to events programmed as part of the 2018 Darwin Festival.
Review: Buried Country, The Beginning of Nature & Baker Boy, Darwin Festival
Impressions and critical reflections on the opening weekend of this year’s Darwin Festival by our Performing Arts Editor, Richard Watts.
How to navigate a festival program
With dozens, sometimes hundreds of choices, navigating an arts festival program can be overwhelming. Arts industry figures offer their tips…