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This week’s arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what’s the arts news that people are talking about in the first week of 2024?
Activists belatedly celebrate Fringe World’s separation from fossil fuel sponsor
The end of an 18-month philanthropic partnership with Woodside has been claimed as a victory by climate change activists.
On the move: latest sector appointments
A new AD at Queensland Ballet, Chamber of Arts and Culture WA appoints new CEO, and more.
That was the year that was: 2023 in review
Flip back through the pages of 2023 with our annual round-up of the year's arts headlines.
Circus review: You & I, Airborne, Borderville Festival
A world premiere and a well-rehearsed work were among the circus delights on offer at the 2023 Borderville Festival.
On the move: latest sector appointments
New Chairs and CEOs, departing arts leaders and more in this week’s round-up of arts sector comings and goings.
New Indigenous gallery opens with repatriated William Barak works
State Library Victoria's new Indigenous gallery is designed to support the voices and stories of Indigenous Victorians and connect visitors…
159 organisations receive four-year funding from Creative Australia
The Four Year Investment for Organisations program has seen 45 more organisations supported than were funded in the 2021-2024 cycle.…
On the move: latest sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of arts sector appointments, from co-CEOs to new Board members.
Blue Cow Theatre to take its final bow
Lacking secure government support, the Hobart-based Blue Cow has decided to bow out on its own terms.