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Class barriers locking kids out of culture
It is getting harder for working class kids to get a start in the arts. The result is inequity and…
Regional Arts Australia puts Long Paddock out to tender
Expressions of interest sought from individuals, organisations and consortia to manage live and online touring support programs.
Meet South Australia’s new Arts Minister
The Labor Right Minister's portfolios also include Defence Industries, Health, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Making money while making ‘em laugh
Sustaining a career in comedy involves more than just being funny.
Murder and imagination: Attenborough on Macbeth
Queensland's Super Star Fund is delivering a new prize this week, Macbeth, directed by British darling Michael Attenborough.
Mermaid reimagining makes for dark drama
Canberra playwright Emma Gibson has reimagined Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic tale of love, pain and sacrifice.
No northern lights for Dark Mofo
The winter festival’s plans for a Launceston program have been cancelled due to the lack of a sustainable business model.
Melbourne Opera revisits Madame Butterfly
Director Caroline Stacey is revisiting her acclaimed 2004 production of Giacomo Puccini's immortal opera.
Former child soldier receives inaugural arts scholarship
The Arts & Cultural Development Scholarship for Refugee Youth was made possible by a generous bequest.
Adelaide Festival Centre defends itself
Last week ArtsHub published an op-ed outlining artists' grievances with Adelaide Festival Centre. How did the AFC respond?