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Dynamite for art: Rio Tinto invests
A two year art project to support mental health in regional communities has been launched in partnership with the mining…
Election clash won’t impact on Brisbane Festival
PM’s announcement that the federal election will now be held on 7 September means it coincides with the festival’s opening…
Jailed Australian inspires Darwin Festival drama
After learning about the plight of Jock Palfreeman, Samantha Young was inspired to write a play about his imprisonment.
QPAC snares American Ballet Theatre exclusive for 2014
The New York-based company were today announced as the third presentation in the QPAC International Series.
Budget hole as Arts Vic moves the goalposts for funded companies
Small-to-medium organisations have been shocked by the sudden introduction of new eligibility criteria prohibiting triennially-funded companies from applying for project…
The art of dying
Suicide and lung collapse sound lovely together, says artist Saskia Moore who has composed a symphony based on people’s near-death…
NICA signs historic four-year, $12.9 million funding agreement
New funding ensures National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) will continue to offer a Bachelor of Circus Arts in 2014…
Visibility, funding and disability arts
What are the barriers preventing artists with disability from being recognised and celebrated?
Box office increases to $203 million for major performing arts
Audience figures and social media followers have increased with some surprising winners in a new OzCo report.
WAAPA Head of Acting retires
After 30 years at WAAPA, writer, director and teacher Chris Edmund has announced his retirement.