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2013 Queensland Literary Awards shortlist announced
Conductor Richard Gill, poet John Kinsella and short story writer Cate Kennedy are included among the 42 shortlisted authors.
Come Out goes in house at Adelaide Festival Centre
A government report has recommended a new management structure for the troubled youth arts festival.
The Omega Quest
A highly entertaining sci-fi epic brought to life via inventive bunraku-style puppetry.
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre under threat
Federal land grab threatens South West Sydney’s premier arts centre; local council calls on community’s aid.
What are awards worth? Not much.
Unless it’s an Oscar or a Tony, the only gold you’re likely to see from a performing arts award is…
Uninvited: Blue Man sees red over reviewing
A Sydney producer has retracted an opening night invitation because he doesn't want a major newspaper reviewing his show.
2013 Melbourne Festival program launched
Indigenous artists and new commissions take centre-stage in Creative Director Josephine Ridge’s inaugural festival program.
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.