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More money for the arts in Melbourne
The City of Melbourne’s draft budget for 2013-2014 includes an extra $1.2 million for the arts.
Marketing opportunity at Brisbane's first APAM
A nationwide call for applications from performing artists and companies has been issued by the Brisbane Powerhouse.
Australia’s other Indigenous culture
In the rush to embrace our Indigenous arts, is the unique culture of the Torres Strait being overlooked?
Blak
An imperfect but powerful exploration of contemporary Indigenous culture and identity.
A new arts precinct for Melbourne
A former Collingwood TAFE college looks set to become Melbourne’s next arts precinct under current plans being developed by Arts…
Jo Duffy departs Ten Days on the Island
Artistic Director’s decision not to renew her contract for 2015 comes as a surprise to Festival Board and Executive.
This week’s award winners
A range of arts awards were presented to deserving recipients around the country this week, with comedians and visual artists…
One Ring to rule Melbourne
The City of Melbourne joins forces with Opera Australia to present the Melbourne Ring Festival, a special program of Wagner-inspired…
Stephen Fry throws support behind young Australian playwright
Actor, writer and TV host Stephen Fry promotes 17 year old playwright, crashes atyp’s Fresh Ink website.
Chrissy Amphlett dies aged 53
Lead singer of Australian band Divinyls dies aged 53, after fighting breast cancer since 2010.