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Vale Betty Burstall
The founder of Melbourne’s iconic La Mama Theatre passed away on Friday afternoon, aged 87.
New initiative for Indigenous musicians set to open in Broome
Program aims to strengthen links between Indigenous and mainstream music industry and assist in establishing long-term careers.
Culture clash: death raises disturbing questions
Was the media's failure to report appropriately about the death of Yunupingu ignorance or disregard for Indigenous culture?
Pay dispute of monstrous proportions
The early closure of The Addams Family in Sydney has ramifications beyond a simple pay dispute between its producers and…
Yothu Yindi frontman dies aged 56
The former Australian of the Year died overnight at his home in the northeast Arnhem Land community of Yirrkala.
Soul-searching expected at Theatre Forum
Cultural diversity and the marginalising of young people’s theatre are on the agenda for the Australian Theatre Forum this month.
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.