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Where are the strong women of circus?
As circus goes mainstream, women are being treated as decoration not skilled performers. A new women's program at Circus Oz…
The week’s program announcements
From major musicals to exciting new exhibitions, this week has seen some big announcements unveiled.
This week’s award winners
A recently deceased visual artist, some rocking bands, an intercultural arts company and a short gay film have picked up…
Mark Dreyfus QC announced as Shadow Minister for the Arts
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced his new Shadow Cabinet today, with the arts portfolio awarded to the Member for Isaacs.
Arts NSW axes Short+Sweet Regional funding
Short+Sweet Productions Australia Ltd suspends operations after a 'serious breach' of its funding agreement.
Arts Centre Melbourne records $7.2 million deficit
Programming costs and aging infrastructure blamed for massive budget blowout.
Attenborough, more actors, and 75% Australian plays: QTC's 2014 season
Wesley Enoch’s third season features an internationally acclaimed director, four female playwrights, and more work for actors.
In Spite of Myself
Nicola Gunn’s meta-theatrical delight at the Melbourne Festival simultaneously satirises and celebrates performance art.
Adelaide rental prices blamed for Tuxedo Cat's Melbourne relocation
Pop-up venue The Tuxedo Cat, a staple of the Adelaide and Melbourne Fringe Festivals, is putting down more permanent roots.
Two-speed cities: can art bridge the urban divide?
Artists are trying to bridge the growing gulf between our well-resourced inner cities and the under-resourced outer fringes.