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ABC announces new TV arts show hosted by Virginia Trioli
Can the ABC’s newly announced TV program reverse the degraded coverage of the arts on the national broadcaster?
Cartoonist leads Walkley Awards boycott over fossil fuel sponsorship
Australia’s national journalism awards are tainted by their association with the fossil fuel industry, says cartoonist Jon Kudelka.
This week’s arts news and trending stories
What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts sector this week.
Unconformity rules at this unique celebration of place
This site-specific festival on Tasmania's remote West Coast offers locals and visitors alike an array of unique cultural experiences.
On the move: latest sector appointments
Malthouse co-CEO to step down, TNA farewells Executive Director, and more.
What’s in store in 2024 for the performing arts (part one)
As season announcements for 2024 begin to roll out across the country, we look in brief at some of next…
Music Australia will share our songs with the world
The creation of Music Australia will drive commercial exports and strengthen Australia’s live music sector.
Overcoming threshold anxiety
Geelong Arts Centre’s redevelopment opens the venue up to the public eye, in a way that’s deliberately designed to ensure…
How stage and screen directors can deepen their understanding of their craft
NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts in Directing provides students with the opportunity to think about process, communication and craft through…
On the move: latest sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of arts sector resignations and appointments.