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On the move: Latest sector appointments
New Chairs for ARTRAGE and Music SA, Director-General of the National Library of Australia reappointed, and more.

Memoir about racism and resilience wins $100,000 literary prize
Australia’s richest literary prize has been won by Gunai/Kurnai writer Veronica Gorrie for her memoir about serving in the police…

Vale Glenn Wheatley
The musician turned manager was one of the most significant figures in the Australian music industry in the last 50…

The regional centre that embraces culture year-round
From a chamber music festival to an exhibition celebrating the King of Rock’n’Roll, Bendigo is a cultural tourism hotspot in…

On the move: Latest sector appointments
MAGNT Director to step down, Darlinghurst Theatre Company recruits Executive Director, changes at Circus Oz Board, and more.

New festival celebrates circus arts
To be held in Brisbane in 2022, CIRCfest Meanjin aims to develop touring opportunities for Australian circus acts here and…

Chaos for artists over WA border closure
Cancellation and confusion have followed last week's announcement by Premier Mark McGowan.

Paper prize encourages artists to push the boundaries
Entries to Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s 2022 National Works on Paper are now open.

$20,000 Gallipoli Art Prize encourages entrants to think outside the square
Loyalty, courage and camaraderie are among the many themes artists are invited to respond to when entering the Gallipoli Art…

On the move: Latest sector appointments
Executive Director joins CircuitWest, new Chair for Bendigo Art Gallery, and more.