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On the move: Latest sector appointments
Perth Symphony Orchestra appoints new CEO, new Board member joins Biennale of Sydney, and more.

Vale Doug MacLeod
MacLeod, whose career spanned children's books and musical theatre to television comedy, is much missed.

Exit interview: Jenny Ryssenbeek, ex-Executive Director, VAPAC
After 15 years as Executive Director of the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres, Ryssenbeek has stepped across into a…

Digital Concert Hall goes national
Melbourne Digital Concert Hall gains a new name and a new national focus.

On the move: Latest sector appointments
Chief Conductor to leave Australian Ballet, ADT farewells longest-serving dancer, Little Red Company appoints inaugural Executive Director, and more.

Enrich your practice with an Australia Council scholarship
Life-changing opportunities await the emerging Australian artists who apply for the three scholarship programs managed by the Australia Council on…

Celebrating difference through dance
Adelaide’s acclaimed Restless Dance Theatre celebrates 30 years of working with artists with and without disability.

Alexander Berlage leads the return of live theatre with Mr Burns
Alexander Berlage is giving back to his alma mater, directing Anne Washburn’s darkly comic Mr Burns, a post-electric play, part…

Events insurance scheme announced in VIC
The much-needed insurance scheme will support festivals, conferences, sports and community events; a $20M live music fund was also announced.

Extra $241M for arts precinct redevelopment
Improved disability access and acoustics, as well as upgraded back of house facilities, are part of an overhaul of Arts…