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New urban garden, Laak Boorndap, revealed for Melbourne Arts Precinct
Situated on an elevated deck, the 18,000 square metres of parkland will provide a quick, accessible and safe connection from…
What happens in Vegas comes to Sydney Festival: Siegfried & Roy opera set for world premiere
A new chamber opera about Las Vegas magicians Siegfried and Roy has been announced as the centrepiece production of the…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.
Festival review: Volcano, Brisbane Powerhouse
On a glassed-in stage, two men reenact their memories in an endless loop – but what if those memories aren’t…
Slingsby Theatre Company’s 2026 production to be its last
The South Australian company will wind up in its 20th year with a final, ambitious work.
This week’s arts news and trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week’s top arts news stories.
Celebrating connection and story: Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 75th anniversary season
Jessica Cottis, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the CSO, discusses her 2025 season and the importance of commissioning new…
Kneecap film review: top showcase of the hip hop trio’s talents
Rich Peppiatt’s debut feature is a bawdy, rambunctious and semi-fictionalised biopic of Belfast rappers Kneecap.
Managing Director leaves MSO: Peter Garrett to conduct independent external review
Sophie Galaise has left the MSO after the Orchestra’s musicians made a statement of 'no confidence' in senior management.
Adelaide Festival announces first three shows for 2025
A Simon Stone-directed opera, a triple bill from Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal and ADT’s 60th anniversary production are the first…