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On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Australia Council farewells Executive Director Advocacy and Development; Brisbane Powerhouse appoints new CEO/Artistic Director; NAVA announces new Advocacy Director and…

Distinguished public figures but only one politician in a telling 2021 Archibald shortlist
If the Archibald reflects who Australians value and honour, the lack of politicians as subjects among this year's finalists is…

Book Review: The Believer by Sarah Krasnostein, Text Publishing
From the author of The Trauma Cleaner comes a new book about the depths and nuances of belief

Opportunities and Awards
AusCo First Nations Awards announced, Geelong Contemporary Art Prize winner, The Lighthouse Award for arts managers named, plus composers, comics…

Australians at Venice Biennale – what does the history say?
A new book maps out the cultural aspirations and artistic accents of Australian representation at Venice Biennale, once Anglo-derived, now…

Imagining 2030: A New Approach sets the horizon on a national cultural policy
The need for a national cultural policy has long been touted as critical for the arts to be better valued…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Dark Mofo on hold for ticket release, Margaret River Open Studio hits new record, David Roche Museum celebrates anniversary, QSO…

News in Brief: What Melbourne's lockdown means for screens
Plus a round-up of all the week's news and reviews from the world of Australian film, television and games.

How Melbourne’s latest restrictions leave the arts exposed
Major events continue to cancel as Victoria enters its fourth COVID-19 lockdown - but what does this mean for the…

Exhibition Review: Ramsay Art Prize, Art Gallery of SA
For its third edition, the Ramsay Art Prize cements its reputation for edgy materiality, while staying open to new making…