Regional Queensland

New song cycle commemorates 25th anniversary of the Childers Backpackers Hostel fire
‘The Palace’, a collaboration between the community of Childers, Queensland music ensemble Topology and writer/director Rod Ainsworth, has its world…

Australian Festival of Chamber Music moving to Cairns in 2026
After 35 years, the AFCM is moving 347 kilometres north to Cairns, but not before its final edition in Townsville…

Theatre review: The Assignment, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville
A coming-of-age comedy drama set in the 80s.

Dance review: Tomorrow Makers 7, Dancenorth Australia
A varied yet captivating collection of six dance works.

Visiting Creatives Program brings Jeff Koons and Jeffrey Gibson to town
The US artists will be in Canberra this year to present public talks and help bring recognition to Australian art.

Hand-cut papers map out intricate Japanese-Australian histories in Townsville
Artist Elysha Rei hopes to create an emotional reaction to a lesser known history of Japanese migrant workers.

Pay Attention! – and maybe learn a thing or two
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair returns with an empowering message and new cultural experiences in tropical Queensland.

The pros and cons of a self-directed craft education
If you can't go to art school, you may be able to carve out a career via a self-directed studio…

Sharing Trent Dalton's 'Love Stories' on stage: 2025 national tour
From September, the play will be travelling outside Brisbane for the very first time.

Flotsam Festival is surfing along the Gold Coast
The annual festival returns in May with a whirlpool of film, photography, and surf.