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'Who's Chappell Roan?' – a guide to the Triple J Hottest 100
The Triple J Hottest 100 can too often leave everyone but Gen Z behind. There's plenty of great music for…

Celebrating anniversaries in 2025: the first wave of announcements
Visual arts organisations celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025.

Australian publishing faces unprecedented consolidation – will it help or hurt local authors?
In a massive sea change for Australian publishing, three independent publishers have been acquired in less than six months. Experts…

Vale Tom Lowenstein OAM – a man who looked after artists
The sector mourns the loss of one of Australia’s most respected arts tax accountants, Tom Lowenstein.

Is it important to read the explanatory labels next to artworks? We asked 5Â experts
Five experts offer five reasons to – or not to – read the wall labels to understand the art.

6 exhibitions by women that promise to open our eyes in 2025
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of International Women's Year. These six exhibitions salute the significant contribution of women artists.

Who are the international art stars exhibiting in Australia this year?
Five cutting-edge contemporary artists are making their way to Australia in 2025 for major exhibitions.

How Sarah Blasko conquers every mountain
The three-time ARIA Award-winner lets it all out via her music.

Fingers on buzzers! The rise of the live game show
Live game shows of all flavours have swiftly proliferated across comedy and fringe festivals. What's the attraction?

Vale Laurens Tan: a force that made the world feel a little smaller
Multidisciplinary artist Laurens Tan was an original – a pioneer in the Asian-Australian art space, and a generous spirit –…