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A dynamic image of a woman dressed in a back wetsuit and white helmet, riding a white surfboard. Water sprays behind her as she rides the wave. The photo illustrate's ArtsHub's weekly On the Move column about Australian arts sector appointments.
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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.

Installation view of Clinton Hayden's 'mudyigalang-gu ngurambang-gu' at Latrobe Regional Gallery, showing a number of black and white portraits of Aboriginal men, in a style referencing the artist Tom of Finland. The art works are hung in black frames on a white wall.
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Latrobe Regional Gallery in hot water over treatment of Blak queer artist

The treatment of artist Clinton Hayden by the regional gallery prompts questions of adherence to cultural protocols and RAPs, along…

Winners of the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards: 024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. From left, back row: Ryan Cropp, Andre Dao, Cecelia Edwards, Penny Smith and Amy Crutchfield. From left, front row: Leah Leaman, Daniel Browning, Will Kostakis and Gregory Crocetti. Five people are standing, another four sit in front of them, in the forecourt of Parliament House, Canberra.
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Failure and frustration spawn success for Prime Minister’s Literary Awards winners

Six books including a debut novel and a debut poetry collection have each received $80,000 in this year’s Prime Minister’s…

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

Two panel: On the left is John Clarke, an elderly man with a balding head and a black suit. On the right is his daughter, Lorin Clarke, with long brown hair and a white shirt. John Clarke Prize for Humour Writing, VPLAs
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Victorian Premier's Literary Awards has a new humour writing prize

Writer-satirist John Clarke is the inspiration for a new award category at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards.

Dressed in yellow and green robes with ornate headwear, two Asian-Australian artists, Joe Paradise Lui (left) and Merlynn Tong (right), pose against a red background. Promotional image for the 2025 MTC production 'Legends (of the Golden Arches)'. MTC 2025 season.
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MTC launches 2025 season with revivals, remounts and new Australian work

Brave programming and resonant stories are central to Anne-Louise Sarks’ third MTC season as Artistic Director.

Façade of a building. Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library. Its walls have circular windows.
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New landmark library opens in Greater Geelong

The multipurpose library has been developed in consultation with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Greater…

Alfred Lowe and MA Art Prize winning ceramic 'All dressed up I', a large scale blue vessel with a narrow spout and a fluffy pink scarf around it.
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Opportunities and awards

This week's opportunities and awards include Regional Arts Development Fund grants, Opera Australia Young Artist Program, winners of the Queensland…

Two colourful contemporary sculptures in historic villa. Sculpture Biennale.
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The first Melbourne Sculpture Biennale to open at Villa Alba

Inaugural Melbourne Sculpture Biennale aims to give more visibility to sculptors working here and now.

Open road of red soil viewed from the driver's seat. Country Aboriginal art
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Inaugural First Nations Board for the arts announced

In a first, the Government has appointed a First Nations Board for the arts.

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