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Andrew Tomkins (an older Caucasian man with long gray hair and a blue shirt) standing in front of a large artwork with rusty colours depicting a sunken vessel and leaves.
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Opportunities and awards

Crime writing awards now open, plus winners of Gallipoli Art Prize and Newcastle Short Story Award.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments and departures from around the country.

The recent focus on the cost of tickets for the Australian tour of Lady Gaga has placed new pressure on Australian politicians. Image: supplied.
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Lady Gaga, Albanese and dynamic ticket pricing: Aussies want answers

With tickets starting at $300, Australian Lady Gaga fans are the latest to ask the Government for intervention in regulating…

Cate Blanchett, one of Australia's best known actors, says she's serious about a retreat from the spotlight. Image: WikiMedia.
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Cate Blanchett wants to quit acting

Cate Blanchett announces plans to quit acting to pursue other passions.

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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

A life-size lego version of C3PO with its creator Ryan McNaught, standing next to it with a white top and black pants.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition to open at Melbourne Museum

The first and only LEGO 'Star Wars' exhibition premieres in Melbourne.

Nominees for MICF 2025 Most Outstanding Show and Best Newcomer. Front Row (L-R): Rosie Dempsey, Olga Koch, Ahir Shar, Lou Wall and Anisa Nandaula. Middle Row (L-R) Nicola Dempsey, Brett Blake, Greg Larsen, Scout Boxhall and Garry Starr. Back Row (L-R): George Fouracres, Robyn Reynolds, Meg Jäger, Kura Forrester, Rapha Manajem and Ethan Cavanagh.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 award nominees announced

Nine shows are in the running for MICF’s Most Outstanding Show award this year; nominations for Best Newcomer were also…

Artist Jason Wing pictured sitting in front of art works.
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Canberra opens Our Story, a new exhibition exploring Aboriginal-Chinese heritage in Australia

Telling the untold story of Aboriginal-Chinese Australia.

2024 cast of Rent musical sing and pose on stage during theatre performance.
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Special singalong performance of RENT to join the musical's season

A chance to sing along to Jonathon Larson's award-winning tunes...

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Kusama breaks record to be crowned queen in Australian exhibition history

NGV’s ‘Yayoi Kusama’ breaks exhibition attendance record and opening hours are extended until midnight for final weekend.

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