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

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

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

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.

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition to open at Melbourne Museum
The first and only LEGO 'Star Wars' exhibition premieres in Melbourne.

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…

Canberra opens Our Story, a new exhibition exploring Aboriginal-Chinese heritage in Australia
Telling the untold story of Aboriginal-Chinese Australia.

Special singalong performance of RENT to join the musical's season
A chance to sing along to Jonathon Larson's award-winning tunes...

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.