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Opportunities and awards
Grants for experimental practice, plus winners of the Shane and Catherine Brennan Prize, finalists of the churchie emerging art prize,…

Circus training centre to open up for sector
One Fell Swoop and Na Djinang among those circus companies looking forward to the appointment of a new site operator.

Sondheim’s Follies and Boojum! revival feature in Victorian Opera 2025 season
Artistic Director Stuart Maunder discusses his 2025 season, which includes chamber opera, a lavish musical and a new opera for…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian cultural sector.

15-minute mental health hack at work
Actor Brian Cox says, F**ck the Fruit: just move for your mind. ArtsHub looks at new research.

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra sounds warning over stadium’s planned location
Building a football stadium just 40 metres from the TSO’s purpose-built performing and recording headquarters, is giving the Orchestra a…

This week’s arts news and trending topics
Our weekly wrap of arts news and reviews and the stories you may have missed.

Exhibition puts 'People Before Politics' as NSW Drug Summit draws near
The show seeks to address the taboo of talking about drug use through artworks that focus on self-expression.

Black Swan’s 2025 season designed to challenge and nourish audiences
Seven productions are featured in Black Swan State Theatre Company’s 2025 season, including new Australian works and a modern American…

Artists erased from open studio event to maintain integrity in Council election
Artist and candidate Martin Hirst says the Banyule City Council has overstepped its responsibility in its 'knee-jerk' reaction during the…