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‘Come Heckle Christ’ ruffles feathers at Fringe
An Adelaide Fringe production has been attacked by Christians after the Rev Fred Nile criticised the production on Twitter.

The visual arts shine at Perth Festival
Gold fishing nets, see-through garments, model trains & shadows: these have captured the imagination of artists heading to Perth.

Hijabs not hung feared too sensitive
At what point do we draw the line on cultural sensitivity? Catherine Lane found out last week as her photographs…

Are galleries places to play?
Nick Selenitsch challenges the hallowed halls with his exhibition Play at Shepparton Art Museum.

ACO commission wins Four Grammys
Winter Morning Walks, composed specifically for the Australian Chamber Orchestra, starred at the Grammy Awards.

Humans are hardwired for a good story
Whether its gossip, a book or sitting around telling a good yarn, scientists say there’s no denying we were made…

Major appointment for VCA & Melbourne Conservatorium
A distinguished British arts scholar will direct research at Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

A Play, a pie, a pot
A new initiative takes theatre out of theatres to the pub, hoping patrons will take a risk in a more…

Shift of focus creates opportunity for a new CEO
The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts begins nationwide search for permanent replacement.

Living Museums goes live
As part of the continued re-branding of NSWs historic houses, the organisation launches its new interactive website.