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New acquisitions revealed at Art Gallery of WA
The Art Gallery of Western Australia has opened its doors in its first showcase of acquisitions since 1895.

Street art meets literature
The Penguin Street Art Series is a line of classic texts with jacket design by prominent street artists.

Michelle Wright wins Sri Lankan Writing Fellowship
The award-winning short story writer is heading to Sri Lanka to develop work based in the country and on its…

Rottofest 2013 brings the laughs and tunes
Fancy a weekend of laughs and dance on Rottnest Island? Perfect. Rottofest 2013 is for you.

Screen Australia CEO: Graeme Mason steps in
Graeme Mason, currently the CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission, will be the new head of Screen Australia.

New funds lock in QAGOMA's Apocalypse
The gallery of Modern Art Foundation has raised funds to purchase and complete the Gallery’s set of rare Renaissance prints.

$5000 award as part of new drawing festival
Australia's first drawing festival will culminates in a $5000 acquisitive prize.

Last round of community grants awarded
More than $400,000 will be allocated to support 15 new arts projects in Victoria.

Four Australian films in Toronto selection
The Toronto International Film Festival has made its first announcements for 2013. Four Australian films have made the cut.

Unlikely match seeks refuge in Nhill
A new exhibition celebrates the merger of the Burma’s Karen community and a small country town in Victoria.