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Liberals attack new Australia Council
Hopes that the new Australia Council Board would achieve bipartisan support have been dashed by criticism from Senator Brandis.

University of Sydney launches new arts programs
The University of Sydney has launched five new postgraduate degrees including studies in art curating and museum studies.

$1,500 opportunity for young writers
A new partnership between Scribe and Express Media aims to excavate non-fiction writing talent.

Steinway acquired for $438 million
Steinway Musical Instruments Inc. has been sold to Kohlberg & Co. for approximately $438 million.

Australia Council announces new Board
Arts Minister Tony Burke has announced the appointment of the members of the new Board of the Australia Council.

An opportunity to build Melbourne music
The City of Melbourne is seeking industry leaders to be a part of the Music Strategy for Melbourne Advisory Committee.

Latest arts grants support independents
Victoria’s Minister for the Arts has announced more than $810,000 worth of arts grants to boost the state’s creative sector.

Acrobat falls to death in Cirque show
A Cirque du Soleil performer has died in Las Vegas after falling some 15 metres during a performance of the…

Slow journalism redefines stories
Imagine a world in which the 24/7 news cycle is but a distant memory and the tempo of stories matches…

Australia in top three biggest markets for US print and eBooks
Our love for American content isn’t limited to HBO.