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International artists bolster competition in Stencil Prize
Australia's annual Stencil Prize has opened up to international entries, following demand from overseas artists.

Vale Betty Burstall
The founder of Melbourne’s iconic La Mama Theatre passed away on Friday afternoon, aged 87.

Donna Abela wins 2013 Griffin Award
Donna Abela wins Griffin Award for an outstanding text displaying an authentic, inventive and contemporary Australian voice.

Shortlist revealed for the 2013 Prime Minister's Literary Awards
The best of Australian writing from 2012 was unveiled in Canberra today.

$12,500 playwright commission available
Jill Blewett Playwright’s Award announces increased prize money to $12,500.

‘Sale of the Century’ expected to fetch $20 million
The most expensive private collection of art in Australian history will go on display this week before it goes under…

The end of the educational DVD
DVDs have just gone the way of chalkboards, radio broadcasts and paper journals as teachers embrace downloading.

ARTS:LIVE launched as Arts Curriculum is approved
The ARTS:LIVE interactive online learning platform to support the Australian Curriculum: The Arts was launched on Friday June 14.

Australia’s first Google Glass brass masterclass in Melbourne
Berlin Philharmonic French horn player Sarah Willis will hold Australia’s first Google Glass brass masterclass at ANAM on 25 June.

Storyology headliner maps out digital media future
International expert on audience, innovation, entrepreneurship and visual journalism, Erin Polgreen shares her secrets.