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Queensland Literary Awards officially open
The Queensland Literary Awards (QLAs) are now open, inviting writers from around Australia to compete for $5,000 prizes in 11…
Chrissy Amphlett dies aged 53
Lead singer of Australian band Divinyls dies aged 53, after fighting breast cancer since 2010.
Indigenous remains to come home from Germany
A large group of remains held by German museums will be returned to Indigenous custodians in a ceremony in Berlin…
Schools funding formula fails arts education
As COAG meets, fears emerge that the new school funding regime will fail to deliver teachers for the arts curriculum…
This week's award announcements
Authors, poets, comedians, playwrights and journalists have all been honoured for their work this week, in award ceremonies at home…
Appointments and departures this week
A major international appointment, the departure of top arts bureaucrat and an addition to a major state theatre company board…
Australia Pavilion at Venice Biennale confirmed for 2015
Landmark Australian Pavilion given the go ahead after government commits to $1 million in funding.
NSW Arts and Cultural Policy gets into gear
Not to be left behind federal and local politics, the state of NSW is gearing up to announce a landmark…
Dark MOFO announces lineup and $100,000 flight giveaway
Music festival Dark Mofo will give away $100,000 worth of flights and will open with 100 Million Nights, Movement, Naysayer…
Circus Oz celebrates World Circus Day
Australia’s favourite circus company, Circus Oz, introduced the latest member of its ensemble to the media on Thursday.