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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

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Brisbane Festival's loss is Powerhouse's gain – Louise Bezzina changes roles

A changing of the guard in Brisbane's cultural organisations sees the Festival CEO move to the Powerhouse.

A giant male puppet looming over a bus that has Footscray on it.
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Sleepless in Footscray

Melbourne’s inner west will come alive after dark to celebrate the creativity and culture of its local artists.

Under new recommendations, opportunities to appear on stage like these QUT students may no longer be an option for the university. Image: QUT Acting.
Features

Outrage and fear: QUT's cuts following a national trend

QUT's announcement of changes to its performing arts programs comes at a time when courses may be suffering a crisis…

A man in a tuxedo (Stephen Hall) leans forward as film loops around him showing scenes from films featured in his show
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Comedy review: Stephen Hall, For the Term of His Natural Lies, DoubleTree by Hilton, MICF 2025

Part-film, part-voiceover and completely silly, Stephen Hall delivers a comedy festival show like no other.

Career ladders are extinct for creative artists. Image: Mike Lewinski for Unsplash
Career Advice

Why the 'career ladder' is outdated for artists (and what to do instead)

For artists, career ladders are outdated and potentially dangerous ideas. Adopting a more latticed approach can help build a more…

Opinions & Analysis

Stop censoring artists: perceptions and strategies

Whatever branch of the arts you're in, the treatment of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino is censorship and must be…

Andrew Tomkins (an older Caucasian man with long gray hair and a blue shirt) standing in front of a large artwork with rusty colours depicting a sunken vessel and leaves.
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Opportunities and awards

Crime writing awards now open, plus winners of Gallipoli Art Prize and Newcastle Short Story Award.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments and departures from around the country.

Cate Blanchett, one of Australia's best known actors, says she's serious about a retreat from the spotlight. Image: WikiMedia.
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Cate Blanchett wants to quit acting

Cate Blanchett announces plans to quit acting to pursue other passions.

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