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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

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How Newcastle’s New Annual festival changes artists’ lives, one opportunity at a time

Now in its fourth year, the multi-arts festival New Annual celebrates Novocastrian creatives while also bringing Australia’s best artists to…

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Opportunities and awards

Peter Porter Poetry Prize welcomes submissions, new Deaf Writing Commission, plus winners of PICA commissions and new ARIA Hall of…

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ArtsPay joined by Australian Cultural Fund to support alternative funding model for the arts

The Australian Cultural Fund is the first government agency to join ArtsPay, a payment processing platform that shares profits with…

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Opinions & Analysis

Cultural leadership in crisis: the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra debacle

The MSO's current woes echo similar missteps in the cultural leadership displayed by other major arts organisations. Is the shift…

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector comings and goings.

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Roadmap to Success – Learning Module 1, Finding Your Mentor

The next in a new series of videos offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea…

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Nearly 5 billion photos are taken daily – so here’s how to stand out

With less than 8% of photos now taken with cameras, ArtsHub marks World Photography Day by looking at photography careers,…

Australian athlete Raygun gave a controversial breakdancing performance in Paris, 2024.
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Raygun, breakdancing and online hate: what next for Australian street dancers?

Raygun's controversial Olympics breakdancing performance has triggered online bullying for the Australian dance community.

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My 7 learnings on the future of leadership that may come as a surprise

Leadership reimagined by diverse professionals for a new era.

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