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Hamlet 'double portrait' wins Archibald packers' prize

Hamlet 'double portrait' wins Archibald packers' prize

Sean Layh has pocketed a time-honoured art award, with the subject of his innovative prize-winning portrait both real and fictional.

Theatre move remains a headache for national ballet

Theatre move remains a headache for national ballet

Theatre move remains a headache for national ballet

Theatre move remains a headache for national ballet

With operating losses of $4.7 million, the impact of the Australian Ballet's move to another theatre due to renovations is being felt by the company.

With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

It's tricky to quote from the Amyl and the Sniffers track Jerkin' because it's so full of swearing but the song has won the top gongs at the 2026 APRA Awards.

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Free opera draws in crowds to hear homegrown soprano

Free opera draws in crowds to hear homegrown soprano

A free performance of songs from La Traviata attracted lunchtime crowds, to hear Melbourne soprano Stacey Alleaume and Tongan-New Zealand tenor Filipe Manu.

World-first knitted puffer makes runway at Fashion Week

World-first knitted puffer makes runway at Fashion Week

Up-and-coming designers at Fashion Week hope to revolutionise Australian knitwear and make it big with a South Sudanese-owned luxury label.

From gowns to gallop, WWI sisters who defied the rules

From gowns to gallop, WWI sisters who defied the rules

Two young women who travelled half a world away more than 100 years ago to fight for King and country are inspiring a new generation this Anzac Day.

New director to repair cancelled Adelaide Writers' Week

New director to repair cancelled Adelaide Writers' Week

Adelaide Writers' Week's new director wants to help repair the festival after it was cancelled following a boycott for dropping a Palestinian-Australian author.

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Award-winning Aussie literary figure David Malouf dies

Award-winning Aussie literary figure David Malouf dies

Award-winning Aussie literary figure David Malouf dies

Award-winning Aussie literary figure David Malouf dies

One of Australia's most celebrated literary figures, David Malouf, who published multiple prize-winning works, has passed away at the age of 92.

Book pulled over illustrator's Bondi massacre post

Book pulled over illustrator's Bondi massacre post

Book pulled over illustrator's Bondi massacre post

Book pulled over illustrator's Bondi massacre post

A university publishing house has cancelled a children's book, saying the illustrator's past comments breached its anti-Semitism policy.

Much-loved radio presenter dies after cancer battle

Much-loved radio presenter dies after cancer battle

Much-loved radio presenter dies after cancer battle

Much-loved radio presenter dies after cancer battle

A radio and music personality has passed away after a cancer fight and is being remembered as a voice of warmth and wit across the airwaves.

Wallets stretch, but musicals still king of the jungle

Wallets stretch, but musicals still king of the jungle

Wallets stretch, but musicals still king of the jungle

Wallets stretch, but musicals still king of the jungle

The world’s highest-grossing musical is on the prowl Down Under again as Australian audiences keep music theatre booming.

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

As arts bodies are defunded amid scandals and event cancellations, many in the sector are disgruntled with the national cultural policy.

Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm.

Dance revival kicks off with Australian biennale

Dance revival kicks off with Australian biennale

Dance revival kicks off with Australian biennale

Dance revival kicks off with Australian biennale

From Polyswagg to Bollywood, an inaugural biennale of contemporary dance might help the sector get its groove back.

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‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.

Australian stars face off at high-energy dance event

Dancers from all walks have taken to the stage to impress their peers, going head-to-head with everyone from local talent to global stars.

Royal tour to celebrity circuit: Harry, Meghan evolve

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent trip has been a stark contrast to their 2018 royal tour, swapping royal duties for reality TV-style appearances.

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

The Duke of Sussex has paid tribute to the power of sport in helping veterans overcome trauma, as his wife Meghan made a surprise return to television.

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Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza

Gallipoli Art Prize winner Luke Cornish has criticised the desecration of a Commonwealth cemetery in Gaza, in which his great-uncle was buried.

Inflatable penguins and Trump tweets: Triennial is back

A blockbuster exhibition is set to take artgoers on a global journey through contemporary art and design, from a parade of penguins to human-sized chess pieces.

Harry, Meghan prepare for a very different royal visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's four-day trip Down Under is expected to present a stark contrast to their triumphant 2018 trip as working royals.

Epic battle over Epic Country as NGA exhibition opens

As the exhibition at the centre of "white hands on black art" allegations opens, the damage wrought on an Aboriginal-run art collective becomes clear.

'Really bummed': fuel crunch blame as festival scrapped

The OUT 2 LUNCH Festival starring dance act FISHER won't run in 2026, with major events company TEG Live blaming fuel disruptions and the cost-of-living crisis.

Art controversy in court and on national gallery walls

The Ngura Pulka exhibition is finally opening at the National Gallery of Australia, following a three-year delay because of allegations of interference.

Circus Oz hangs in the balance with its latest show

Circus Oz premieres the comedy festival show Here, There and Everywhere, with the influential company now run by volunteers determined to keep it alive.

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