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Bloomshed makes it to centre stage with comedy classic

Bloomshed makes it to centre stage with comedy classic

With Mr Bennet played by a pot plant, Bloomshed theatre's first main-stage show is an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice like no other.

Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

The Pope’s offices have approved a modern exhibition to be displayed in Australia, with advanced technology to project artworks from Vatican City.

Dame Marie Bashir art collection goes under the hammer

Dame Marie Bashir art collection goes under the hammer

Dame Marie Bashir art collection goes under the hammer

Dame Marie Bashir art collection goes under the hammer

The late Dame Marie Bashir and her husband Nicholas Shehadie were pioneering collectors of Aboriginal art. Their collection is up for auction.

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Wharf termite repairs worm way into budget

Wharf termite repairs worm way into budget

The federal budget has carved out $10 million to tackle 'termites of the sea', as the Australian National Maritime Museum grapples with shipworms.

Sound the fashion alarm! Style crowd forced to evacuate

Sound the fashion alarm! Style crowd forced to evacuate

A runway show has been evacuated briefly at Australian Fashion Week. It wasn't a fire, so was it the fashion police?

Pull up a seat for Australia's biggest design event

Pull up a seat for Australia's biggest design event

From leather mattresses to inflatable chairs, ingenious designs are on display at Melbourne Design Week, which features 400 events.

In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win

In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win

The $60,000 Stella Prize has gone to a graphic novel by a transgender author, in two firsts for the coveted book award.

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Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market

Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market

Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market

Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market

It won't be long before Australian-made leather goods, produced from one of the country's most notorious invasive species, are available to purchase.

Pressured media sector boosted by broadcast tax cuts

Pressured media sector boosted by broadcast tax cuts

Pressured media sector boosted by broadcast tax cuts

Pressured media sector boosted by broadcast tax cuts

Television and radio stations will pay lower tax bills for the next two years, while news outlets will get funding increases to navigate a changing industry.

Michelin Guide arrival may boost Australian hospitality

Michelin Guide arrival may boost Australian hospitality

Michelin Guide arrival may boost Australian hospitality

Michelin Guide arrival may boost Australian hospitality

The prestigious Michelin Guide is coming to Australia for the first time, but it will only cover restaurants in one state.

Fashion Week is drawing the well-dressed, rain or shine

Fashion Week is drawing the well-dressed, rain or shine

Fashion Week is drawing the well-dressed, rain or shine

Fashion Week is drawing the well-dressed, rain or shine

On day two of Australian Fashion Week, Bianca Spender, Courtney Zheng, Aje, COMMAS and Alix Higgins are among the labels showing their latest.

Designer makes triumphant runway return at fashion week

Designer makes triumphant runway return at fashion week

Designer makes triumphant runway return at fashion week

Designer makes triumphant runway return at fashion week

With his sculptural gowns-to-die-for, one of Australia's most celebrated designers has staged his first runway show in years at Australian Fashion Week.

Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem has unveiled the staging for her Eurovision entry Eclipse, as betting markets put Australia in contention but outside the top favourites.

From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under

From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under

From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under

From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under

Despite the bestselling Slough House novels and Slow Horses television series, author Mick Herron is pleasantly surprised to have an audience in Australia.

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The years behind bars that inspired Lei's stage show

Detained in Beijing for more than three years, Chinese born Australian journalist Cheng Lei is making a theatre show based on her experiences.

Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour

Always one step ahead, new wave innovators Split Enz are back for their first tour in 17 years. They're not done yet - and their hair is bigger than ever.

Art captures teeming botanic revival on subpolar isle

Burgeoning wildlife on a remote island has been illustrated by a botanical artist who braved an icy journey to document a celebrated ecological success story.

Life-size portrait of Aboriginal Elder wins Archibald

A portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder, Iluwanti Ken, by artist Richard Lewer has won Australia's biggest portrait award, taking home the $100,000 Archibald Prize.

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'Forgotten dreams': Aussie artist dazzles at Venice

After much fanfare and controversy, crowds are marvelling at Khaled Sabsabi's work in Venice as he brings western Sydney's diversity to life on a world stage.

'Blood is Russia’s art': protesters swarm Biennale

Punk group Pussy Riot and Femen, founded in Ukraine, have staged a joint protest at this year's Venice Biennale, as Russia returns to the prestigious arts fair.

Long road to Venice: Australia's entry finally on show

Australia's Venice Biennale entry is on display, more than a year after the artist and curator were ditched from the job, sparking a raging controversy.

Hall of fame honour for late Indigenous music great

The late Indigenous musician Gurrumul has been honoured for his contribution to Australian music as one of six new inductees to the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Beijing revival: destroyed art becomes art again

In 1995, a Beijing art collective voted to destroy its own work. Now its radical conceptual output has been recreated in Australia.

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

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.

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