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Namatjira's new paintings sing of politics and power

Namatjira's new paintings sing of politics and power

New paintings by Archibald-prize winning artist Vincent Namatjira will go on show ahead of two major survey exhibitions of his work.

Stars head west for Australia's richest film prize

Stars head west for Australia's richest film prize

Stars head west for Australia's richest film prize

Stars head west for Australia's richest film prize

The production designer of the hit series Game of Thrones will join an all-star cast of screen industry heavyweights at Australia's richest film prize.

Top chefs may be no-waste, but what about the plates?

Top chefs may be no-waste, but what about the plates?

Top chefs may be no-waste, but what about the plates?

Top chefs may be no-waste, but what about the plates?

A ceramicist who makes tableware for high-end chefs says while restaurants work to reduce waste, the plates and bowls they use have a way to go.

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Web of intrigue as giant spider legs it to Australia

Web of intrigue as giant spider legs it to Australia

The striking art of a French-American artist nicknamed spider woman will strike fear into every arachnophobe when it opens in Australia.

Australia Council exits as new arts body gets creative

Australia Council exits as new arts body gets creative

The government's new arts funding body, Creative Australia, has replaced the Australia Council, which has been handling the arts sector for almost 50 years.

Wild ride as Fringe Festival swings into Melbourne

Wild ride as Fringe Festival swings into Melbourne

Buckle up for the Melbourne Fringe Festival's biggest program yet, featuring almost 500 shows ... and a massive swing offering breath-taking views of the city.

Constitutional crisis fodder for serious musical comedy

Constitutional crisis fodder for serious musical comedy

A new musical comedy recounts the sacking of Gough Whitlam through the eyes of hapless TV reporter Norman Gunston.

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Stars band together to get Aussie music rocking again

Stars band together to get Aussie music rocking again

Stars band together to get Aussie music rocking again

Stars band together to get Aussie music rocking again

Leading performers are part of a high-voltage, $69 million group backed by the federal government to help the music industry regain its swagger.

Christina Aguilera, Peter Garrett to headline concerts

Christina Aguilera, Peter Garrett to headline concerts

Christina Aguilera, Peter Garrett to headline concerts

Christina Aguilera, Peter Garrett to headline concerts

An upcoming concert series in Victoria will feature Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett and pop star Christina Aguilera, with many tickets given away for free.

Premiere performance tackles the grey zones of consent

Premiere performance tackles the grey zones of consent

Premiere performance tackles the grey zones of consent

Premiere performance tackles the grey zones of consent

A world premiere show at Sydney's Carriageworks uses dance and movement theatre to tackle the issue of consent.

Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Cellist strikes with music made from lightning bolts

Lightning has struck three times for cellist Zoë Barry, who has fed her bizarre experiences into composing music.

Australia's biggest regional arts centre opens

Australia's biggest regional arts centre opens

Australia's biggest regional arts centre opens

Australia's biggest regional arts centre opens

A $140 million redevelopment of Geelong's performing arts centre makes it the biggest in regional Australia and artists hope it boosts the city's arts scene.

Super effort as Taylor-made tale books place in history

Super effort as Taylor-made tale books place in history

Super effort as Taylor-made tale books place in history

Super effort as Taylor-made tale books place in history

Australian author Tom Taylor's Neverlanders has become the first graphic novel to be named the Book of the Year for Older Readers.

Parkinson hailed as a great friend of Australia

Parkinson hailed as a great friend of Australia

Parkinson hailed as a great friend of Australia

Parkinson hailed as a great friend of Australia

The prime minister and a fellow broadcaster have paid tribute to the late Sir Michael Parkinson, who "had a large corner of his heart for Australia".

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New Zealand skipping pavilion at 2024 Venice Biennale

New Zealand will not be staging a national pavilion at next year's Venice Biennale as it focuses on building capacity for future exhibitions.

Beams of light signal the start of futuristic festival

The Now or Never Festival in Melbourne features an art trail at Docklands as part of 17 days of events focused on digital art and futurism.

Tognetti puts art above politics in ACO season launch

There's widespread fatigue with agenda-driven art, according to the Australian Chamber Orchestra's Richard Tognetti.

Long road from Goodooga to stage for First Nations play

A new Indigenous theatre production inspired by the tiny New South Wales border town of Goodooga is set to open in Brisbane.

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Beetlejuice musical to spook Melbourne in Aust premiere

Melbourne's Regent Theatre will host the Australian premiere of the musical adaption of Tim Burton's 1988 film Beetlejuice, after it turned heads on Broadway.

Monster WA bash to commemorate 1983 America's Cup win

Western Australia will celebrate 40 years since Australia II rewrote sporting history by winning the America’s Cup with a huge party.

Crowds return to Aboriginal Art Fair - with bubble wrap

The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is so far on track to see more visitors than last year, despite the cost of living squeeze.

Ceramicist wins prize with artworks from two worlds

Ceramicist Anne Nginyangka Thompson has won the 3D prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.

Three metre sculpture carves out top Telstra art award

Artist Keith Wikmunea has won the prestigious $100,000 Telstra Art Award with Ku’, Theewith & Kalampang: The White Cockatoo, Galah and the wandering Dog.

World premiere of doco on music trailblazer Gudinski

A documentary about the late maverick music entrepreneur Michael Gudinski has premiered in Melbourne.

Ex-discrimination chief heads arts workplace council

Former sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins will lead a council to lift workplace standards across the arts industry.

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