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Torres Strait artist brings Charm to National Gallery

Torres Strait artist brings Charm to National Gallery

Janet Fieldhouse is the first Torres Strait Islander artist to unveil a commission in the NGA's sculpture garden, and the process has been career-changing.

Hot Potato documentary sheds new light on The Wiggles

Hot Potato documentary sheds new light on The Wiggles

Hot Potato documentary sheds new light on The Wiggles

Hot Potato documentary sheds new light on The Wiggles

After more than 30 years of entertaining children, the story of The Wiggles will be told in a new documentary about the ups and downs of life in the spotlight.

Queer canon written in opera and song

Queer canon written in opera and song

Queer canon written in opera and song

Queer canon written in opera and song

The Sydney Opera House will play host to an original rock opera that seeks to expand and celebrate queer history for one night only.

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Noise complaints fall on deaf ears in live music shift

Noise complaints fall on deaf ears in live music shift

An overhaul of live music regulations in NSW will offer longer trading hours for venues that support creativity and shut down single-resident noise complaints.

Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

A major survey of the work of Vincent Namatjira is opening at the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Tim Minchin pens ironic Opera House anniversary tribute

Tim Minchin pens ironic Opera House anniversary tribute

Performer Tim Minchin has penned an ode to the Sydney Opera House to mark the 50th anniversary of its opening by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973.

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

In a special lecture marking the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House opening, the building architect's children reflect on his legacy.

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Wake up! and catch Wiggles tale in Hot Potato doco

Wake up! and catch Wiggles tale in Hot Potato doco

Wake up! and catch Wiggles tale in Hot Potato doco

Wake up! and catch Wiggles tale in Hot Potato doco

The tale of the world's biggest children's band is the subject of a new documentary to premiere in Sydney.

SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW Sydney is kicking off, and organisers say punters will need to learn how the music-screen-tech conference/festival works.

Monstrously big production of Frankenstein premieres

Monstrously big production of Frankenstein premieres

Monstrously big production of Frankenstein premieres

Monstrously big production of Frankenstein premieres

A new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Shake & Stir theatre company is premiering in Brisbane.

Seeing isn't believing at NGV's biggest photo show

Seeing isn't believing at NGV's biggest photo show

Seeing isn't believing at NGV's biggest photo show

Seeing isn't believing at NGV's biggest photo show

Real & Imagined at the National Gallery of Victoria shows off more than 300 images from the gallery's photography collection.

Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pacific Islands heritage is on display in a permanent gallery at the Australian Museum, called Wansolmoana or One Salt Ocean.

Hamish Blake takes 'easy choice' to apologise to GPs

Hamish Blake takes 'easy choice' to apologise to GPs

Hamish Blake takes 'easy choice' to apologise to GPs

Hamish Blake takes 'easy choice' to apologise to GPs

Dual Gold Logie winner Hamish Blake has opted not to dig in over comments that drew the ire of GPs and politicians, conceding he couldn't be a doctor for a day.

Hamish Blake's GP comment draws ire of MPs

Hamish Blake's GP comment draws ire of MPs

Hamish Blake's GP comment draws ire of MPs

Hamish Blake's GP comment draws ire of MPs

Doctors have not seen the funny side of presenter and comedian Hamish Blake, saying he could do their job for a day after he made a joke at their expense.

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NGV dedicates gallery space to Indigenous art

Wurrdha Marra, opening at the National Gallery of Victoria, is a new permanent gallery dedicated to Indigenous art showcasing work from across the country.

Comedian Cal Wilson dead at 53 after short illness

New Zealand comedian Cal Wilson, who made Australia her home, has died in a Sydney hospital surrounded by family and friends after a short illness.

National search to unearth fresh teen acting talent

A national talent search is giving aspiring teen actors the chance to perform in front of a Hollywood casting director.

Sunset Boulevard returns starring Sarah Brightman

Soprano Sarah Brightman is returning to the stage to star in the Opera Australia production of Sunset Boulevard.

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Pro wrestlers body slam Norse mythology in Fringe show

Tales of Viking legend will be performed by a cast of professional wrestlers in a muscular take on Norse mythology at Melbourne's Fringe Festival.

Dancing in a world made for people six feet tall

Having spent a lifetime grappling with the idea that she doesn't fit in the world, short-statured dancer Leisa Prowd is taking to the stage to tell her story.

Treasures from the doomed Titanic come to Melbourne

For those still fascinated by the sinking of the massive ocean liner, a new exhibition featuring a touchable piece of the Titanic's hull is coming to Melbourne.

Against the odds, tiny town bookshop spreads the love

Bricks-and-mortar stores like Nice Stack of Books in the town of Meeniyan, Victoria - population 840 - are helping people re-discover the magic of book shops.

Game on at Australia's first videogame pitch event

Australian videogame developers are pitching their latest titles to global tech companies, investors and publishers in Melbourne.

Push to keep much-loved community radio station alive

A Melbourne community radio station with several high-profile alumni is facing the prospect of shutting for good, prompting a plea for donations.

Trans theatre tour a first for mainstage production

Overflow is the first Australian mainstage production by an all trans and gender diverse cast and crew, and it's touring to Melbourne and Brisbane.

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