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Artist's spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens

Artist's spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens

The studio of celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will reopen to the public after extensive renovations.

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club Divine Playhouse is clearing out its deconsecrated church venue, after landlords accused it of offensive conduct.

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

The Louvre's Apollo gallery is reopening nine months after a brazen crown jewels robbery, but viewers will no longer see the treasures that once adorned it.

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Museum partners with Pacific community on conservation

Museum partners with Pacific community on conservation

One Australian museum is starting a major conservation and cultural care program for its Pacific Cultures collection, ensuring preservation for the future.

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

Famous faces from across the media have sent off Derryn Hinch, with the broadcasting giant remembered as a fearless journalist and ladies' man.

Library unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

Library unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

A flagship state library is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a program of live performances throughout September and October.

Fake it 'til you bake it, deceiving cakes fool fans

Fake it 'til you bake it, deceiving cakes fool fans

At a popular crafting show, the brand-new cake decorating and sugar art pavilion features jaw-dropping designs that look like anything but a sweet treat.

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New super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

New super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

New super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

New super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

Volunteer-run music festivals are being cancelled, with organisers blaming the federal government's changes to superannuation rules.

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

A pianist who lost a court fight against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is filling concert halls on his own independent tour.

Famed actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia

Famed actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia

Famed actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia

Famed actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia

The death of acclaimed Kiwi actor Sam Neill has triggered an outpouring of grief with his long-time agent revealing his cause of death.

Version of Australia's famed MONA destined for Bangkok

Version of Australia's famed MONA destined for Bangkok

Version of Australia's famed MONA destined for Bangkok

Version of Australia's famed MONA destined for Bangkok

Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art has announced plans to develop MONA Bangkok on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

'Courage': tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch

'Courage': tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch

'Courage': tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch

'Courage': tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch

The prime minister is leading tributes for firebrand broadcaster and former senator Derryn Hinch, who is being remembered for his uncompromising opinions.

Bayeux Tapestry in UK after secret journey from France

Bayeux Tapestry in UK after secret journey from France

Bayeux Tapestry in UK after secret journey from France

Bayeux Tapestry in UK after secret journey from France

In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the famed Bayeux Tapestry has returned to English soil for the first time in almost a millennium.

Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong

Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong

Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong

Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong

A First Nations dance company is set to be awarded a major accolade at the Venice Biennale - but says it represents just 35 of 65,000 years of stories.

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Forget tradition, these are the masters of modern art

Masterpieces from a major US collection will go on display in Australia for the first time, with paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Renoir.

Big things: NAIDOC Week kicks off in 'deadly' style

A deadly piece of art has been chosen to celebrate National NAIDOC Week - although its creator uses a different word to describe it.

Young Archie champs crowned, honouring someone special

An inventive self-portrait and artworks honouring fathers and a cousin are the chosen winners of one of Australia's most prestigious children's art prizes.

At 23m high, how does this floating artwork stand up?

Monuments for Fishes floats on the water and reaches 23 metres into the air. It's a feat of public art, and engineering.

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Pubs to stay open all night for Socceroos clash

Drinking holes across the country will be allowed to operate around-the-clock for Australia's upcoming win-or-go-home World Cup match against Egypt.

Rush to buy tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry on home turf

Tens of thousands of Britons have queued to get tickets for the one in 1000-year chance to see the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry on its return to England.

'It's painful': Stefanovic opens up to Piers Morgan

Axed Nine star Karl Stefanovic is now even more compelled to engage with Australian audiences who he says feel unheard, he tells a controversial UK broadcaster.

Artists urge big tech to pay up for scraping their work

Australian artists say they are victims of copyright crime due to AI scraping their works, and are urging big tech to negotiate licensing deals.

'Gets in your blood': coolest exhibition comes to town

An ambitious exhibition documents Antarctica's 300 million-year history of flora and fauna and our fascination with the world's coldest continent.

Campfire stories given life in dreamy Opera House show

Worlds are set to collide in an inventive performance at the Sydney Opera House that blends traditional Indigenous storytelling and modern electronic music.

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Australia's greatest musical hits have been used in AI training datasets. Artists who've found their work using a new search tool say they're furious.

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