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Days from closure, artists raise a glass to design shop

Days from closure, artists raise a glass to design shop

Artists are marking the imminent closure of the Australian Design Centre's object shop. The centre as a whole is shutting down after losing government funding.

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From the first seed to eucalypts, weeds and fires, Flora is the first full length collaboration between the Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre.

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Why an Australian city has been ranked world's best

Known for its eateries and vibrant culture, an Australian city has been crowned the world's best while two local capitals were knocked off the top 50.

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Drones, lasers, daytime attractions to reignite Vivid

Drones, lasers, daytime attractions to reignite Vivid

Vivid's incoming director is promising this year's spectacular kaleidoscope-of-colour celebration will be the best-attended multi-arts festival in the world.

'No time for grudges': artist duo's eyes set on Venice

'No time for grudges': artist duo's eyes set on Venice

Two artists dumped then brought back as Australia's representatives for the prestigious Venice Biennale want attention on their work, not an earlier fracas.

Sydney rules as Slow Horses author visits Down Under

Sydney rules as Slow Horses author visits Down Under

Spy novelist Mick Herron is among the authors coming to Sydney in a packed line-up for the city's writers' festival.

Aboriginal artists shine at home-grown biennale

Aboriginal artists shine at home-grown biennale

More than 80 visual artists from countries around the world have descended on Sydney for a major contemporary art exhibition, focusing on Indigenous histories.

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Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76

Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76

Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76

Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76

Jamie Dunn, radio personality and the man behind cheeky puppet Agro that entertained radio and television audiences for decades, has died at age 76.

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

New rules for big free gigs after Amyl cancellation

After one of Australia's favourite free music venues cancelled an Amyl and the Sniffers gig, it has spelled out how it will cope with future big-name acts.

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

After the Perth staging of Sculpture by the Sea had to be cancelled in 2025 due to a lack of funding, the popular art event is back.

Library loses literary awards after 'martyr' blowback

Library loses literary awards after 'martyr' blowback

Library loses literary awards after 'martyr' blowback

Library loses literary awards after 'martyr' blowback

A library has lost its role managing a state's literary awards, after an Indigenous writer was criticised for her comments about a slain Hamas leader.

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

More than 120 artists and crew heading to the WOMADelaide festival have been caught up in travel chaos, with some making massive journeys so they can perform.

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

Step through the windows into the world of Play School, where kids can crawl into a rocket clock, or pretend to film episodes of the much-loved show.

Palestinian author lashes 'racist' festival axing

Palestinian author lashes 'racist' festival axing

Palestinian author lashes 'racist' festival axing

Palestinian author lashes 'racist' festival axing

Randa Abdel-Fattah has opened up on her cancellation from Adelaide Writers' Week in a wide-ranging conversation with former festival director Louise Adler.

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A $145m art collection returns as gallery reopens doors

Artworks from the Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection can go on permanent display for the first time, after a four-year renovation.

Mardi Gras marchers rest feet after night of nights

The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets after the biggest LGBTQI party of the year is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the festival's 48th year.

Britpop still reigns supreme with free Pulp concert

Pulp, fronted by the charismatic Jarvis Cocker, had the crowd dancing ecstatically at a free concert for more than 10,000 people.

What controversy? Festival boss Peter Sellars is back

More than two decades since Peter Sellars parted ways with the Adelaide Festival, the lauded director is back - with some thoughts on saying the unsayable.

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'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

Magda Szubanski, best known as Sharon Strzelecki from the sitcom Kath and Kim, says she is in remission after battling a rare blood cancer.

Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits

A snapshot of contemporary art shows how artists push their materials to the limit, reflecting the forces which shape individuals and society.

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

A poet's latest work has been lauded for its emotional intelligence, while Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has won an award by popular vote.

Fashionistas converge on festival runway shows

Outside the runway shows at the Melbourne Fashion Festival are devotees for whom the event is just like Christmas - but with better outfits.

High colour is a runway joy at fashion festival

The opening runway of the Melbourne Fashion Festival was devoted to joy - with colour turned up to 11.

Design replaces art commission as fair tickets sell out

One of Australia's biggest contemporary art events has replaced a major commission for 2026, but the crowds don't mind, with day-one tickets selling out.

High-end design burrows into contemporary art fair

The Melbourne Art Fair is one of Australia's biggest events for art collectors and features an Archibald prize winner - but it's smaller than it used to be.

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