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Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Critics of a report by Australia's anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal say it risks undermining free expression and marginalising already vulnerable communities.

Tome by tome, human chain moves historic bookstore

Tome by tome, human chain moves historic bookstore

Tome by tome, human chain moves historic bookstore

Tome by tome, human chain moves historic bookstore

Hundreds of volunteers have formed a human chain to help a historic bookshop move to a new location by passing each book hand-to-hand.

Funding shortfall sees regional galleries eyeing cuts

Funding shortfall sees regional galleries eyeing cuts

Funding shortfall sees regional galleries eyeing cuts

Funding shortfall sees regional galleries eyeing cuts

Regional galleries provide cultural hubs, support artists and attract tourists. More than a dozen of them have missed out on vital NSW government funding.

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Precocious painters shine in Young Archie portrait wins

Precocious painters shine in Young Archie portrait wins

A detailed portrait of the artist as a young woman and a photorealist rendition of a box-obsessed grandad are among the winners of an Australian portrait prize.

Australian actor Julian McMahon dies, aged 56

Australian actor Julian McMahon dies, aged 56

Hollywood-based Australian actor Julian McMahon has died after a battle with cancer in the US. He was 56.

Rone's global street art starts in this shared studio

Rone's global street art starts in this shared studio

Street artists Rone and Callum Preston are throwing open the doors of their shared studio for the first time, as part of Melbourne's Open House weekend.

Little trust in Creative Australia after Venice snafu

Little trust in Creative Australia after Venice snafu

Trust in Creative Australia is at an all-time low due to the Venice Biennale controversy, but the decision to reinstate the artistic team may bring healing.

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Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

A National Museum exhibition celebrates Mr Squiggle, the television character who enchanted generations of children by drawing sketches with his pencil nose.

Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated

Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated

Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated

Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated

The federal arts funding body has apologised to an artist and curator axed from representing Australia at the Venice Biennale, but who have now been reinstated.

Axed duo back in Biennale after 'avoidable' arts crisis

Axed duo back in Biennale after 'avoidable' arts crisis

Axed duo back in Biennale after 'avoidable' arts crisis

Axed duo back in Biennale after 'avoidable' arts crisis

After a backflip, artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have been reinstated as Australia's representatives at an international exhibition.

Gallery funding cuts to hit regional and design hubs

Gallery funding cuts to hit regional and design hubs

Gallery funding cuts to hit regional and design hubs

Gallery funding cuts to hit regional and design hubs

The Australian Design Centre and more than a dozen regional galleries have lost substantial funding, leaving some wondering how to keep the doors open.

Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garçons paired up at NGV

Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garçons paired up at NGV

Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garçons paired up at NGV

Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garçons paired up at NGV

A blockbuster summer exhibition features self-taught fashion renegades Vivienne Westwood and Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo

From Arnhem Land to the world, power of art on show

From Arnhem Land to the world, power of art on show

From Arnhem Land to the world, power of art on show

From Arnhem Land to the world, power of art on show

Artists connected to the remote Yirrkala community in East Arnhem Land were among the first Indigenous Australians to use their art for political ends.

All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale

All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale

All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale

All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale

Thousands of fans have flocked to ticket offices and online queues as they try to snag highly sought -after tickets to see rock legends AC/DC perform.

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Writers of colour dominate Miles Franklin shortlist

Judges of Australia's most prestigious literary award say the 2025 shortlist “celebrates writing that refuses to compromise”.

Excel at spreadsheets. There's a competition for that?

An Australian documentary follows six teenagers from across the globe as they compete to become the world champion of Excel 'spreadsheeting'.

Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim

Thousands of souls have taken a nude sunrise plunge into Hobart's River Derwent, as Antarctic expeditioners also mark the winter solstice with a sub-zero dip.

Sexual harassment and violence training for bar staff

Making venues safer for women to work and play in are part of attempts to revive a major city's ailing night-time economy, with new training on the way.

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Long-awaited probe into dumped Biennale artists lands

After Australia's Venice Biennale picks were controversially dropped, Creative Australia promised a review. Four months later, it's complete.

Netflix makes major Career move for classic Aussie tale

Netflix is filming a TV series based on Miles Franklin’s novel My Brilliant Career, creating hundreds of jobs and injecting millions into the economy.

Reporter's prison torture cost of political posturing

Being a human pawn in geopolitical chess became Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei's fate while imprisoned by China for more than three years.

Six women are up for the Gold Logie - and Hamish Blake

The 2025 field of Gold Logie nominees is made up of six women and one man - Hamish Blake. He says he doesn't want to win.

Red carpet rolled out to lure Hollywood amid tariffs

One state is promising a blockbuster in its upcoming budget with $100 million earmarked to build a state-of-the-art studio for Hollywood hits and local films.

Standing firm on Aussie talent in the streaming era

Australian musician Sara Storer is releasing her eighth solo album but a snapshot of the music industry shows listeners are being swamped by imported tunes.

'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

Approval for a capital city's tallest commercial building, just metres from its heritage-listed parliament, disrespects history and heritage, opponents say.

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