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Albert Namatjira watercolours on show for first time

Albert Namatjira watercolours on show for first time

Paintings by watercolourist Albert Namatjira that have never been seen by the public are part of an exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Major Olsen painting primed for a you beaut restoration

Major Olsen painting primed for a you beaut restoration

Major Olsen painting primed for a you beaut restoration

Major Olsen painting primed for a you beaut restoration

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is restoring John Olsen's ceiling painting Summer in the you beaut Country 2, and the public is invited to watch.

Sydney Festival to set sail with opera staged on a ship

Sydney Festival to set sail with opera staged on a ship

Sydney Festival to set sail with opera staged on a ship

Sydney Festival to set sail with opera staged on a ship

The Puccini opera Il Tabarro will be performed on the Carpentaria Lightship as part of the Sydney Festival, with the audience to stay on land for the spectacle.

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Namatjira paintings stolen from home, police say

Namatjira paintings stolen from home, police say

Police are calling for the public's help to track down six Albert Namatjira paintings they say were taken from a home in Adelaide.

'Journey of human resilience' finds itself at the Opera

'Journey of human resilience' finds itself at the Opera

A Sting inspired dance theatre production on the issue of refugees will premiere at the Sydney Opera House as part of its 50th birthday celebrations.

Global artists feature on 2024 Adelaide Festival bill

Global artists feature on 2024 Adelaide Festival bill

The first Adelaide Festival with new artistic director Ruth Mackenzie brings work from big name global artists to the city.

New era for national opera with Jo Davies' first slate

New era for national opera with Jo Davies' first slate

An acclaimed production of Hamlet is the centrepiece of Opera Australia's first season under the new British artistic director Jo Davies.

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Melbourne Fashion Week starts with a splash, literally

Melbourne Fashion Week starts with a splash, literally

Melbourne Fashion Week starts with a splash, literally

Melbourne Fashion Week starts with a splash, literally

The sold out opening show for Melbourne Fashion Week was an ode to summer, with models walking a lap of a hotel pool deck.

Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan bring funk to Jazz Festival

Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan bring funk to Jazz Festival

Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan bring funk to Jazz Festival

Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan bring funk to Jazz Festival

Music legends Chaka Khan and Nile Rodgers have played a packed Myer Music Bowl for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

A playful interactive exhibition debuting in Australia has dusted off old treasures to link the past with a challenging future.

Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

War veterans struggling with their mental health are finding a surprisingly effective therapy in re-training skittish and traumatised ex-racehorses.

Opera House anniversary hits high note with laser show

Opera House anniversary hits high note with laser show

Opera House anniversary hits high note with laser show

Opera House anniversary hits high note with laser show

A weekend of celebration marks 50 years since the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973.

Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Once a looming council building and home to a NSW Southern Highlands mayor, the transformation of Moss Manor has been recognised with a top architecture award.

'Metaphor for the earth' takes out Sculpture by the Sea

'Metaphor for the earth' takes out Sculpture by the Sea

'Metaphor for the earth' takes out Sculpture by the Sea

'Metaphor for the earth' takes out Sculpture by the Sea

John Petrie's 23.5 degrees has been awarded the top prize at the 25th edition of Sydney's Sculpture by the Sea open-air exhibition.

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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

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

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

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.

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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.

Actor Burt Young, 'Paulie' from the Rocky films, dies

Character actor Burt Young, best remembered for his role in the Rocky films as the brother-in-law of Sylvester Stallone's lead character, has died at 83.

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.

McCartney takes the long and winding road back to Oz

Sir Paul McCartney has made a day in the life of a lucky few Australian fans, performing an intimate show ahead of his Got Back tour.

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 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

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

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