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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.

Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits

Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits

Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits

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.

New boss for France's Louvre after brazen jewel heist

New boss for France's Louvre after brazen jewel heist

New boss for France's Louvre after brazen jewel heist

New boss for France's Louvre after brazen jewel heist

The head of France's Versailles Palace has been tapped to take over the Louvre after a shocking jewel theft highlighted serious problems at the famed museum.

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Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

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.

Alleged cat burglar nabbed over 'amateur' museum heist

Alleged cat burglar nabbed over 'amateur' museum heist

A van load of priceless Egyptian artefacts dating back to the time of the pyramids has been recovered after an alleged smash and grab at an Australian museum.

Australia's oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

Australia's oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

A preserved footprint found more than 60 years ago in a sandstone quarry has been identified as the oldest-known dinosaur fossil in Australia.

Korean culture wave crashes onto Australian shores

Korean culture wave crashes onto Australian shores

An exhibit of South Korean pop culture has gone on display in the nation's capital, showcasing some of the biggest names from Korean film, TV and music.

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State library 'saved' as management back down from cuts

State library 'saved' as management back down from cuts

State library 'saved' as management back down from cuts

State library 'saved' as management back down from cuts

Outcry from prominent Australians to a state library restructure that would have resulted in workforce cuts has led to management withdrawing the proposal.

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

Ties between a state museum and a major gas company are being questioned by a climate communications group as scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorship grows.

Louvre to increase prices for visitors from outside EU

Louvre to increase prices for visitors from outside EU

Louvre to increase prices for visitors from outside EU

Louvre to increase prices for visitors from outside EU

Ticket prices for the Louvre museum in Paris will rise by 45 per cent for most non-European Union visitors.

Four more arrested in Louvre heist probe: prosecutor

Four more arrested in Louvre heist probe: prosecutor

Four more arrested in Louvre heist probe: prosecutor

Four more arrested in Louvre heist probe: prosecutor

The Paris prosecutor has announced four more arrests in connection with a heist at the Louvre Museum in October.

Louvre to add 100 cameras and anti-intrusion systems

Louvre to add 100 cameras and anti-intrusion systems

Louvre to add 100 cameras and anti-intrusion systems

Louvre to add 100 cameras and anti-intrusion systems

Display cases in the Louvre "held up remarkably well" as robbers used power tools to try to steal items, the museum's director says.

Library fellows find Indigenous stories behind archives

Library fellows find Indigenous stories behind archives

Library fellows find Indigenous stories behind archives

Library fellows find Indigenous stories behind archives

Two Aboriginal women are among the winners of the 2026 Queensland State Library Fellowships, with both examining the archives from an Indigenous perspective.

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Two former prime ministers have given a behind-the-scenes look at the machinations leading up to the Whitlam dismissal, 50 years on from the political saga.

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Apology for body parts being kept without consent

A formal apology will be provided after revelations a museum had kept 177 human specimens over decades without the consent of families.

Five more arrests made in Louvre jewel heist

French authorities have arrested five more people over a brazen heist that made off with crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris.

Suspects in Louvre jewel heist case arrested near Paris

Two people have been arrested near Paris over the theft of eight precious pieces of art - worth an estimated $A157 million - from the Louvre.

Thieves strike France's Louvre in daring jewel heist

Thieves using a basket lift have stolen priceless jewels from the Louvre in Paris, forcing the world’s most-visited museum to close.

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From Olivia to Kylie: Aussie diva evolution on display

A rhinestone-encrusted jacket worn by Olivia Newton-John and an iconic Kylie Minogue red dress are among an exhibition exploring the power of the diva.

Hot mess: electronic sound studio moves to city's heart

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio makes an extensive collection of music gear available to the public. Its move to the city will mean many more visitors.

Style queen: UK to host first Marie Antoinette show

The UK's first exhibition dedicated to the life of French queen Marie Antoinette opens at London's V&A Museum this week.

'Sketchy' future for top gallery as job cuts loom

Job cuts at one of Australia's top art galleries will hurt its ability to host some of its biggest and best exhibitions, union members warn.

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

A university museum "inconceivably" kept autopsy remains for teaching and research without the permission of family and loved ones.

Buried 1000 years, Viking Age treasures tour Down Under

Unearthed with a metal detector in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard contains precious treasures that date back to the Viking Age.

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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