Busking’s bright future as acts ramp up
Melbourne's buskers are gearing up for a busy summer with international acts due to arrive and a new place to call their own.
arts, culture and entertainment
National cultural policy revamp ahead
Labor will launch its national cultural policy in the new year with the aim to revitalise Australia's art and, entertainment sectors.
Albo’s new year vision harks back to Hawke
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken about his government's priorities for the new year, including enshrining a voice to parliament in the constitution.
Fresh blood for Opera Aust with UK recruit
UK opera and theatre director Jo Davies has been appointed as the Artistic Director of Opera Australia, following the resignation of Lyndon Terracini.
Brisbane show embraces the art of play
An interactive show at the Brisbane Museum invites visitors to not just look at art installations, but to discover and explore the joy of playing with them.
Breakdancer wins disability arts prize
Breakdancer and street performer Roya the Destroya is among the winners at the 2022 arts disability awards.
Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dead at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the biggest rock bands ever, has died at 79.
Grown artwork blooms for Queensland show
Artist Jamie North has made a work from plants and concrete for QAGOMA's summer exhibition Air.
Big wins for muso taking didgeridoo global
It's been a big night for musician William Barton, who has won two prizes at the Screen Music Awards, after being chosen as Queensland's Australian of the Year.
Diverse showcase at 2023 Adelaide Festival
The program for the 2023 Adelaide Festival has something for everyone - but some shows may prove more challenging than others.
Bringing musicals to the deaf community
As the arts sector makes its post-COVID return, theatres have made it their mission to welcome all audiences - including members of the deaf community.
Health prize for golden oldies broadcaster
Broadcaster Gary Thorpe, who created a nostalgic radio service for elderly people, is one of the winners of the Australian Mental Health Prize.
Melbourne Cup racegoers back at the track
Melbourne Cup crowds have returned in full for the first time in three years as punters and fashionistas hit Flemington, along with animal rights protesters.
Rock ‘n’ roll rarities go under the hammer
A rare lifetime collection of musical memorabilia including instruments signed by KISS and The Rolling Stones is set to go under the auctioneer's hammer.
Ferguson dares to dream for Cup favourite
English horseman James Ferguson established his own training business three years ago and is eyeing a Melbourne Cup triumph with favourite Deauville Legend.
Historic treaty deal signed in Victoria
Treaty negotiations will begin in Victoria next year after the state government signed a deal with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
Santos ends Darwin Festival sponsorship
Gas giant Santos has ended its sponsorship of the Darwin Festival after almost 30 years.
Weeknight visits driving city revivals
Visits at night during weekday peaks are up on pre-COVID levels in all of Australia's major cities but workers are still staying away from the office.
Dollymine comes to life in country NSW
Dolly Parton fans are dancing in the streets of Narromine at Australia's first festival dedicated to the country icon.
Sydney Symphony takes on Ring Cycle
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will stage the first part of Wagner's Ring Cycle as an opera-in-concert as the centrepiece of its 2023 season.
Gamers join Aust-made Cult of the Lamb
The Australian-made video game Cult of the Lamb has topped global gaming charts on the first weekend of its release.
London Symphony Orchestra coming to Aust
One of the world's best orchestras is coming to Australia for just the fourth time in its 120-year history to play concerts in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Nation mourns global star Newton-John
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend after her death at age 73.
Newton-John family to accept state funeral
Olivia Newton-John's niece says a state funeral is needed, although a formal offer by the Victorian government is yet to be made.
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the singing superstar who won viewers' hearts as Sandy in the blockbuster musical Grease, has died aged 73 at her home in California.
Tributes flow for ‘incredible’ Olivia
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John, who died in the United States aged 73, is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend.
Composers and game makers hit high score
Australia's video games development sector is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including work by developers and music composers.
Teen designer wins Zampatti fashion prize
A Brisbane teenage fashion designer who mostly taught herself using online videos has won an inaugural prize named after late industry luminary Carla Zampatti.
Lee Kernaghan on the road for concert doco
Country singer Lee Kernaghan is celebrating his 30-year career with a part concert, part road trip documentary, Boy from the Bush.
Blacksmiths forging ahead in ancient trade
Blacksmithing is one of the oldest known trades and it's being kept alive by creators and collectors in regional Australia.
Museum shows First Nations art purchases
A collection of artwork by Indigenous artists from far north Queensland and the Torres Strait is on display for the first time at Canberra's National Museum.