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Immerse yourself in the future of art and technology at Electric Dreams
A three day conference as part of Adelaide Fringe is exploring the future of storytelling through immersive technology, virtual reality…
Library collection inspires $20,000 Shortstacks short film prize
Filmmakers of all ages and levels of experience create with rare collection items when they enter the State Library of…
How would an Oscar change your life? (from the archives)
Fame, fortune and your pick of the best projects – or over-exposure, exploitation and unhappiness? What happens when you win…
Vale Tom Long
Respected as a fine actor and a kind, loving and modest man, Long died aged 51 after battling with encephalitis…
Vale Anne Phelan, actor and activist
Remembered for her integrity and generosity as much as for her long stage and screen career, the actor Anne Phelan…
Queen's Birthday Honours 2019
From high-profile actors and established producers to community champions of music and dance, members of the creative industries have been…
New Minister for the Arts appointed by PM
Paul Fletcher, the Liberal Member for Bradfield, has replaced Victorian Senator Mitch Fifield as Federal Minister for Communications and the…
Greens launch arts policy in election lead-up
$150 million to employ artists in schools as part of a scheme to foster young people’s creativity, and restoring Australia…
The waning shadow of the Tasmanian Gothic
Tasmanian artists are increasingly exploring themes which speak to contemporary life, including the island's history of protest and activism.
Vale T. E. Lewis
The Aboriginal actor, who starred in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith and The Shadow King, has died in Katherine aged…