2016 Prime Minister's Literary Awards now open
20 April 2016
Australian authors, poets, illustrators and historians could share in a total of $600,000 in tax-free prize money in the 2016 Prime Minister’s...
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The changing role of our National Cultural Institutions
11 March 2016
Australia’s cultural institutions are more relevant and accessible than ever before, as they find exciting new ways to attract fresh audiences....
First ebook enters the National Library collection
1 February 2016
In February 2016, the National Library of Australia added the first ebook to its collection – following the introduction of amendments to the...
Australian-made original TV dramas prove a new sensation for local audiences
1 December 2015
By Caris Bizzaca...
West Australian Ballet 'en pointe' in Jakarta
14 April 2016
West Australian Ballet will perform in the Indonesian capital Jakarta for the first time in more than two decades, thanks to support from the...
Showcasing Western Australian talent overseas
14 April 2016
Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield and Jeremy Quinn announced $45,925 in Catalyst funding for international exchange programs run by the West...
Catalyst funds new international artist residency in WA
13 April 2016
Arts Minister Mitch Fifield, and Senator for Western Australia Dean Smith today announced $400,000 for a new international residency program in...
National Portrait Gallery Board appointment
5 April 2016
The Australian Government has appointed Mrs Penny Fowler to the Board of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia for a term of three years....
2016 Creative Partnerships Awards
29 March 2016
The 2016 Creative Partnerships Awards held on 21 March celebrated the dedication, passion and leadership of five inspiring Australians who are...
Australian Film Television and Radio School Council re-appointments
21 March 2016
The Australian Government has re-appointed Professor Julianne Schultz AM FAHA as Chair of the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)...
A home at last for Bell Shakespeare
16 March 2016
The Australian Government announced $1 million for the Bell Shakespeare capital campaign, laying the foundations for a secure future for Australia...
Appointment to Australia Council Board
2 March 2016
The Australian Government has appointed Christine Simpson Stokes to the Board of the Australia Council for a period of three years....
Festivals Australia program connecting regional communities
19 February 2016
The Australian Government announced more than $750,000 for 18 projects from the Festivals Australia program that assists community members living...
Appointment to Council of the Australian National Maritime Museum
12 February 2016
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Professor Sarah Derrington as a member of the Council of the Australian National...
Vale Dr John Hirst
8 February 2016
Arts Minister Senator Mitch Fifield has released a statement on the death of Dr John Hirst, an Emeritus Scholar and eminent historian....
Re-appointment to National Portrait Gallery Board
4 February 2016
The Australian Government has re-appointed Mr Alan Dodge AM to the Board of the National Portrait Gallery for a term of three years....
National Cultural Heritage Committee Re-appointments
3 February 2016
The Australian Government has reappointed the eight members of the National Cultural Heritage Committee for a term of two years including the...
Final report for review of Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 released
3 February 2016
The Australian Government has released the final report of the independent review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986....
First Catalyst recipients announced
2 February 2016
The Australian Government has announced the first projects to be funded under Catalyst, the new $12 million national arts and culture fund created...
New residence for Australian Ballet School students
29 January 2016
The Australian Ballet School has officially opened Marilyn Rowe House, a new student residence in Melbourne that will house Australia's next...
