Acclaimed artist Ben Quilty argues Australia's underfunded and despised arts sector is failing its dreamers, eroding the social fabric needed for a resilient nation. Read his powerful call for change.
Renowned artist Ben Quilty argues chronic underfunding and contempt for the arts is creating a 'nation of rich cowards', jeopardising Australia's social fabric and future resilience.
The Washington National Opera is leaving its Kennedy Centre home after 50+ years, citing financial strain and a clash with the venue's new Trump-era leadership model. Read the full story.
The Washington National Opera is severing ties with the Trump Kennedy Centre, citing a 'financially challenging relationship' in the latest fallout since Donald Trump's involvement. Discover the full story.
A French visitor details her biggest surprises in Australia, from early dinners to casual chats with strangers. Locals confirm her observations perfectly capture the Aussie way of life.
A French visitor details her biggest surprises in Australia, from chatty strangers to 6pm dinners. Locals confirm her observations perfectly capture Aussie life. Read her full list.
The cult US burger chain Shake Shack makes its Australian debut at the 2026 Australian Open's TOPCOURT precinct. Find out how to get your hands on the iconic ShackBurger from January 12.
A new scheme linking football clubs with cultural venues sees a 20% surge in arts attendance among fans. Discover how the beautiful game is enriching local culture.
Arts leaders warn of a crisis in state school music education, with provision steadily declining. They call for government action to ensure all children have access to the arts.
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
As Britain's first musical PM since Heath, Keir Starmer must move beyond talk to rescue the arts from funding cuts and inequality. The Hodge report offers a blueprint for change.
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
Labour peer Margaret Hodge calls for a bonfire of red tape at Arts Council England and a revival of regional arts boards in a major new report. Discover the key recommendations.
A landmark review calls for an independent body to oversee arts funding in England, aiming to remove political influence. Discover the key recommendations and what they mean for UK culture.
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to reduce its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to address a £5-6m shortfall. Read the full story on the theatre's financial challenges.
Discover how Susan Loppert revolutionised healthcare environments by integrating art into London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, creating a healing space beyond the clinical.
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson accused of being 'asleep at the wheel' after scathing review finds Creative Scotland's leadership inadequate and funding priorities misplaced. Calls for urgent government action.
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market reform. Critical thinking isn't their sole domain; STEM fields demand equal intellectual rigour. Discover why change is essential.
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investment - including the £2bn Culture Recovery Fund - remains unacknowledged by sector.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Award-winning actor Eddie Marsan launches blistering critique of UK drama school elitism and funding crisis, calling for radical industry reform.
Global superstar Ed Sheeran joins forces with Labour leader Keir Starmer to champion music education reforms in British schools, calling for curriculum changes to nurture future talent.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
Global music icon Ed Sheeran announces groundbreaking programme to support music education in British schools, addressing funding gaps and inspiring next generation of musicians.
Discover Australia's hottest November book releases featuring Helen Garner's first novel in years, Madeleine Gray's anticipated follow-up, and bold new takes on mythology.
The government launches a nationwide search for England's next Town of Culture, focusing on communities that feel excluded from Britain's cultural narrative. Winning locations will receive funding and recognition to boost local arts and regeneration.