
Brett Whiteley painting breaks Australian art auction record, selling for $6.136 million
The stars of the Australian art market have been realigned, following the blockbuster sale on Thursday night of a large Brett Whiteley...

Sydney Modern art gallery extension left with no builder after Lendlease exits $344 million project
The Art Gallery of NSW’s long-planned Sydney Modern expansion is without a builder after Lendlease pulled out of the running to construct...

Peter Corris, author of Cliff Hardy crime novels, dies aged 76
One of Australia’s most prolific writers, Peter Corris, has died in his sleep at the age of 76. A published writer for...

Powerhouse director steps down after public funds used to pay for fashion party
The director of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum, who presided over a lavish fashion fundraiser using the museum’s budget, has resigned. The NSW Government...

Blanchett’s Broadway debut, Muriel’s Wedding musical leave $4.2m budget deficit for STC
The costs of facilitating Cate Blanchett’s Broadway debut and converting Muriel’s Wedding into a stage musical have left the Sydney Theatre Company...

Nick Mitzevich heads to National Gallery of Australia after successful AGSA tenure
It took an international search but in the end, they chose a candidate who is thoroughly homegrown. The director of the Art...
