The decision by Fairfax Media to lay off a quarter of its journalists has sent alarm bells ringing, particularly in the arts sector.

The Indigenous writer, actor and director has taken home two major prizes at the 2017 New Premier's Literary Awards.

Martin Kemp has revealed new details about the artist's origins in his book Mona Lisa: The People and the Painting.

Musicians will meet sporting “soloists” when the Orchestra plays Andy Akiho’s Ricochet: Ping Pong Concerto next month.

Mark-Anthony Turnage’s new opera Coraline travels to Aussie shores in VO’s 2019 season.

Ella Havelka, a Corps de Ballet dancer, has been recognised for her contribution to Arts and Culture.

Warner Classics has announced a newly remastered box set containing many of the soprano's finest stage performances.

Harry Potter writer and Eddie Perfect hope to help breathe new life into the animated musical gorilla.

Sydney Chamber Opera and Legs on the Wall are among the big winners in the latest funding round.

A new Australian study shows that children with musical training can detect statistical regularities more quickly.

The singer heads a list of Australians to achieve international competition success this month.

But the Russian president complained that his Chinese counterpart’s piano was out of tune.