Canberra drug-checking service CanTEST detects medetomidine for the first time
A “powerful sedative” for animals has been picked up by Canberra’s public drug-checking service, drawing concerns about fake…
Australian drag icon Courtney Act glitteringly enshrined at National Portrait Gallery
Discarded fingernails, sequins, a pair of high heels, a beer can, and a dismembered Barbie doll have been…
Rosalie Gascoigne exhibition at National Gallery of Australia celebrates abstract works made from found objects
Despite her reputation today as one of Australia’s most influential artists, Rosalie Gascoigne did not start exhibiting her…
Children’s author Andy Griffiths immortalised with sculpture at National Portrait Gallery
Andy Griffiths, one of Australia’s most-loved children’s authors, has been immortalised in a new portrait at the National…
Art to outlast a life lived large, David Hockney’s back catalogue dons walls of National Gallery of Australia
It was an expired driver’s licence that spurred on one of the 20th century’s most prolific art series. …
Fair Work Commission condemns ‘plain wrong’ AI legal advice as cases with AI litigants surge
A sacked ALDI employee condemned by the Fair Work Commission for using “plain wrong” artificial intelligence (AI) advice…
Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles to be temporarily moved from Canberra to Western Australian gallery
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) will loan its most valuable artwork — Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles —…
Hands On Studio celebrates 30 years as artist hopes Julia Gillard portrait will hang in parliament
Hands On Studio artist Stephen Corsini has big aspirations for his portrait of former prime minister Julia Gillard.…
Healthcare is often pushed aside by homeless people struggling to survive. This service aims to change that
For the team behind Street Side Medics, the service comes down to an “exceptionally simple idea”. Founder Daniel…
Hellenic Club found to have breached withdrawal regulations, cleared of failing to record problem gambling
The Hellenic Club of Canberra has been cleared of breaches of failing to record the problem gambling of…
New North Canberra Hospital details unveiled as $1.34 billion committed to redevelopment
A $1.5 billion price tag has been placed on the new North Canberra Hospital, with the redevelopment to…
Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new financing facility aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains…