Creative Australia’s backflip on Venice Biennale representatives exposes deep governance failures

The reinstatement of artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino as Australia’s representatives for the 2026 Venice Biennale closes a bruising recent cultural episode and exposes the fragility of the systems meant to protect artistic freedom in …

Creative Australia apologises to Khaled Sabsabi for ‘hurt and pain’ after Venice Biennale reinstatement

The acting chair of Creative Australia has apologised to Khaled Sabsabi and his curator Michael Dagostino for the “hurt and pain” caused by the decision to rescind their Venice Biennale commission, and said their artworks had been “mischaracterised”. …

Australia's Smith return confirmed for second test v Windies

Australia batsman Steve Smith will return for the second test against West Indies in Grenada, replacing Josh Inglis, captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Wednesday. Cummins said Smith had recovered sufficiently from a dislocated finger to resume his position …

Owen Farrell in line for Lions call-up to Australia after Elliot Daly arm injury

Andy Farrell is understood to be on the verge of calling up his son Owen to join the British & Irish Lions squad in Australia as a replacement for Elliot Daly who is set to be ruled out of the tour with a broken forearm. Farrell jnr, consequently, is …

Australia govt confirms $2.2 billion funding for 2032 Brisbane Games venues

SYDNEY :The Australian government has confirmed it will contribute A$3.435 billion ($2.25 billion) towards the A$7.1 billion cost of building the venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, clearing the way for the start of construction. Queensland taxpayers …

Australia says US missile purchase shows commitment to defense spending

Australia news live: former SA premier Jay Weatherill to lead ‘short and sharp’ Victorian childcare review

Jay Weatherill to lead Victorian childcare review Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill and senior bureaucrat Pamela White have been appointed by the Victorian government to lead its review into early childcare safety. The premier Jacinta Allan on …

Australia’s superannuation regulator is worried about your fund’s spending. Should you be?

Australia’s superannuation regulator has written to Australian superannuation funds raising concerns their spending might not be benefiting members. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is not just concerned with the type of expenses, but with …

Former Test wicketkeeper Ian Healy goes into bat for Cricket Australia after they avoid Australia Day

There will again be no cricket on Australia Day. Cricket Australia has opted to avoid the divisive national holiday again, instead scheduling their showcase Big Bash League final to be played the day before on January 25. The organisation has shown a …

Where to watch West Indies vs. Australia: Latest team news and TV information

After an incredible victory in Barbados, Australia is looking to seal the Test series against the West Indies when they visit the National Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The West Indies would not be happy with how things unfolded in the first Test match in …