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‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show

Now the largest public gallery in NSW outside of Sydney, NAG’s new exhibition marries big names with local artists – and celebrates a changing city

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Crows to accelerate contract talks with coach Nicks

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says the Crows will soon accelerate talks with head coach Matthew Nicks about a contract extension.

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AFL great Neil Balme joins Adelaide Crows' board

Adelaide have added legendary figure Neil Balme to their board in a move that has been trumpeted as a significant boost to the AFL club's football expertise.

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Crows coach Nicks not waving the white flag

Adelaide have slipped to their fourth loss from their past five games after conceding 10 consecutive goals against Sydney on the way to a 42-point loss.

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Nicks backs struggling Crows to lift against AFL's best

AFL flag favourites Sydney pose a massive test for Adelaide as coach Matthew Nicks demands some fight from his out-of-form side.

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Crows chairman backs extending Nicks' coaching contract

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says despite the Crows' struggles, he has no issue with the decision to extend coach Matthew Nicks' contract until the end of 2026.

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‘Completely unique’: two early Sidney Nolan paintings to go up for sale for first time in almost 75 years

Canvases going to auction were part of Nolan’s breakthrough exhibition in 1949, described as a ‘pivotal moment’ in Australian art

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Major Olsen painting primed for a you beaut restoration

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is restoring John Olsen's ceiling painting Summer in the you beaut Country 2, and the public is invited to watch.

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'In a class of his own': tributes to artist John Olsen at state memorial

'John Olsen leaves a space but ... he saw to it that it would be filled with colour and light.'

Newcastle Herald

Auction of major John Olsen work just fetches $250,000 reserve price

The first major work by John Olsen to be auctioned since the artist's death has been sold at the bottom end of expectations.

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Acclaimed Australian artist John Olsen farewelled at funeral in Sydney

Loved ones gathered at a funeral service for acclaimed Australian artist John Olsen hear his friend, the late comedian Barry Humphries, was due to give his eulogy.

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John Olsen’s art and life contains valuable lessons for young artists

The award-winning painter, who passed away this week aged 95, sucked the marrow out of life — and encouraged others to do the same.

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Morning Mail: record-setting Cyclone Ilsa hits WA, Dutton accused on voice, alleged Pentagon leaker arrested

Storm hits near Port Hedland after setting new wind speed record of 218kmh; Liberal leader accused of misrepresenting meeting in country WA

The Guardian - AU

From radical to reactionary: the achievements and legacy of the influential artist John Olsen

After media outlets breathlessly described the late John Olsen as a “genius”, I found myself humming The Chasers’ Eulogy Song.

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Newcastle Herald

Farewell to John Olsen, one of the Hunter's cultural greats

Both this city and art lovers will miss him, but his work endures.

The Canberra Times

Tributes to John Olsen, the painter of the stark Australian landscape

His large oil paintings depicted different aspects of the wild Australian landscape and waterscape.

Newcastle Herald

Acclaimed Newcastle-born artist John Olsen dies, aged 95

John Olsen, one of Australia's most acclaimed artists who was known for his distinctive depictions of landscapes and nature, has died at age 95.

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Morning Mail: ‘super El Niño’ threat, tax crackdown on landlords, artist John Olsen dies

Modelling says the drier climate pattern will return, while tributes flow for one of Australia’s greatest artists

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Dutton may allow conscience vote, Wyatt says – as it happened

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Acclaimed Australian landscape artist John Olsen dies aged 95

John Olsen, one of Australia's most acclaimed artists who was known for his distinctive depictions of landscapes and nature, dies at age 95.

The New Daily

‘Titan’ of Australian art world John Olsen dies, 95

John Olsen, one of Australia's most acclaimed artists known for his distinctive depictions of landscapes and nature, has died at age 95.

The Guardian - AU

John Olsen, celebrated Australian artist, dies aged 95

In a career spanning seven decades best known for his landscapes, Olsen won the Archibald prize in 2005 for a self-portrait

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Acclaimed Australian artist John Olsen dead at 95

John Olsen, acclaimed Australian artist and Archibald winner whose career spanned 60 years, has died at age 95.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle art gallery: what to expect from a $40 million transformation

When the doors open again, it will be more than a new building

Newcastle Herald

Maitland Regional Art Gallery shines the light on women

The summer season brings to light concepts of women's place in the art world

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