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National Gallery of Australia says it covered Palestinian flags on tapestry after security assessment

Critics say NGA decision ‘is nothing less than a disgraceful act of censorship’ that is ‘rooted in political cowardice’

The Guardian - AU

National Gallery Of Australia Covers Palestinian Flags In Artwork, Sparking Mass Backlash

The National Gallery of Australia has found itself at the centre of controversy after covering up Palestinian flags in a tapestry on display.

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Palestine protest gear in art a security risk, says NGA

Artworks featuring Palestine protest material have been covered up due to security risks, says the NGA. The gallery has been criticised by an Islamic peak body.

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Afternoon Update: Palestinian flags covered up at national gallery; Trump calls himself ‘king’; and the man pumping iron for art

Artists describe covering of Palestinian flags on tapestry displayed at NGA as censorship

The Guardian - AU

AFL Indigenous stars hope to inspire a new generation

Only one Indigenous player was selected in last year's national draft, but the AFL and clubs are working hard to ensure the drop is only a short-term blip.

AAP

Former CIA employee pleads guilty to leaking files on Israel’s Iran strikes

Asif William Rahman has pled guilty to transmitting classified national defence information, US Justice Department says.

Al Jazeera

Moment police unravel Britain’s biggest-ever drugs ring

National Crime Agency (NGA) officers have thwarted what they described as Britain’s biggest-ever detected drug conspiracy in the country’s longest-ever-running criminal trial.

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US intelligence official charged after Israel’s plan to attack Iran leaked

CIA’s Asif W Rahman will appear in court over espionage offenses following a release of highly classified documents

The Guardian - US

Man charged in US for leaking secret documents about Israeli attack on Iran

Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make a court appearance in Guam.

Al Jazeera

Afternoon Update: Trump accused of groping model; Lidia Thorpe claims she misspoke; and NGA’s most expensive artwork

Stacey Williams alleges assault occurred after Jeffrey Epstein suggested he and Williams visit Trump at Trump Tower in 1993

The Guardian - AU

National Gallery of Australia’s $14m behemoth artwork unveiled – and it’s a showstopper

Lindy Lee’s 13-tonne sculpture, Ouroboros, the most expensive work in NGA history, is in place after three years of anticipation – and questions about cost

The Guardian - AU

National Gallery of Australia announces winner to recreate sculpture gardens in its largest investment in decades

Winning design has seven gardens weaving around the gallery on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, doubling its showcase space

The Guardian - AU

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart wanted ‘so-called’ portraits ‘permanently disposed of’

Freedom of information documents reveal mining magnate lobbying National Gallery chair over Vincent Namatjira portraits

The Guardian - AU

Food and the real cost of Trump tariffs

However, other topics related to hunger — like SNAP, WIC or universal free school meals — were ignored

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The Canberra Times

Works by Cézanne, Picasso and Matisse headed to Canberra

It seems we can't get enough of European masters.

Salon

Harris has divided the grocery industry

While one of the country's largest grocery unions has endorsed Harris, corporate supermarket leaders have concerns

AAP

AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025

After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.

AAP

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

The National Gallery of Australia has bought a significant artwork by Paul Gauguin, during its exhibition of works by the controversial painter.

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The Canberra Times

'Key moment': National Gallery of Australia buys Gauguin painting for $9.8m

It's the first Gauguin to enter an Australian public collection.

AAP

AFL promise to 'enhance' illicit drugs policy

The AFL's illicit drugs policy hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons earlier this year and the league is set to tighten some rules in time for 2025.

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Democratic Governors Discuss Biden's Re-Election Bid Amid Gaffes

Democratic governors discuss Biden's re-election bid, emphasizing support for Ukraine and highlighting Biden's leadership strengths amidst recent gaffes.

The Guardian - AU

Artist or monster? Mammoth new Gauguin show reckons with colonial legacy – to limited success

The National Gallery of Australia’s exhibition Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao acknowledges the French master’s misdeeds in the Pacific – but just as easily omits or distracts from them

The Guardian - AU

Ouroboros: NGA’s polarising new four-year $14m artwork to close roads on its journey to Canberra

Lindy Lee told ‘to be as ambitious as you possibly can’ and to not even consider the cost of her project to ‘announce the NGA is here’

The Canberra Times

Collusion in a cafe: ACT company slapped with $1.5m fine for tender rigging

Delta is one of Canberra's largest in building automation.

The Guardian - AU

Gina Rinehart denies approaching National Portrait Gallery to offer an artwork of herself

Hancock Prospecting says billionaire did not initially approach National Portrait Gallery offering portrait of herself, saying gallery first approached her

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