AI & Creativity Policy Clash: Australia’s proposed $50B data-centre push tied to a fund for artists has sparked a backlash from musicians and politicians, with critics warning it could weaken copyright and enable scraping. Local Arts for Wellbeing: Birkenhead Park’s visitor centre is hosting “Imaginative Journeys to Wellbeing,” showcasing adult learners’ felting, glass painting, batik and mixed media made for confidence and connection. Live Music & AI Ethics: A Sydney booking agency apologized after an AI-generated artist appeared on a live lineup without clear disclosure, reigniting debates about consent and credit in music. Indigenous Art in the Spotlight: More than 100 artists from remote Indigenous art centres traveled to Sydney for the National Indigenous Art Fair, sharing work rooted in Country and intergenerational storytelling. AI in Entertainment Culture: Jodie Foster called “F1” an “AI” movie, arguing its structure and dialogue feel algorithmic—adding fuel to Hollywood’s ongoing AI creativity debate. Tech Meets Play: Meta quietly launched Pocket, an app for making and sharing interactive mini-games using natural language. Arts Education & Access: Bradford’s Stage Ready: South Asia program is training 10 local South Asian musicians to move from digital platforms into professional live performance. Cultural Diplomacy: Indonesia and Belarus signed a cultural cooperation MoU to support joint programs across artists, museums and creative communities.