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Arriving in Venice feels like stepping into a dream.

This ‘impossible’ city doesn’t make sense, but it makes my heart soar

The first time I arrived here, it felt like I’d stepped into a film set – or, perhaps, a dream.

  • Lee Tulloch

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Venice promenade Riva degli Schiavoni.

A ‘ticket inspector’ stole my wallet, then cleaned out my bank account

I felt like an idiot. In all the years of travel, I’ve never had anything stolen. Then a ‘ticket inspector’ came to my aid in Italy.

  • Lee Tulloch
Artist Khaled Sabsabi.

After Venice backflip, arts agency grants Khaled Sabsabi $100,000 commission

The artist, sacked and then restored as Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale, has been announced as recipient of a Creative Australia grant.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
A man watches the news on TV, displaying footage of Ahmed al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the Houthi-controlled government, who was killed, along with others, in Thursday’s Israeli strikes on the capital.

Israeli air strike takes out Yemen’s Houthi prime minister

The Iran-backed Houthi movement vowed to continue “in open war” with Israel until the war in Gaza ends.

Louise Adler was very critical of Creative Australia’s decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi.

‘Creative Australia is not fit-for-purpose’: Arts heavyweights demand answers

While welcoming the reappointment of Khaled Sabsabi for next year’s Venice Biennale, prominent arts identities say key questions must be answered.

  • Kerrie O'Brien and Linda Morris
Artist Khaled Sabsabi, who had his invitation to participate in the Venice Biennale revoked by Creative Australia, with his work at Barangaroo Metro Station in Sydney.

Sacked artist to be reinstated as Australia’s Venice representative

The stunning about-face was announced by the federal funding agency Creative Australia as it released the findings of a report into the high-profile sacking that sparked resignations, petitions and protests.

  • Linda Morris
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Jeff Bezos, left, and Lauren Sanchez leave their pre-wedding reception, in Venice, Italy.

Trump rejected invitation to Bezos wedding due to ‘scheduling conflicts’

The tech billionaire was reportedly trying to cosy up to the US president, in what could be seen as an attempt to fill the position of “first buddy” vacated by Elon Musk.

  • David Millward, Nick Squires and Josephine McKenna
The hotels saltwater pool, the biggest in Venice.

Luxury Italian hotel where George Clooney got married enters a new era

Hotel Cipriani is a haven for the truly famous, including George and Amal Clooney, who held their star-studded wedding there.

  • Julietta Jameson
Only smaller ships are allowed so near the floating city.

Port guide: Venice, Italy

This floating city is packed with churches, palaces and art. Although overcrowded and maddening, it’s impossible not to fall under Venice’s spell.

  • Brian Johnston

How art was ransacked by ineptitude, political pandering and confected outrage

In dumping a fine artist such as Khaled Sabsabi from the Venice Biennale, Creative Australia has undermined the public’s faith in the capacity of art to open minds.

  • Liz Ann Macgregor