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A photograph of comedian Zoë Coombs Marr, a Caucasian woman with long brown hair and a short-sleeved brown T shirt. She is resting her chin on one hand, but both hands are wearing oversize gloves that look like real hands.
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Hobart Festival of Comedy returns in 2025 with line-up now announced

After a successful inaugural event this year, the Comedy Festival will return in 2025 to showcase local and international acts.

A black and white photo of Callum O'Mara, Shannon Stevens in Splinter'. They are at a bar. She is holding onto a drink at the bench on the right. He is a little distance behind her on the left.
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Theatre review: Splinter, Bluestone Church Arts Space

What happens if you take a different path?

A production of 'Edging.' Sammaneh Pourshafighi in acqua blue tracksuit is in forefront. Eden Falk is in the background. There is an image of the contents of someone's luggage on the screen behind them and part of an airport security equipment with a piece of luggage on it.
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Performance review: Edging, Arts House

A show highlighting the perverse reality of Australia’s border security processes.

Two panels. On the left is Ali Gripper, who has short brown hair and a dark top. On the right is the cover of 'Salterwater Cure' with an image of water and sand.
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Book review: Saltwater Cure: True stories of the transformative power of the ocean, Ali Gripper

A collection of stories about the healing power of the ocean.

3 separate panels. On the top left is of Frances Edmonds and Maree Clarke in black holding onto their book. Below them in a separate photo is Sabra Thorner in black and white. On the right is the cover of their book,'ngargee', which is yellow and has a winding blue illustration running through it.
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Book review: ngargee: Coming Together to Celebrate Southeast Australian Aboriginal Art, Frances Edmonds, Sabra Thorner, Maree Clarke (editors)  

The diverse artworks featured in this book celebrate contemporary Indigenous artists.

Canberra Theatre Centre: The Playhouse, as seen from the stage.
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Canberra Theatre Centre celebrates 60th anniversary in 2025 and wants your memories

As part of its diamond jubilee, Canberra Theatre Centre has announced its first anniversary performance and launched a new project…

Uncle Archie Roach and Aunty Ruby Hunter have been immortalised in bronze in Fitzroy’s Atherton Gardens. The photo shows the two statues standing closely together and smiling.
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Uncle Archie and Aunty Ruby honoured with Fitzroy statues

Bronze statues of the two singer-songwriters were unveiled at the Atherton Gardens on Saturday.

A crowd scene from "Round The Twist The Musical'. People are standing against a backdrop of a building and a moon.
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Musical review: Round The Twist The Musical, QPAC

The acclaimed children’s television series reshaped into a powerful musical production sure to delight fans of all ages.  

Ballerina Ako Kondo in white tutu in mid leap. Around her are other dancers in pale pink costumes.
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Dance review: The Nutcracker, Sydney Opera House

The Australian Ballet delivers a sumptuous festive feast for all ages.

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Exhibition review: Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, Australian Museum

The Australian Museum turns to bucket list destinations to again draw summer crowds.

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