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A render of Laak Boorndap, the new urban garden being built as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
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New urban garden, Laak Boorndap, revealed for Melbourne Arts Precinct

Situated on an elevated deck, the 18,000 square metres of parkland will provide a quick, accessible and safe connection from…

A carefully staged and rather camp photograph of two men dressed in white and lounging on a white couch. A statue of a golden lion sits beside one of the men, who are the stars of Sydney Festival's 'Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera'.
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What happens in Vegas comes to Sydney Festival: Siegfried & Roy opera set for world premiere

A new chamber opera about Las Vegas magicians Siegfried and Roy has been announced as the centrepiece production of the…

Two panels. On left is author Ella Baxter. She is seated, with long brown hair. She's all in black. On the right is the cover of her book. 'Woo Woo' is in yellow font. It's overlaying images of fruit.
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Book review: Woo Woo, Ella Baxter

An unsettling book about art and creativity ... and being stalked.

Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of author Andrew Stafford, who has short, fair hair. On the right is the cover of his book, with Pig City in red and white font. There is a suited man with a gun and policemen in the background.
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Book review: Pig City, Andrew Stafford

A reprint to mark its 20th birthday, this book is still relevant.

Two panels. On the left is a fair-haired woman wearing black. On the right is the cover of the book. Against an orange and pink background with an illustration of a wedding table and chairs, the words Nina Kenwood' and 'The Wedding Forecast' is in white font.
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Book review: The Wedding Forecast, Nina Kenwood

A romcom that celebrates friendship as much as romantic love.

Two panels. On left is author Kylie Mirmohamaadi. She has shoulder length blonde hair and is wearing a green top. On the right is the cover of her book. 'Diving, Falling' is in yellow font and cascades down. Beneath is a picture of a new, elegant house.
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Book review: Diving, Falling, Kylie Mirmohamadi

Grief, betrayal and taking back your own life is at the core of this debut novel.

Two panels. On left is author Michelle Brasier, blonde and laughing with a light blue top. On right is the cover of her book, with My Brother's ashes are in a sandwich bag in black italics and her name in capitals. There is a photo of her with her eyes closed and her mouth half opened.
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Book review: My Brother's Ashes are in a Sandwich Bag, Michelle Brasier

A memoir that covers life and death, humour and heartache.

An illustration in pink and teal of a woman's hands holding a cup of coffee. An open book and a pencil lie nearby.
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A Day in Carlton – new writers' festival in Melbourne's inner north

This November, bookmark Carlton not just for its pizza and gelato, but also for the mental nourishment of a writers'…

A man bare chested but wrapped in a white cloth is immersed in a body of water. His reflection can be seen above him in Horizon by Bangarra Dance Theatre.
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Dance review: Horizon, Arts Centre Melbourne

'Horizon' is a new dance collaboration that explores Indigenous and Māori culture.

A group of dancers are performing in 'Plagiary'. There is text above them as they dance.
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Dance review: Plagiary, Arts Centre Melbourne

'Plagiary' shows that while humans can respond creatively to AI, AI can’t replace human creativity... at least not yet.

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