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Two panel: On the left is John Clarke, an elderly man with a balding head and a black suit. On the right is his daughter, Lorin Clarke, with long brown hair and a white shirt. John Clarke Prize for Humour Writing, VPLAs
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Victorian Premier's Literary Awards has a new humour writing prize

Writer-satirist John Clarke is the inspiration for a new award category at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards.

Dressed in yellow and green robes with ornate headwear, two Asian-Australian artists, Joe Paradise Lui (left) and Merlynn Tong (right), pose against a red background. Promotional image for the 2025 MTC production 'Legends (of the Golden Arches)'. MTC 2025 season.
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MTC launches 2025 season with revivals, remounts and new Australian work

Brave programming and resonant stories are central to Anne-Louise Sarks’ third MTC season as Artistic Director.

Interior of a space ship model in 'Earthrise One.'
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Escape room review: Earthrise One, Richmond

An immersive sci-fi adventure escape room.

Mzaza's six musicians (and their instruments) stand in front of a large circular structure.
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Music review: Mzaza: The Birth and Death of Stars, Riverside Theatres 

Mzaza’s current Australian tour sees the world music favourites deliver a powerful concert experience with strong theatrical elements.

Façade of a building. Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library. Its walls have circular windows.
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New landmark library opens in Greater Geelong

The multipurpose library has been developed in consultation with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Greater…

Steps to opening an art gallery as a business. Photo of a small crowd inside a contemporary gallery with white walls. A figure at the centre of the photo is standing in front of a series of 10 artworks.
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6 essential steps to opening an art gallery successfully

Opening an art gallery is more than throwing artworks on a wall. Check out these practical steps for success.

Eyse Phelan wearing a cap, vest and shirt is reading out from a piece of paper. As You Like It by TheatreiNQ
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Theatre review: As You Like It, Queen's Gardens, Townsville

Sparkling performances and a strong ensemble mark this Shakespeare production.

Alfred Lowe and MA Art Prize winning ceramic 'All dressed up I', a large scale blue vessel with a narrow spout and a fluffy pink scarf around it.
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Opportunities and awards

This week's opportunities and awards include Regional Arts Development Fund grants, Opera Australia Young Artist Program, winners of the Queensland…

Alex Seton Australian War Memorial
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War memorial sculpture takes on new resonance after Defence Royal Commission report

As Australia faces difficult truths about its Defence Force this week, we are reminded of the power of art to…

Two colourful contemporary sculptures in historic villa. Sculpture Biennale.
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The first Melbourne Sculpture Biennale to open at Villa Alba

Inaugural Melbourne Sculpture Biennale aims to give more visibility to sculptors working here and now.

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