Madeleine Swain
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Music review: Beth Gibbons, RISING, Hamer Hall
The celestial vocal stylings of Portishead's lead singer shone in a concert drawn from her first solo album.
Trashing a treasure – re-elected government called on to act quickly to save Murujuga
Campaigners say time is running out to save irreplaceable rock art in the Pilbara.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector.
Brisbane Festival's loss is Powerhouse's gain – Louise Bezzina changes roles
A changing of the guard in Brisbane's cultural organisations sees the Festival CEO move to the Powerhouse.
Book review: Bloomer, Carol Lefevre
A thoughtful, inspiring and gentle examination of the concept of ageing, seen through the eyes of a woman who loves…
Funny Tonne – part three, MICF 2025
The third batch of reviews from the Funny Tonne, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's fledgling reviewers for 2025.
Comedy review: Brown Women Comedy, fortyfivedownstairs, MICF 2025
A smaller, tighter line-up is a smart move for this ongoing comedy collective.
Comedy review: Reuben Kaye, The Party's Over, Comedy Theatre, MICF 2025
The whirlwind returns, managing to squeeze in another couple of superb shows even while performing in a blockbuster musical down…
Funny Tonne – part two, MICF 2025
The second batch of reviews from the Funny Tonne, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's fledgling reviewers for 2025.
Exhibition review: Blak In-Justice, Heide Museum of Modern Art
A powerful and sadly still timely exhibition.