Australia

Exhibition review: ZAHALKAWORLD, NAS Gallery
A stunning piece of curation, delivered with such ease, while allowing the viewer to linger over, and rethink, tired national…

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.

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.

Escape room review: Earthrise One, Richmond
An immersive sci-fi adventure escape room.

Music review: Mzaza: The Birth and Death of Stars, Riverside TheatresÂ
Mzaza’s current Australian tour sees the world music favourites deliver a powerful concert experience with strong theatrical elements.

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…

Theatre review: As You Like It, Queen's Gardens, Townsville
Sparkling performances and a strong ensemble mark this Shakespeare production.

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

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…

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.