Melbourne

Opening of new Melbourne library, narrm ngarrgu, and return of Koorie Heritage Trust
Melbourne's first new library in almost a decade opens and the renovated Koorie Heritage Trust centre returns.

Theatre review: A Very Jewish Christmas Carol, Southbank Theatre
A repurposing of Dickens' classic tale with a gingerbread golem and a miser called Scroogavitz.

Exhibition review: Works of Nature: Marshmallow Laser Feast, ACMI
A trippy excursion into a world of swirling pixels has profound intent.

PHOTO 2024 program revealed with photography trail in the CBD and beyond
The biennial photography festival PHOTO 2024 will present free outdoor art trails and cornerstone exhibitions, including a number of world…

New First Nations mural centres hope and community
A vibrant 41-metre high mural by Tom Day (aka Jirri Jirri) will be unveiled this week.

Exhibition review: Paul Knight: L'ombre de ton ombre, MUMA
Paul Knight’s solo exhibition brings into focus the role of chance in human connection.

Musical review: Dogfight, Chapel Off Chapel
What does a contemporary stage adaptation of this 90s movie about misogyny and sexual politics look like?

Musical review: Orlando, fortyfivedownstairs
This adaptation of Virginia Woolf's classic novel, 'Orlando', is promising but patchy.

Performance review: New Reality, Immigration Museum
Multidisciplinary performance that paid homage to Chinese roots while exploring themes of identity, belonging and self-worth.

Alternative art fair returns with new curators and heritage-listed venue
The artist-led NotFair art fair will welcome its 11th iteration with co-curators Darren Tanny Tan and Linsey Gosper under the…