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Comedian Scout Boxall. Photo: Supplied.
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How comedians survive the social media trap during festival season: 'I hate it!'

Comedians don't have a lot of choice about being on social media, not if they want to sell tickets. So…

Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters: the silhouettes of two people standing in a darkened space looking at an Aboriginal dot painting shown spot-lit on a black gallery wall.
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Why National Museum’s Songlines exhibition is striking kinship connections in India

A landmark exhibition of First Nations art and culture is currently finding special resonance with audiences in India.

The Wetness by Rose KB. A young white female person sitting in a water bath with her head raised, eyes closed and hands raised together in front of her. She is being sprayed from above by a thin stream of water which is pouring over her face and body.
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The Wetness review: cheeky aqueous encounters at FRINGE WORLD

In The Wetness, an assured performance by a solo seductress and her two water-bearing assistants proves a fun, fantastical ride.

Australian books podcasts. Image: Apostolos Vamvouras on Unsplash.
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6 best Australian books podcasts

Explore these 6 Australian books podcasts for all things bookish and writerly.

Opportunities, arts grants, grants for artists | The Frank Van Straten Fellowship 2026 will provide special access to the Australian Performing Arts Collection. Image: Supplied/Arts Centre Melbourne.
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Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 9 to 15 February 2026

This week: exciting opps for performing arts enthusiasts, emerging circus performers, and visual artists.

Francis Carmody in a workshed at Burnley. Photo: James Henry.
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Fed Square's new public artworks compress art, science and time

Fed Square's Test Garden artist-in-residence Francis Carmody has created a new series of public works.

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What is the future of Australia’s embattled writers festivals?

Australia's book sector has welcomed additional funding, but it's paltry compared with other developed countries.

George Kemp. Image: UQP.
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Soft Serve review: George Kemp's cracker debut novel

Kemp's Soft Serve explores the small-town perspectives of people from all walks of life. 

Sydney Mardi Gras 2026 highlights
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Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: culture highlights for artsy queers

Don't let all the drama rain on your parade – here are our 12 top picks for Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+…

Nelle Lee. Photo: Joel Devereux.
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The Great Gatsby debuts in Toowoomba

The Great Gatsby premieres at The Empire in Toowoomba before continuing its run in Brisbane.

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