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A national reading campaign would be welcome in Australia
It's time for a coordinated national reading campaign to get Australians back to books.
4 new sporting stories kicking goals in Australian theatre
These four creatives believe sporting stories can be winners on the stage.
We need a library in every Australian school
School libraries can do much more than improve literacy.
Spare a thought for improv comedians at this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival
What does it take to make up a show on the spot? Four improv comics share their secrets.
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…
From stage to screen: four Australian creatives discuss sideways career shifts
Leticia Cáceres, Elizabeth Coleman, Priscilla Jackman and Jean Tong describe how they adapted skills honed in the theatre into film…
The 10 funniest comedy shows I saw in 2025
From hit festival shows to streaming specials, here are the comedy shows that stood above the rest in 2025.
Live comedy dating shows are on the rise, combining love and laughter
Audiences are flocking to comedy dating shows, looking for laughs and maybe a little chance at love too.
When comedians don't give up the day job...
Heeding the advice of a million parents, these comedians all have a career to fall back on – but is…
How podcasts help comedians find their niche
These days, it can feel like every comedian alive has a podcast and the boom shows no signs of slowing…