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Timothy Jones: What I’ve learned after 16 years at the Seymour Centre
Tim Jones reflects on the highlights and challenges of his 16 years at Seymour, and shares his firmly held beliefs…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector.

Labor and Greens commit to supporting ANAM redevelopment
$12.5 million has been promised to help complete structural building works at South Melbourne Town Hall, ANAM’s former home.

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments and departures from around the country.

Garry Starr wins Most Outstanding Show award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
A one-man clown show about Penguin Classics has won MICF 2025's Most Outstanding Show award; a range of other comedians…

Illuminate Adelaide reveals centrepiece work Night Visions in first 2025 program tease
A sensory journey through Adelaide Botanic Garden created almost entirely by Australian artists will be the centrepiece of Illuminate Adelaide…

Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 award nominees announced
Nine shows are in the running for MICF’s Most Outstanding Show award this year; nominations for Best Newcomer were also…

Laugh your cares away at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2025
Like a swarm of LOLcusts, the country’s best comedians – and local talents aplenty – are about to descend on…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector.

Simply the best: ‘TINA – A Tropical Love Story’ celebrates the late, great Tina Turner
Everyone has their own Tina story, says First Nations performer Ben Graetz, who’s sharing his – and sharing the spotlight…