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So you want my arts job: Venue Technical Manager
If you possess a broad range of technical skills, are calm under pressure and can solve problems creatively, then being…

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Stained Glass Sun Catcher Workshop
Explore the possibilities of stained glass and the Southern Highlands area in this half-day workshop. Within this workshop, you will…

Music review: Nubya Garcia, 170 Russell Street
Nubya Garcia’s first tour stop was as passionate as it was cerebral.

Stephen Fry: Art is complex, terrifying, dangerous and wonderful – and quite useless
English author, actor and raconteur Stephen Fry explains why art is like wine and how he makes people smile as…

This week's arts news and trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

Another glittering award for Melissa Lucashenko, as she takes out the ARA Historical Prize
The much feted writer adds a couple more trophies to her cabinet for her acclaimed 2024 novel.

What do artists and skaters have in common?
Cities can be more playful and inclusive through public art if skaters and artists work together.

COVID lockdown blockbuster exhibition gets a second chance
NGV International’s epic ‘French Impressionism exhibition’ will return in 2025, after being cut short by the pandemic.

Concert review: Back to the Future in Concert, Hamer Hall
Marty McFly and Doc Brown ride again with stirring live music accompaniment by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Book review: Squat, John Safran
Australian satirist’s latest prank works better in theory than in practice.