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Through Mununjali eyes: photojournalist Wayne Coolwell

Through Mununjali eyes brings together 5 decades of photojournalist Wayne Coolwell’s photographs, honouring his legacy – where story, culture and…

Steph Tisdell, who is performing at this year's MICF. Image supplied.
Interviews

First Nations funnies: Steph Tisdell and Elaine Crombie talk turning pain into punchlines at this year's MICF

Comedians Steph Tisdell & Elaine Crombie talk to ArtsHub as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) begins.

On Sexistential, Swedish pop singer Robyn embraces her body, emotions and sexuality while remaining unmistakeably herself. A photo of the pop singer Robyn, a fair-skinned woman with a shock of bleached blonde hair. She is photographed in profile but her blue eyes stare provocatively at the camera.
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Robyn – Sexistential review: horny, mature and strikingly candid pop music

Robyn said the purpose of her life is to stay horny. On Sexistential, she proves it.

Brendan Colley. Photo: Sophie Reid.
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The Season for Flying Saucers review: Brendan Colley's UFO story is profound and very human

Brendan Colley's second novel, The Season for Flying Saucers, is full of surprises.

The Fisherman. Image: Supplied. African Film Festival 2026
Features

African Film Fest brings whimsy, social realism and powerful storytelling to Melbourne

This year's African Film Festival runs from magic realism to a biopic of influential thinker Frantz Fanon.

Artists are encouraged to submit their work to the 2026 Lester Prize. Image: The Lester Prize.
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The Lester Prize is open for 2026 season entries

Entries are now open for the Lester Prize Main Awards, Australia's richest prize for portraiture – and everyone's invited.

Stage Kiss at Sydney's New Theatre. Photo: Supplied.
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Stage Kiss review: a 'wonderfully funny' and very meta farce at Sydney's New Theatre

With layered writing and strong performances, Stage Kiss is whip smart.

CDP Theatre Producers: Klokwerk production in China. A photo of a young female Asian performer standing on stage dressed in a black and white checkered costume surrounded by some old fashioned set pieces such as a gramophone and an old cash register machine.
Features

Producers are keen but cautious about Asia Pacific touring opportunities

Ties between artists in Australia and Asia are strengthening but several impediments stand in the way of more vibrant exchange.

state of the arts. Image is of a man standing in front of a pillar and window next to a screen, and behind a lectern with his hands clasped in front of him. Behind him through the window is grass and a blue sky with some white cloud,
News

Building a new National Cultural Policy – Burke talks to ArtsHub

Arts sector members can help shape the next National Cultural Policy, Federal Minister for the Arts Tony Burke tells ArtsHub.

The late Rhoda Roberts AO. The Bundjalung Widjabul Wiyebal woman is pictured standing in front of a red-painted wall with her arms folded; she wears a black t-shirt, a broad-brimmed hat and dark-framed glasses.
Features

Vale Indigenous arts leader Rhoda Roberts AO

A champion of First Nations rights and culture, Roberts died on 21 March aged 66.

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