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Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled in a bid to stop COVID spread
Byron Bay’s Bluesfest, due to take place this weekend, has been cancelled in a bid to stop COVID cases being…

Opportunities and Awards Wrap: Dobell Drawing prize winner and Gallipoli prize finalists
Artist EOIs open for City of Ryde Art Register, winner of Dobell Drawing Prize #22 announced, Gallipoli Art Prize finalists…

Exhibition Review: William Yang, Seeing and Being Seen, QAG
Celebrating the flaws in real life lived, one feels equally a voyeur and a participant in William Yang's narratives.

Exhibition Review: Rebecca Belmore, Griffith University Art Museum
Belmore's work positions the viewer as a witness and encourages us all to face what is monumental, and a shared…

Comedy Review: Diana Nguyen - Chasing Keanu Reeves, MICF
Still disappointing her mum, comedian (and Linkedin star) Diana Nguyen showcases her enthusiasm, charm and talent in her latest show,…

Opera Review: La Traviata, Handa Opera on the Harbour
‘Bling’ in spades; an exhausting and non-stop binge of hyperactive excess, but loads of fun nonetheless.

Book Review: Born into this by Adam Thompson
Born into this by Adam Thompson is a collection of short stories about Aboriginal identity in Tasmania, and contains thoughtful…

Feminist Writers Festival to close
After hosting over 163 speakers and creating space for feminist writers and thinkers, the Feminist Writers Festival will close its…

Book Review: Chasing the McCubbin by Sandi Scaunich
Sandi Scaunich's novel may tempt readers to try their hand at scrounging.

RISING festival program released: newest reason to love winter unveiled
It's been called ‘the biggest showcase of Victorian artists in the state’s history’, but the new RISING winter festival may…