Regional Victoria
Is the creative state crumbling? Defunded arts organisations fear the answer is yes
Eight successful arts organisations have suddenly been defunded, while others have only been funded for two years instead of four,…
The Doll Trilogy review: Red Stitch makes a marathon feel like a sprint
My word, she’ll be right… Ray Lawler’s pioneering The Doll Trilogy still makes for a stimulating day (and night) in…
Victoria’s Creative Industries Minister responds to arts funding debate: building a creative sector for all Victorians
Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks says the commentary over the recent round of Victorian Government funding to creative…
Shepparton joins blockbuster cycle with Degas to Picasso exhibition
Not to be outdone, Shepparton Art Museum announces an international blockbuster to rival city venues.
Amplified review: the exquisite rock and rage of Chrissy Amphlett
Belvoir St Theatre's Amplified is a tribute to an enigmatic and exceptional icon of rock.
The Furphy Anthology 2025 review: celebrating emerging Australian writing
The Furphy Anthology gathers the best short stories from almost 800 entries to this year's Furphy Literary Award.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.
Bendigo Writers Festival: when risk management becomes censorship
The unfortunate situation at Bendigo Writers Festival over the weekend is yet another example of cultural leadership failure.
Bendigo Writers Festival 2025: why we cancelled our panel
33 writers have cancelled their appearances at Bendigo Writers Festival in protest over a last-minute request to sign a ‘self-censoring’…
Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 line-up first announcements
Before its landmark anniversary in 2027, PFFF has announced the first line-up of acts for the Labour Day weekend in…