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Raising the Bar 2025: combining your night out with some new ideas
One night, 20 free talks, and a lot to learn.

Hamlet receives violent new life in Grand Theft Auto
A new documentary film charts the chaotic process of two actors attempting to stage 'Hamlet' in the ultra-violent world of…

Dark Mofo 2025 makes first announcement, already generating controversy
Dark Mofo 2025 includes a new commission from Nathan Maynard involving flesh and its marketing campaign has come under fire.

Nam June Paik’s 'Internet Dream' to make Melbourne debut
Nam June Paik predicted the future of telecommunications and understood its repercussions. The National Communication Museum will soon showcase his…

Former tropical cyclone Alfred threatens multiple art venues
Many venues fared better than expected, several programs remain suspended in the wake of Cyclone Alfred.

Breaking ground on The Fox: NGV Contemporary
Australia's largest gallery is one step closer, as ground is broken on The Fox.

Opportunities and awards
A new $50,000 award to reshape the arts, plus winner of the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship, and more!

On the move: latest arts sector appointments and departures
ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of who’s going where and who’s leaving what role in the Australian arts sector.

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We break it – you read it. Keep you eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Over 150 works from the NGV to be showcased in substantial new exhibition: Floribunda (2025)
Showcasing one of the NGV's largest loans, 'Floribunda' will bring a whole new world of flowers to Narre Warren.