Australia

Immersive review: Séance: Darkfield, Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt
Immersive audio in a shipping container. You've never been to a séance like this one before.

The latest photography news at a glance
Photo wins and headline announcements – the latest news in photography.

Celebrating the artistic power of ageing women
Ageing women over 65 encounter huge societal challenges, but it can also mean a prolific time of creative growth, as…

Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program
The AFCM obtained the funding from The Ian Potter Foundation after a record-breaking 2024.

Book review: Dropping the Mask, Noni Hazlehurst
The Logie Hall of Famer shares her life and career from 'wide-eyed Pollyanna' to today.

Book review: The Furphy Anthology, Joanne Holliman (editor)
The fifth edition of 'The Furphy Anthology' has a few moments of brilliance.Â

Exhibition review: The Outsiders Melbourne, Flinders Lane
New street art gallery gives Hosier Lane an appropriate and impressive neighbour.

Theatre review: SAUCE, Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Two loners help each other through hurtful life experiences.

Musical review: Love Actually? The Musical Parody, Athenaeum Theatre
For the rusted-on fans of the 20-year-old movie, this production follows the same beats as the original.

Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra? And other questions about tuning, answered
Have you ever wondered why the orchestra tunes in front of the audience? And why do they use this particular…