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ILBIJERRI's Artistic Director of almost 18 years, Dr Rachael Maza AM. The photo shows Maza, an older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman with greying hair, sitting in a leafy courtyard. She is smiling, almost laughing, and leans forward with her hands clasped and her elbows on her knees.
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Rachael Maza on shaping the narrative, trusting her gut and preparing to say goodbye

After almost 18 years as ILBIJERRI’s Artistic Director, Dr Rachael Maza AM is stepping down at the end of the…

Kala Gare in the MTC's 'My Brilliant Career', 2024. My Brilliant Career the musical is touring in 2026. The photo shows Gare, a fair-skinned woman with blonde hair and weaing a long sleeved white shirt and a dark blue skirt, reading a an unfolded letter and smiling. She is sitting on a pile of straw, denoting the story's rural setting.
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My Brilliant Career the musical will tour ACT and NSW in 2026

My Brilliant Career the musical plays Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong after its previously announced encore season at the Southbank Theatre…

A man and a woman embracing in Othello.
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Othello review: a pared-back production by Melbourne Shakespeare Company

With its themes of domestic violence, Othello has continuing relevance.

Vietnamese civilians fleeing. Photo: Catherine Leroy.
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One-Way Ticket to Vietnam 1966 –1968 review: An exhibition of Catherine Leroy's photography

One-Way Ticket to Vietnam is part of the Ballarat Intenational Foto Biennale.

Ryoji Ikeda with wearing black with his face hidden under a cap, standing in front of a glitchy digital background with his laptop.
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Ryoji Ikeda review: 2025 Now or Never’s spirit captured in this sonic-visual masterpiece

Blinding light and digitally synthesised ‘noise’ rattle the body and open a portal to another universe.

Photo of two middle-aged white women standing on both sides of the door of a historic mansion, Villa Alba.
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Villa Alba welcomes contemporary art takeover for 15th anniversary

Kew’s historic Villa Alba will be the stage for the 15th anniversary of Otomys gallery.

A bearded man with glasses and a white t-shirt smiling. Michael Earp, new owner of The Little Bookroom.
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A new chapter for The Little Bookroom in Melbourne

The Little Bookroom, a decades-old bookshop specialising in children's and YA books, will relocate thanks to fundraising efforts.

A man and a woman sitting next to one another. He's holding up a wine bottle. Sarah Morrison and Bobby Fox in Ordinary Days.
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Ordinary Days review: a new New-York set musical at fortyfivedownstairs

Ordinary Days is an ode to chance encounters and the magic waiting to be found in metropolitan life

Quiet Riot's 'Power Move', the Civic Commission at the 2025 Melbourne Fringe. The image shows five young people, blurred my movement as they dance inside a colourful, monolithic art installation at Melbourne Fringe Festival.
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Melburnians urged to become action heroes at the 2025 Melbourne Fringe

Members of the public are encouraged to embrace participatory art experiences and generate change at this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival.

A gallery wall painted blue, orange, white and yellow (in that order) showcasing a series of different artworks at Artbank.
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Artbank On Display review: 45 years worth celebrating

More showroom than exhibition, 'On Display' offers a glimpse into the calibre of Artbank’s collection and is testament to its…

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