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Katrina Sedgwick OAM appointed new Chair of the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals
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Brink Productions announces transition in Artistic Leadership
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The Honourable Justice Michael Lee and Michael Cassel AM join NIDA Board
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Full program announced for DanceRites 2026

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Stella Reid with Joel Baxendale in Werewolf photo by Lewis Ferris

On the Couch with Stella Reid

12 September 2026

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On the Couch with Rajan Velu

11 September 2026

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On the Couch with Emma J. Hawkins

10 September 2026

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Winners of the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Announced

Joshua Hortinela: Hate You to Love You

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Phar Lap: The Electro Swing Musical returns in 2027

New Australian Musical Silver Tongue announces Full Cast ahead of World Premiere

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Ballkids (or, scenes from a friendship)

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Full program announced for DanceRites 2026

Dance and wrestling collide in Shaun Johnston’s The Scramble

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Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Serse

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Near at Hand: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2026

Thought-Provoking Outdoor Exhibition Activates Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne as a Living Gallery

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Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Serse

11 September 2026
High School Musical

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Savages

8 September 2026

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ICEHOUSE announce Man of Colours Tour

14 September 2026
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7 September 2026

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