Last night, the Melbourne Theatre Company presented the world premiere of Do Not Pass Go, a new Australian play by Jean Tong (Heartbreak High, Erotic Stories, Hungry Ghosts). Developed through the company’s NEXT STAGE Writers’ Program, the production explores modern working life, friendship and the pressure many people feel when reflecting on where they are […]

The Art Gallery of New South Wales presents ARTEXPRESS 2026, the highly anticipated annual exhibition showcasing exceptional artworks created by students who completed the 2025 Higher School Certificate (HSC) Visual Arts course. Now in its 43rd year at the Gallery, ARTEXPRESS continues to be one of Australia’s most significant exhibitions dedicated to emerging young artists. […]

The St Kilda Festival 2026 returns to Melbourne’s iconic foreshore on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2026, bringing two full days of free live music, youth-friendly entertainment and community celebrations by the beach. Now in its 45th year, this much-loved Melbourne music festival continues to be one of Australia’s largest and longest-running free cultural […]