Victoria's live venue industry continues its battle to stay afloat
It’s no secret that Australia’s highly celebrated music industry has recently been hit with obstacles
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Matilda McDermott
May 132 min read
REVIEW - Challengers: An addictive thrill, filled with sweat, tennis and eroticism
“Whose side are you on?” was the phrase uttered when leaving the theatre after Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.
Bennett Davy
May 74 min read
‘Our lucky charm’: The stories behind Flinders Street's (not so) hidden gem
On Flinders and Elizabeth Street lies one of Melbourne’s oldest photo booths. It's beloved by many and considered a 'hidden gem'.
Emily O'Mahoney
Apr 222 min read
REVIEW: I Have No Enemies - Bare Witness Theatre Co.
How well does the algorithm really know you? Emily O'Mahoney reviews "I Have No Enemies"
Bennett Davy and Dash Spencer-White
Apr 153 min read
NGV’s 'Triennial' highlights art’s changing landscape
As the curtain falls on the 2023-24 Triennial exhibition at the NGV, it left most guests perhaps overwhelmed by everything on display.
Nyah Barnes
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Melbourne Spring/Summer Theatre Update
By theatre-enthusiast Nyah Barnes Immerse yourself in some of my top picks for Melbourne this spring and summer! Type in the bit.ly links...
Drew Baker & Leah D'Cruz
Oct 2, 202314 min read
Elvis: A Musical Revolution
The hair. The voice. The pelvis! It’s time for a musical revolution, baby. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is back! Read to the end of the...
Sofia Fimognari
Sep 4, 20234 min read
Hook-up Culture: Modern Women in a Man’s World
The term ‘dating’ has taken on a very different meaning in a modern world of dating apps, casual hook-ups and exclusive commitment being...
Ava Rawlings
Jul 10, 20234 min read
As the seasons change, so can your body image
For many people, the change in seasons warrants a trip to the shops for new clothes, or rediscovering last year’s seasonal pieces. This...
Nyah Barnes
Jun 4, 20235 min read
A Summer of Theatre by Nyah Barnes
My theatre highlights for summer 2022/23 In my view, there is no better way to end a hot summer's day than by sitting in the...
Nyah Barnes
Jun 2, 20233 min read
REVIEW: The Children’s Bach by Helen Garner
“If only those birds sang that sang the best, how silent the woods would be.” Australian author and journalist, Helen Garner released her...
Sarah Soni John
May 23, 20234 min read
Ramadan: RMIT students explain
Sometimes skipping breakfast can make us feel so weak that facing the day feels like an impossible task. Imagine fasting for 14 to 15...
Jemma van Zaanen
May 23, 20232 min read
REVIEW: Goddess. Power. Glamour. Rebellion - celebrating women in film
ACMI’s latest exhibit celebrating women through 120 years of moving image history. Image supplied by ACMI The exhibit begins with bright...
Lauren Richardson
May 12, 20233 min read
Give it up for Jock Zonfrillo
As the latest season of Masterchef Australia wraps up the first week of it’s new season, Network 10 took the time to reflect on the...
Jemma van Zaanen
May 2, 20232 min read
Swanston’s Pick: May in Melbourne
As winter creeps in and the nights grow longer, our city continues to come to life The Melbourne's writers festival is one of many treats...
Drew Baker
Apr 24, 20232 min read
REVIEW: THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE
(Photo: Illumination, Nintendo) Forget what the Nintendo gatekeepers and the ‘culture cancellers’ said about Chris Pratt and an animated...
Drew Baker
Apr 20, 20232 min read
The 34th Alliance Française French Film Festival 2023
Presented by Champagne Lanson 1760 The flagship film, Masquerade (Photo: Alliance Française French Film Festival) Calling all film-lovers...
Caitlin Hall and Jemma van Zaanen
Apr 19, 20232 min read
REVIEW: Deadpan brings the dry comedy to MICF 2023
Dry humour and awkward tension make for a hilarious night with Deadpan (Photo: the Swanston Gazette) For comedy lovers, Nathan Hugh...
Drew Baker
Apr 7, 20234 min read
Being Seen on Screen Conference with Geena Davis in person
The two-time academy award winning actress at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) Melbourne David addressed a crowd in...
Jemma van Zaanen
Apr 2, 20232 min read
Melbourne International Comedy Festival bringing the laughs in 2023
Buckle in for the funniest time of the year this Autumn with The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Photo: Jemma van Zaanen) The...
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