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The world premiere of Break of Day at @malthousetheatre closes this weekend. Directed by @toogoodsey and starring @kat_stewy and @sherryleewatson, it’s the kind of brilliant new Australian work Malthouse backs season after season. With packed out performances and glowing reviews, it has resonated with critics and audiences alike.

Swipe for some of the coverage highlights. by @common___state

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And now, for some news we’re really proud to share: The Luxury Report, produced for @kayandburton and NAB Private Wealth, has been shortlisted for ‘Custom Publication of the Year’ in the 2026 @mumbrella_aus Publish Awards, alongside an impressive group of established titles. We’ve been at the helm since issue 4, and as we approach our 10th edition, it’s a nice moment to be recognised alongside such great company. Big thanks to our publishing partners, our contributors, and every member of our Editorial & Design team who make every issue happen. by @common___state

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Welcome to the family, @geelonggallery. We’re glad to be on board. Even more so that our first project together is this one.

To mark its 130th year, and in the centenary year of Monet’s death, Geelong Gallery has just opened its most ambitious exhibition yet: ‘Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel, art dealer among the artists.’

On now until 11 October, the exhibition unfolds across five gallery spaces with more than 70 paintings, most on loan from private French collections and never before seen in Australia.

At the heart of it all is visionary 19th-century French art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who nearly went bankrupt backing Monet, Renoir, Morisot and Pissarro at a time when the art establishment wanted nothing to do with them.

The show includes eight Monet works, the largest concentration currently on display anywhere in the country. It also introduces a second generation of painters Durand-Ruel championed later in life, whose work has never travelled outside Europe, until now.

Curated by Marianne Mathieu (@museemarmottanmonet_) alongside Claire Durand-Ruel (@clairedurandruelsno), great–great-granddaughter of the man himself.

Not to be missed. On now at Geelong Gallery. by @common___state

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Introducing @dropshopdrinks: a little neighbourhood bottle shop on Lygon Street, Brunswick East, built on a simple idea.

Small but bold, it’s taken the intuitive layout, tight curation and effortless in-and-out of a Japanese convenience store, and applied it to wine.

Offering a welcome escape from the decision fatigue that often comes with buying booze, Drop Shop stocks a shortlist of certified bangers organised around real occasions (weeknight dinners, weekend parties, impressing your in-laws)—not someone else’s idea of what you should like.

It’s the work of our founder Luke McKinnon and head of special projects @dan_sims, who’ve spent the past year quietly building the concept with store manager Courtney Keegan. We’re biased, but we think Drop Shop is going to change a few minds about what a bottle shop can be.

Look for the pink elephant, pop in and say hello. by @common___state

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Grab your popcorn, the 2026 @melbfilmfest program has just dropped.

A comedian turned foodie navigates newfound virality and a secret she’s desperate to keep. Pedro Almodóvar mines his own life for inspiration in a razor-sharp metafiction on art and ego. Climate change pushes polar bears into uneasy contact with a Canadian town. Screening in Competition, a case of mistaken identity with a dying relative unlocks an unexpected homecoming. As always, there’s plenty of cinematic gold worth clearing your calendar for. These are just some of the films topping our list. by @common___state

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What a festival. Lil’ Kim commanding Festival Hall, Florentina Holzinger arriving fresh from her Venice Biennale sensation to deliver A Year Without Summer, the historic Flinders Street Station Ballroom reborn as a living dance academy, world-class live music and theatre across the city, plus the launch of the very first Australian Dance Biennale.

We’re thrilled to have been part of it once again. Here’s to another unforgettable Melbourne winter, @rising.melbourne. by @common___state

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The Luxury Report returns with Issue 12—an edition defined by those who’ve redrawn the map.

On the cover: one family’s multigenerational journey from a suitcase of vitamins to a global health empire. Elsewhere, explorer @_peterhillary reflects on legacy and his lifelong passion for exploring and protecting our planet, and Paris-based architect and designer @jorispoggioli checks in ahead of his recent Australian debut. This issue also examines how Indigenous Australian artists are commanding the world stage, and follows three winemakers who’ve traded home ground for the world’s most storied terroirs.

The Luxury Report is a quarterly print publication designed and produced by Common State for @kayandburton and NAB Private Wealth. by @common___state

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This month is another big one. We’ll be joining you in packed theatres, singing along with the festival crowds and going to town on cheese and wine...

Here’s what’s on our May calendar so far:

@melbwritersfest wrapped for another year.
@revel.global: @mouldxpalooza takes over Brisbane Fri 22–Sun 24 May.
@malthousetheatre’s Game. Set. Match. runs until Fri 23 May & Pride and Prejudice premieres Thu 14 May.
@alwayslivevic Victorian Vibes heads to Traralgon on Sat 16 May.
@rising.melbourne & @acmionline present Reverb: The Vinyl Factory opens Thu 22 May.

And there’s more still to come. by @common___state

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@melbwritersfest turns 40, and the 2026 program reminds us why human storytelling matters more than ever.

Already in the diary: 2025 Booker Prize winner David Szalay on his new novel Flesh; Yann Martel back on Australian soil for the first time in a decade; and in a headline double bill at Town Hall, Jacinda Ardern in conversation with Virginia Trioli on leadership in crisis, and R. F. Kuang interviewed by Shelley Parker-Chan. Also on the list: Stephanie Alexander discusses finding joy in the kitchen, plus a timely panel on the rise of independent media featuring Antoinette Lattouf, Amy Remeikis, Antoun Issa and Osman Faruqi. And that’s just the beginning... by @common___state

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7 months ago

Our 6th year with @sydney_festival marked Festival Director Kris Nelson’s first, and the festival’s milestone 50th anniversary. Cover stories, live broadcast crosses, in-depth artist profiles and critical reviews across print, broadcast and online put international debuts and bold Australian work in front of Sydney audiences.

Swipe for some of our highlights that helped the city celebrate half a century. by @common___state

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The program has landed for @sydney_festival’s 50th year! Under the new direction of Kris Nelson, the January 2026 edition unfolds over 18 days of daring performances, vivid public art and celebrations across Sydney. Check out the full program and see how the Festival celebrates its past while boldly stepping into the future. by @common___state

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