How Melbourne ended up with the biggest comedy festival in the world
By Yasmin Jeffery

The very first Melbourne International Comedy Festival launched 40 years ago, and while it's kept its scrappy charm, things look pretty different today.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-40-year-anniversary/106450836

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