Writing and Publishing
The Dictionary of Lost Words voted Indie Book of the Year
Williams’ novel, based on the creation of the first Oxford English Dictionary, has been honoured as the overall winner at…
Book Review: Eating with my Mouth Open by Sam van Zweden
Melbourne-based writer Sam van Zweden explores food and the body in all their complexities and nuances in this eloquent exploration…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New chair for the MSO, AFL great joins STCSA Board, Australian Festival of Chamber Music announces new Executive Director, and…
Arts leaders look back on COVID (and ahead)
15 arts leaders use the lockdown anniversary to reflect on the past year's learnings, and check their stepping moving forward.
Celebrating 30 years of Varuna
Varuna alumni Dr Jackie Bailey writes about the many ways she loves the Australia's much-loved writers retreat, which turns 30…
Book Review: From Where I Fell by Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson's latest title is a funny and moving story with references aplenty to falling, transplantation and migration.
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
MTC announces Act 2 of its program, symphony immersion for Stonnington, results for Adelaide Festival, new art acquisitions for MCA…
Book Review: The Performance by Claire Thomas
A multi-dimensional treat, Claire Thomas writes with graceful precision in her newest fiction work The Performance.
Book Review: The Imitator by Rebecca Starford
The strength of Rebecca Starford's debut novel lies in how it tackles the question of belonging.
Career-launching writers award now calling for entries
The David Unaipon Award is known for launching the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers.