Writing and Publishing

Why the Prime Minister's Literary Awards need an urgent overhaul
Complaints about the judging process and the PM's involvement have dogged the awards.

Regional magnets draw visitors off the beaten track
Leading regional cultural centres make a virtue of their locations, creating iconic Australian arts destinations.

Bendigo Writers Festival grows big ideas on regional ground
Alongside novelists, poets and short-fiction writers, people who use words to shift public consciousness are front and centre in this…

Boost for arts education
A philanthropic partnership will deliver a major boost to arts education in South Australia.

The art of video game writing
From solo wordless adventure stories to story-heavy adventures created by a team, gaming writing requires a unique set of skills

Art detects pollution by changing colour in toxic air
A UK artist has created a wearable artwork that changes colour according to pollution levels.

Beating the four fears that block creative people
Fear can block our creativity or turn our creative practice mediocre. So what makes some artists 'fearless'?

Be careful what you wish for
Sudden success might sound like a dream but it can cause arts organisations many sleepless nights.

What's gone wrong with diversity in the arts
Women writers of colour called out the tokenism they often strike when discussing diversity at the Emerging Writers' Festival.

Arts boosted in NSW budget
The NSW State Budget has delivered funding for key cultural infrastructure and continuing support for local arts organisations.