Writing and Publishing
Prescribing books for the soul
What should you read to cure loneliness? To reignite passion for life? To find confidence? A bibliotherapist identifies fiction and…
State Library Victoria receives biggest donation ever
Less than six months after launching its ambitious redevelopment campaign, the State Library of Victoria has three quarters of the…
Why funding arts is smart philanthropy
It's hard to argue with clean water but the best philanthropy deals with issues before they become problems with debate,…
Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic
For her first novel Emma Viskic presents us with an intricately plotted mystery thriller.
Creating Cities by Marcus Westbury
This book chronicles the way cities and its inhabitants can change existing spaces, change a mindset and change a city.
Five emerging trends at Melbourne Fringe
From preoccupations with gender, sex and death to the growth of cabaret, this year’s Festival is a barometer of the…
Unveiled: This week’s program announcements
From the prehistoric past to the future of furniture design, this week's wrap of announcements features a broad range of…
Cultural capitals: Adelaide
In the latest in our Cultural Capitals series, we look at what Adelaide has that larger eastern states don't.
New Book Council sparks literary concerns
Eight months after the announcement of the Book Council of Australia the sector is speaking out about its concerns.
Rare political outing at writers' conference
All three major parties will vie for the ear of the nation's writers at the Australian Society of Author's national…