Writing and Publishing

Arts get more research money (for now)
Creative arts and humanities are receiving more research funding thanks to a rule change but the good news may not…

A new kind of book film
Selling screen rights has long been a holy grail for authors but 'The Turning' turns the genre crossing around.

New appointments in the arts this week
The Brisbane Powerhouse and Screen Australia are in the spotlight with key announcements this week.

NICA signs historic four-year, $12.9 million funding agreement
New funding ensures National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) will continue to offer a Bachelor of Circus Arts in 2014…

Awards in the Arts this week
This week’s awards span across dance, writing, music and festivals.

Sculpture grant brings new work to Heide
Heide Museum of Modern Art has been granted $100,000 for the latest addition to its Sculpture Park.

Brisbane Writers Festival announces 2013 program
This year's festival includes a huge variety of events with an impressive list of speakers from the industry.

New Hamer Hall celebrates successful first year
Arts Centre Melbourne’s New Hamer Hall celebrates its ‘first’ anniversary with 400,000 people attending concerts.

Museums Board of Victoria's recent appointments
The announcement includes reappointment of Professor Margaret Gardener as President of the Board.

$1.2m fund for creative entrepreneurs
Creative start-up businesses now have access to a privately-funded Creative Enterprise Fund, the first in Australia.