Writing and Publishing

First glimpse of this year's Melbourne Writers Festival
The cover has creaked open on this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival and judging by the first page it’s going to…

No free dinner, especially at Raheen
A little political history gives us some clues as to what George Brandis might be like as Arts Minister.

Have your say in Regional Arts survey
Regional Arts Australia is asking people to fill out an online survey to help shape the future of regional communities.

First timer and old hand compete for international prize
Booker prizewinner Thomas Keneally and first time novelist Amy Espeseth are both long-listed for the Warwick Prize.

New Deputy Chair for Creative Partnerships Australia Board
Sam Meers has been appointed as the Deputy Chair for the Board of Creative Partnerships Australia.

Applications close soon for $8 Million Youth Arts program
Applications for the $8 million Creative Young Stars Program, announced as part of the National Cultural Policy, close on 21…

$10.8 million for AGNSW
The Art Gallery of NSW has secured a crucial leg-up in the form of $10.8 million in state government funding.

Big spenders look for smart philanthropy
Top donors are every bit as engaged in the arts as creators and have their own philosophies and priorities.

New award to help artists tour Asia
A new award will recognise the important role played by Australian artists in strengthening cultural ties with Asian countries.

Coalition signals backing for arts elite
George Brandis is showing support for the controversial Melba Foundation, which was defunded after peer review.