Writing and Publishing

DRM-free e-books show no piracy increase
A year after removing digital rights management from its books sci-fi publisher Tor made a surprising announcement.

New CEO of the Australia Council announced
Arts Minister Tony Burke has announced Tony Grybowski as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council.

American Psycho author takes axe to Glaad
Enfant terrible novelist Bret Easton Ellis calls out 'the gatekeepers of politically correct gayness'.

Digital not always the answer
Digital is not the Messiah that will save dying Indigenous language says academic.

The healing power of art in China
An Australian woman puts truth in notorious artist, Tracey Emin’s words, ‘art is for everyone, not just elite'.

ArtsHub TV: The one everyone wants to win
With $100,000 for established artists and $60,000 for early career artists, these Creative Fellowship winners have struck gold.

Top 5 picks of Head On Photo Festival
We've picked out five of the best from Australia's largest photography festival.

Simplified grants system, promises new OzCo CEO
The number of grants categories will be slashed from about 150 to no more than 12 under the vision of…

Double the winners for Australia Council fellowships
Eleven artists have been awarded Australia Council Creative Australia Fellowships, six extras as well as the original five.

Crikey heads to Adelaide
Adelaide Festival of Ideas has handpicked former Crikey editor, Sophie Black, to take the helm as director for 2013.