Writing and Publishing
Australia needs universal basic income for artists
Ireland has recently instituted a new scheme to pay artists an universal basic income, here’s what that would look like…
Opportunities and awards wrap
Callouts for Sidney Myer Fellows and winners of the Australian Women in Music Awards plus 65 Telstra NATSIAA finalists announced.
$1 billion pledged to screen industry by the Greens
Australian stories on our screens are essential, says Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
How to stop comparing and enjoy your own success (from the archives)
Comparing ourselves to other people is only natural, but it can get in the way of us creating our best…
The arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
Evelyn Araluen wins the tenth annual Stella Prize
A debut poetry collection takes home the top award for writing by Australian women and gender diverse people.
Finding gay panic in writing
When author Jonathan Butler started researching his ancestor’s sexuality, he soon encountered the thorny business of outing the dead.
Opportunities and awards wrap
New art award for Tweed, HOTA calls for rockstars and 2022 MICF rounds up with winners announced, plus more opportunities.
Booktube and Booktok reaching new readers
These media platforms are a burgeoning influence in providing content about Australian books to a new audience.
Book review: A History of Dreams, Jane Rawson
A coven of witches conspire to upset the socio-political status quo in sleepy Adelaide.