Writing and Publishing
Australian writing and publishing faces ‘grinding austerity’
‘When it comes to public funding, literature has long been the poor cousin of the arts,’ wrote Ben Eltham on…
Making the funding ask more human (and successful)
When things feel bleak, The Australian Cultural Fund is hitting opportunities out of the ballpark to fund artists’ projects.
The arts news you may have missed
From a breakdown of the Federal Budget to the latest international and Australian programs, here are the arts news that…
Book review: We've Got This, edited by Eliza Hull
A trailblazing publication that explores the world of disabled parents in Australia.
2022 Stella shortlist celebrates diversity of form
A graphic novel and two books of poetry are among the six titles shortlisted for this year's Stella Prize.
Book review: Dinner with the Schnabels, Toni Jordan
Jordan's latest novel is a funny and heartfelt look at the chaos of love, marriage and family.
Book review: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, Benjamin Stevenson
Funny and ingenious, this is an exemplary contribution to the detective genre.
Opportunities and awards wrap
Call outs for churchie emerging art prize, Scribe Varuna Fellowship plus winners of the 67th Blake Prize, 2022 Matilda Awards…
Book review: The Sorrow Stone, Kári GÃslason
An historical fiction set in Iceland is rich with detail about societal and cultural mores.
Book review: Other Houses, Paddy O'Reilly
A gritty tale of class and aspirations and falling deep within the cracks.