Features
Meanjin has been saved, but where are the opportunities for emerging writers?
A recent win for a beloved literary journal is a small gain for new authors who face diminished writing pathways.
Upside-Down Garden by Jumaadi turns corporate Sydney on its head
The first large-scale public artwork from Indonesian-Australian artist Jumaadi flips the city’s built and natural environment upside-down.
Slingsby’s last hurrah: a fairy tale triptych in an intimate, custom-built theatre
Adelaide company Slingsby is mounting its final work, A Concise Compendium of Wonder, in a custom-made, environmentally friendly theatre for…
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir is a remarkable tale of survival
In A Hymn to Life, Gisèle Pelicot explores the aftermath of learning about her husband’s heinous sexual crimes against her.
Is the creative state crumbling? Defunded arts organisations fear the answer is yes
Eight successful arts organisations have suddenly been defunded, while others have only been funded for two years instead of four,…
What I learnt as an artist judging an international craft prize
In a major coup, two Australians made the cut in the international Loewe Craft Prize. We speak to one of…
Australia’s arts and disability movement is gaining new momentum
The National Director of Arts and Disability Network Australia says there will be no more decisions about us without us.
Supporting our stages: the NSW performing arts sector looks ahead
Over the past decade, state government support has helped independent theatres in New South Wales stay afloat. But they, and…
What do our reading choices say about us?
Red-flag books and authors, performative readers – what we read is under greater scrutiny than ever before.
10 films to see at the 2026 Europa! Europa Film Festival
This year's Europa! Europa Film Festival runs across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart and Auckland.