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Writers festivals, literary prizes and competitions in 2019
Love all things writing related? Here’s a list to transfer straight into your calendar.

What to look out for in 2019: performing arts (part one)
From subscription brochures, independent programs and festival guides, we’ve scoured the country for some of the most intriguing performances and…

What the folk? Whatever happened to Australia’s national folklife centre?
The Australian Folklife Centre should have been an early victory in Australia’s culture wars: a moment when the Federal Government…

What we loved in 2018: performing arts
From classical music to contemporary circus, here are the shows that wowed our reviewers this year.

That was the year that was: 2018's biggest news stories
From political dramas to sudden resignations, and scandals to celebrations, we look back on the events that had the sector…

9 must-read books of 2018
ArtsHub takes a look back at the list of Australian books that have made the most impact in 2018.

11 podcasts for holiday binge listening
Whether it’s feminism, crime, or feel-good stories, you won’t be bored over the summer break with this selection of podcasts.

22 ways to approach the end of year blues
The end of the year can bring mixed feelings for many people working across the arts. Madeleine Dore delves into…

All I want for Christmas is a beautiful new art book!
Diana Carroll takes a look at the bookshops to see what’s new for the art lover in your life.

What happens when a small community loses its arts coverage?
The decision by Hobart's The Mercury to axe all theatre, dance, and music criticism in its pages has alarmed the…