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Industry responses to Australiaās Poet Laureate position
The National Cultural Policy heralds a Poet Laureate posting. What do the poets think?

Ghostwriting: what happens behind the cover?
Invisible ghostwriters slink behind-the-scenes, often hiding behind the name of the published author, but their work should be heralded.

Richard Bell on 'You Can Go Now' documentary
Following five decades of activism and art, the artist is now the subject of a new documentary.

Prison art around Australia
How art programs are helping prisoners unlock their creative skills and work towards a more successful rehabilitation.

What books are kids reading in Australian schools ā and does it matter?
āNostalgicā classics or edgy contemporary texts? Alex Bacalja takes a look at what Aussie kids are reading in schools.

Career and money advice from Andy Warhol
Often heralded as the artist who turned art into commerce and commerce into art, Andy Warholās pithy sayings contain lessons…

Molly Meldrum at 80: how the āartfully incoherentā presenter changed Australian music
Liz Giuffre reflects on the life of Ian 'Molly' Meldrum and his impact on Australian music journalism.

2023 Oscars nominations: Elvis and all the other hopefuls
Baz Luhrmann's ElvisĀ has been nominated for eight Oscars, while Everything Everywhere All at OnceĀ leads with 11.

First Nations events on Survival Day
Survival Day is a time of reflection and remembering, as well as an opportunity to platform First Nations artists. Check…

Whatās it like being an understudy since COVID?
In an era when performer illness is more likely due to COVID, what is it like to be one of…