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After 20 years, Lindy Hume has programmed her final festival
Having curated 12 international arts festivals in 20 years, Hume says it’s time for a change of direction.
Industry responses to Australia’s 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 – and does it matter?
‘Nostalgic’ 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 Warhol’s pithy sayings contain lessons…
Molly Meldrum at 80: how the ‘artfully incoherent’ 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 Elvis has been nominated for eight Oscars, while Everything Everywhere All at Once 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…