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Isol awarded world’s biggest children’s book prize
Argentinian author and illustrator Isol has been awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for children’s literature.

Warhol's Mao Zedong unwelcome in China
Chinese censors cut portraits of Chairman Mao from travelling Warhol retrospective.

Art Dubai wraps up with most successful fair yet
Art Dubai recently wrapped up for yet another year, leaving organisers plenty to boast about after just having experienced its…

Tasmanian Literary Awards Winners Announced
Excellence recognized in established and emerging talent as winners of the Tasmanian Literary Awards are announced.

ASA announces eBook conversion website for authors
The Australian Society of Authors has announced the launch of a website to help authors convert their published works to…

Tim Stitz is Chamber Made Opera’s new Creative Director
Tim Stitz takes over from David Young as Chamber Made Opera’s new Creative Director in mid-2013.

New arts minister connects and clears the air
New Arts Minister Tony Burke is on the road to promising implementation of the National Cultural Policy and clearing up…

Future filmmakers get much needed boost
Ten Victorian school students will get first-hand experience at filmmaking as part of ACMI’s Hothouse – Tall Poppies Grow Here…

Storyology Needs Your Help
Festival seeks contributions from all storytellers in an effort to innovate the craft.

Sydney developing a cultural policy all its own
Clover Moore wants people who live, work and visit the harbour city to help strengthen the its cultural life.