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Arts Workforce Scoping Study interim findings indicate crisis across sectors

New findings illustrate that Australia's creative workforce is in a critical shape, facing recruitment and retention issues.

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Book review: The Truth about my Daughter, Jo Skinner

An exploration into the power dynamics and emotional upheavals of one family.

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Book review: Annihilation, Michel Houellebecq

A dour look at the state of the contemporary world.

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Book review: The Belburd, Nardi Simpson

A lyrical, multi-stranded novel about connection to Country.

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Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize 2024

A surprise winner in this year's award is out of this world.

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Career Advice

5 unexpected truths of being a published author

Here are some surprising facts about being in print for the very first time.

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Opportunities and awards

National Photographic Portrait Prize entries open, plus winners of the CGA Rising Stars, finalists of the SA Ruby Awards and…

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Book review: Australian Gospel: A Family Saga, Lech Blaine

Two Australian families go to war over their biological/foster offspring.

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Book review: Molly, Rosalie Ham

A compelling prequel to Rosalie Ham's bestseller 'The Dressmaker'.

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Career Advice

Self-publishing in Australia: everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

Taylor Swift's decision to self-publish has shone a spotlight on self-publishing in Australia – as the industry continues to gain…

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