Writing and Publishing

Hon. Peter Garrett talks his Arts Record
FEDERAL ELECTION: Minister for the Environment Protection, Peter Garratt MP outlines to ArtsHub the achievements of the Labor government over…

The wild ride of ideas in Byron Bay
BYRON BAY WRITERS' FESTIVAL: This will be Director, Jenni Caffin’s fourth and last festival before she hands over the reigns…

Noel Staunton's Brisbane Festival
Noel Staunton is a highly esteemed arts producer, who has worked successfully in the Australian arts scene for the past…

In defence of the Australia Council
A recent call for an overhaul of the Australia Council misses the real culprit. If Australian cultural policy is in…

Sharman Pretty: From Start to Finish
VCAM: Since funding cuts in 2005 the VCA began a tumultuous journey of mergers and staff cuts and their continuation…

South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LIVING ARTISTS FESTIVAL: From July 30 to August 22, South Australia’s artists are exhibiting themselves, in a good…

VCAM's New Conservatorium of Music
VCAM: Last Friday, in a sudden turn of events, Melbourne University’s Faculty of VCA and Music (VCAM) was split in…

Kate Jennings:Exposing distant parts
MILDURA WRITERS' FESTIVAL: Kate Jennings walks into the hotel foyer for our interview with eyes sweeping for contact, her iPad…

YouTube finds a safe harbour
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: For the last couple of years, media giant Viacom has been trying to prove that YouTube, and its…

Don Watson: Language Lost
MILDURA WRITERS FESTIVAL: Don Watson has been thinking about language for a long time. And he doesn't like what's been…