Writing and Publishing
Book Review: Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen, UQP
A satirical and ferocious reappraisal of Australiana kitsch through a poetic Indigenous perspective.
Lockdown extended in VIC as COVID cancellations continue to bite
RISING has now cancelled its remaining dates as Victoria's lockdown is extended, with other arts organisations postponing or following suit.
Book Review: The Believer by Sarah Krasnostein, Text Publishing
From the author of The Trauma Cleaner comes a new book about the depths and nuances of belief
Opportunities and Awards
AusCo First Nations Awards announced, Geelong Contemporary Art Prize winner, The Lighthouse Award for arts managers named, plus composers, comics…
Imagining 2030: A New Approach sets the horizon on a national cultural policy
The need for a national cultural policy has long been touted as critical for the arts to be better valued…
Digital is here to stay: how funders can support artists in the post-COVID landscape
With snap lockdowns and hybrid events part of the new normal Dr Jackie Bailey sees an opportunity for the creative…
Opportunities and Awards: The Next Chapter, Ravenswood Prize and more
China residencies announced, The Next Chapter calling writers, Ravenswood Women Arts Prize winner, black&write! Fellowships announced, Writing NSW mentorship, plus…
Reconciliation Week: 28 ways to play our part
From Truth Talking and keynote talks to kids' workshops, First Nations Arts Awards, exhibitions and First Nations theatre - we…
Five books in the spirit of Reconciliation Week
Five eclectic books to welcome you to Reconciliation Week.
The Sapphires' Tony Briggs options Miles Franklin winning novel 'The Yield'
Tara June Winch's The Yield is complex, crackling with words, a meditation on the power of Indigenous language. Tony Briggs…