Writing and Publishing
Authors speak on the power of language and art
Authors, poets and illustrators nominated in this year’s 2020 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards describe an experience in which they realised…
AWGIES 2020 bow down to a one-woman theatre show
Suzie Miller's quietly spectacular international career in theatre, informed by an education in science, law and theatre, adds a prime…
Arts industry specific loan scheme announced
Following an agreement between the Morrison Government and two major banks, Australia’s first arts and entertainment loan scheme has been…
Book Review: Redfern: Aboriginal activism in the 1970s by Johanna Perheentupa
A history of the establishment of some key pioneering Aboriginal community groups and organisations in Redfern, Sydney, paving the way…
Best children's books of 2020 feature Stories on equality, nature and family
There’s plenty that can be learnt from kid’s books, and it’s so much truer in 2020. ArtsHub takes a look…
On the Move: Latest appointments and departures
Bundanon Trust CEO steps down, A New Approach appoints new Board, Kill Your Darlings appoints new Deputy Editor, and more.
Why you need a tree change (from the archives)
People working in the arts and creative industries are moving out of the city and finding the tree change to…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Belvoir and STC granted exemption on audience numbers, Overlapping Magisteria opens at ACCA, high-flying PIPPIN comes to Australia, plus more…
How street art can revitalise a city
Postponed due to COVID, the first edition of the Fivex Art Prize will soon be announced with artworks to be…
Creative industries inquiry demonstrates need for national cultural policy as hearings continue
Australia’s Parliament is holding an inquiry into the creative industries. Ben Eltham looks at the evidence given in public hearings.