Writing and Publishing
Book review: Shirl by Wayne Marshall
Marshall fuses Australiana with magical realism by blending beast, man, fact and fiction in his debut short story collection.
Book review: The Future of Us by Liz Allen
for social researcher Liz Allen, the study of population, or ‘demography’, is like a real-life Choose Your Own Adventure.
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
The Blue Room Theatre announces a change of leadership.
Book review: Tony Wheeler's Islands of Australia by Tony Wheeler
This is a book for the traveller, the hiker, the swimmer, the diver, and – in a timely coincidence –…
Exit Interview: Izzy Roberts-Orr, Emerging Writers' Festival
After leaving her role as AD of Emerging Writers' Festival, Roberts-Orr reflects on her career highlights and the next challenge.
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin resigns
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin resigns after non compliance with COVID-19 isolation rules.
Book review: The Simple Shift by Chris Helder
The Simple Shift will come in handy right now for anyone struggling as a result of social isolation.
30% Fair
The sector’s governance is broken and the values underwriting it are morally bankrupt, argues David Pledger. A radical reshaping of…
Federal Government announces $27M in targeted relief funding for arts
Indigenous Arts, Regional Arts and Support Act are the recipients of a targeted multi-million dollar package for the arts, but…
Job cuts hit publishing industry
Redundancies and reduced hours are being rolled out by publishers as they grapple with COVID-19.