Writing and Publishing

Festivals and events cancelled across the country
As Victoria declares a state of emergency, festivals and organisations across the nation are cancelling and postponing their programming –…

Book review: Agent Running in the Field by John le Carré
A great spy story from a master of the craft.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New appointments at Performing Lines, APAM, Brisbane Open House and more.

Why knowing your values can help make big career decisions easier
Break out the post-it notes, it's time to think deeply about what matters most to you.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Plans for Fed Square, new Blak Design initiative, actors with disability in conversation, the first trans love story on stage,…

Miss Fisher and her fans: how a small screen heroine became a global phenomenon
From a novel published in 1989 to a global hit series and now a feature film, Kerry Greenwood's flapper detective…

We're here for the show: 60 years of Adelaide Festival
While attending Adelaide Festival, Jared Thomas saw something that made him question years of racism and set him on the…

12 must-see Australian writers at Sydney Writers Festival 2020
With an urgent call to arms and a star-studded lineup writers, here's a dozen local writers to add to your…

Dressing with hindsight
Like many teens, author Cate Kennedy felt uncomfortable with body image. She shares a story that changed how she perceived…

2020 Australia Council Awards recipients announced
Eight artists have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to their art forms and to the cultural life of the…