Writing and Publishing
Manus Island detainee awarded prominent human rights accolade
Abdul Aziz Muhamat, a refugee detained on Manus Island, who reported on his experiences for Walkley award-winning podcast The Messenger…
Review: FOX 8 by George Saunders
Saunders uses Fox 8’s voice to tell a fascinating bedtime story while pleading for the preservation of endangered species.
Applause: latest funding and awards announced
Tony McNamara wins BAFTA Original Screenplay, MTC's 2019 Women in Theatre Program participants announced, AIDC announces finalists for The FACTory…
How an indie company is working to engage new audiences
Pairing with local businesses with an established customer base can help transform unengaged audiences into cabaret fans.
Art as a balm for the island state
In the wake of January’s devastating bushfires, Ten Days on the Island offers Tasmanians a chance to come together and…
Review: Nobody’s Looking at You by Janet Malcolm, Text Publishing
Reading one of Malcolm’s essays is more like reading a short story than a newspaper article.
Review: The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
This murder mystery is a Sunday Times bestseller. It won the Costa First Novel award and the Books are My…
On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
New appointments for the Wheeler Centre, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Baluk Arts, the Queen Victoria Women's Centre, and…
ArtsHub and Screenhub appoint George Dunford as new Content Director
Dunford has had a wide-ranging career in digital leadership, and will be relocating from Canberra to Melbourne to take up…
Kip Williams on love and LGBTQI+ storytelling
A special panel discussion at NIDA will put LGBTQI+ storytelling and representation centre-stage this Valentine’s Day.