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Stella goes to Brisbane

Stella now heads over to Queensland to curate a free, one-day writers' festival.

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Opportunities and awards

Peter Porter Poetry Prize welcomes submissions, new Deaf Writing Commission, plus winners of PICA commissions and new ARIA Hall of…

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Dunkeld Writers Festival – why would you want to be anywhere else?

This weekend's Dunkeld Writers Festival will explore the landscape and the memories it holds.

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So you want my arts job: Legal Editor

Erin O'Dwyer brings her combined experience in law and journalism to the table as legal editor of 'The Law Handbook'.

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2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards shortlists

Find out the shortlisted titles of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards across six categories.

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Trent Dalton to be artist-in-residence at the Museum of Brisbane

Best-selling author Trent Dalton will be inviting Brisbanites to share love stories once again in an interactive love letter experience.

Leila Gurruwiwi accepts award for Ngali, Business Achievement Award at National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2024. Leila is a woman with dark brown skin and closely shaved black hair, wearing a black dress and earthy coloured shawl, holding the award certificate with a large shell at the centre. She is surrounded by a model on each side wearing patterened garments in front of a photo wall.
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Opportunities and awards

Grants for professional development, fringe festival call-out, plus winners of Australian Wearable Art Festival, and finalists of Woollahra Small Sculpture…

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Book review: The Book of Elsewhere, Keanu Reeves and China Miéville 

The film star and award-winning writer collaborate on a novel that successfully fleshes out Keanu Reeves’ 'BRZRKR' comic book universe. 

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So you want my arts job: Magazine Art Director

‘I am the one that makes the magazine look good!’ says Kim Douglas, the Art Director of 'Selector' magazine.

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5 tips on landing a visually arresting book cover

Tips on how to curate design, text and imagery to make a strong book cover.

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