Writing and Publishing
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation wins the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2024
The Indigenous, Community-led organisation wins the largest award of its kind in the world.
Opportunities and awards
Art award for youths, major commission opportunities, plus winners of WA Multicultural Awards and nominees of 2024 Queensland Music Awards.
A rise in demand for good writers
From creative writing genres to honing workplace writing skills, this program gives you the edge when it comes to flexible…
Australian teen literary habits revealed by new Deakin University research
Deakin University surveyed high school students to understand reading habits and preferences among teenagers, with the goal of increasing teen…
This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
2024 Stella Prize shortlist announcement
Small press publishing houses dominate the shortlist of this year's Stella Prize.
Book review: Whenever You're Ready, Trish Bolton
A debut novel from a Melbourne-based author in which a trio of 70-something women take the spotlight.
Brisbane's bookshops: navigating challenges with community and innovation
Sales are down nationally, but book shops in Brisbane are moving with the times and seeing rewards.
Live Literature in Australia report
New research about the live events that bring authors and illustrators to the community has been released.
Book review: Cool Water, Myfanwy Jones
Fathers and sons and how damage can be inherited.