Writing and Publishing

Sydney Writers’ Festival Roundup 2017
Festival theme of refuge investigates one of the most urgent issues of our times

The Cleaner by Elisabeth Herrmann
The central character in The Cleaner is a cleaning lady, Judith Kepler, who is like no cleaner you have ever…

How not having my shit together helped my career
We are fed the mantra about needing to have a roadmap, but often that road is full of U-turns and…

Why kids need a musical education
A much-loved kid’s performer has created an innovative program to make music accessible for all children.

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
The Australian Ballet, APRA AMCOS, Australian Youth Orchestra and NAVA all face significant changes.

Fast Forward: rebuilding SCA, how it counts
In response to Sydney University’s Final Change Plan for SCA, sector leaders have met to identify pressure points in what…

Grants opportunity: Community driven events and projects wanted
Yarra Ranges Council is calling for expressions of interest for festivals, arts and heritage or community development projects to enliven…

Fact Check: SCA Final Change Plan
Earlier this week, the University of Sydney released its Final Change Plan (FCP) for Sydney College of the Arts. Artshub…

‘It gets harder’: Tim Winton on writing
The author of Cloudstreet offers insights into the writing life and reflects on the differences between writing for the page…

Leading by celebrating difference
We all know Queenslanders are different, but CIAF has put a new brand on that unique creativity, one that is…