Writing and Publishing
Art's weapon against future water wars
As the world is destabilised by a water crisis, art can play a role in stopping us taking for granted…
How to ask for a pay rise
Be prepared and make your employer an offer they can't refuse.
Regulations are killing creativity
Regulation and bureaucracy are sucking creativity out of public art in Australia. It’s easier to work overseas.
Long work hours hurt women more
Work hour limits need to change for better mental health and gender equality.
You can make money on Spotify
The switch to streaming services requires musicians and the music industry to rethink how they do business but some are…
Why artists live in regional Australia
Although cities get the lion’s share of funding, regional towns are home to many of Australia most creative people.
Small publishers get a prized break
Publishers bear the brunt of costs when it comes to entering works in literary prizes but a new initiative aims…
Tear down the theatres, build up the artists
'Anywhere art' is now so widespread that the need for purpose-built galleries and theatres is being questioned.
Women writers scoop Literary Awards
Of the seven Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, six were won by women.
The Best Australian Stories 2016 Edited by Charlotte Wood
A rumination on absence.