Writing and Publishing
Opportunities and awards
Drawing award now open for entries, opportunities for First Nations playwrights, fellowships awarded to writers, finalists of women in portraiture…
Kids' art and poetry exhibition at NSW Parliament House celebrates respectful relationships
Showcasing work by primary and secondary school students from 28 NSW public schools, the 'Every Step Counts' exhibition responds to…
Book review: Morgan is My Name, Sophie Keetch
This sweeping saga is the first in a trilogy about one of the most compelling villains of Arthurian legend.
Book review: Ballet Confidential by David McAllister
Behind the scenes of the glamorous world of tights, tiaras and tutus.
Book review: Never Look Desperate, Rachel Matthews
A comedic novel that cradles emotional warmth at its core.
Survey on book publishing industry
The MEAA's survey seeks transparency of conditions within the Australian book industry.
New Powerhouse commission places writers in museums
In the first of a new writing series linked to its collection, Powerhouse focuses on pioneering computer programmer Ada Lovelace,…
Opportunities and awards
Financial barriers removed for National Portrait Gallery prizes, plus winners of Design Fringe, dual champions of poetry slam and more!
How we can get Australians to read more
Being seen reading, helps normalise the idea of picking up a book or device. A panel discusses other methods for…
Book review: Fake Heroes, Otto English
Fake Heroes features 10 notable people from history's pages, and reveals what they were really like.