Writing and Publishing
Book review: Songs for the Dead and the Living, Sara M Saleh
A powerful story about what it means to find home and identity among conflict and migration.
Book review: Storytellers, Leigh Sales
Over 30 Australian journalists offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the news is made.
Opportunities and awards
Professional development opportunities for writers, visual artists, comedians and more, plus winners and finalists across the sector.
Book review: Broke, Sam Drummond
A memoir about the intersection between disability and financial precarity advocates for compassion.
Burning questions
Author Melanie Saward reflects on the evolution of her first novel, ‘Burn’, and what happens when Indigenous kids are severed…
Book review: Love, Dad, Laurie Steed
Parenting and a career in the arts push on writer Laurie Steed in this punchy memoir.
Slush pile success stories
Among the pile of unsolicited manuscripts, occasionally a couple will be picked up for publication. Here are some stories of…
More signs of arts media pain: powerhouse local arts mag to pause
An arts media platform that was started as a way to fill gaps in local arts coverage has announced it…
The launch of Creative Australia to welcome new era
Appointees announced for Creative Australia board, Music Australia Council and Creative Workplaces Council.
Book review: Big Meg, Tim Flannery and Emma Flannery
A fascinating insight into the detective work of shark fossils.