Writing and Publishing

Book review: The Naturalist of Amsterdam, Melissa Ashley
Ashley's latest book is an historical fiction set at the turn of the 18th century and featuring unsung women who…

Music Review: Ecstasy, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Series 8, Adelaide Town Hall
The ASO's final Symphony Series for 2023 featured outstanding contributions from violinist Anthony Marwood and conductor Chloé van Soeterstède.

Book review: Only Sound Remains, Hossein Asgari
A novel exploring a father-son relationship and Iranian diasporic poetry.

Book review: Green Dot, Madeleine Gray
This impressive debut explores the complexities of love in the context of an illicit workplace romance.

CALD, CARM and collected: fostering the future artists of Australia
Leaders of Australia’s foremost arts companies run by and with culturally and linguistically diverse young people, speak about their role…

Opportunities and awards
Calibre Essay Prize open for entries, development opportunity for regional youths, plus winner of Portia Geach Memorial Award and finalists…

Book review: At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker
The moving true story of a WWII love that changed the White Australia policy.

What art ought to be through practice and engagement
Key topics raised at the recent Sydney Ideas talk on the importance of art in uncovering stories, connecting cultures, and…

After collective efforts, Hobart recognised as new UNESCO City of Literature
A five-year ambition has come to fruition thanks to the efforts of the City of Hobart's literary community.

Diversity and the regional arts sector
Key administrators of arts in regional Australia speak about diversity in the regional arts sector and reflect on why we…