Writing and Publishing
Why funding arts is smart philanthropy
It's hard to argue with clean water but the best philanthropy deals with issues before they become problems with debate,…
Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic
For her first novel Emma Viskic presents us with an intricately plotted mystery thriller.
Creating Cities by Marcus Westbury
This book chronicles the way cities and its inhabitants can change existing spaces, change a mindset and change a city.
Five emerging trends at Melbourne Fringe
From preoccupations with gender, sex and death to the growth of cabaret, this year’s Festival is a barometer of the…
Unveiled: This week’s program announcements
From the prehistoric past to the future of furniture design, this week's wrap of announcements features a broad range of…
Cultural capitals: Adelaide
In the latest in our Cultural Capitals series, we look at what Adelaide has that larger eastern states don't.
New Book Council sparks literary concerns
Eight months after the announcement of the Book Council of Australia the sector is speaking out about its concerns.
Rare political outing at writers' conference
All three major parties will vie for the ear of the nation's writers at the Australian Society of Author's national…
$10 an hour: harsh realities before Senate Inquiry
The Senate hearing on arts funding in Hobart was told the arts sector in Tasmania is close to collapse.
Stimulating audiences for Indigenous art
Nine in ten Australians value Indigenous art, but only one-quarter engage with it. A new report inspects the barriers and…