Writing and Publishing
Book review: The Crying Room, Gretchen Shirm
A (slow) moving meditation on the bonds and frays of family ties.
The forgotten history of Tasmania’s convict nurseries
Unearthing the tragic fates of hundreds of babies in the early 1800s.
Opportunities and awards
This week’s announcements include the National Photographic Portrait Prize winner, APRA PDAs, Penguin Literary Prize, Miles Franklin shortlist and more.
Book review: The Terrible Event, David Cohen
Shrewd and powerful observations fuel these tales of ordinary people.
So you want my arts job: Proofreader
Proofreading is a last chance, 'spit and polish' appraisal of a writer's work for pesky mistakes. Being finicky and pedantic…
Australia Council jump-starts touring initiatives with $2.8 million
The latest round of recipients announced for the Playing Australia, Contemporary Music Touring Program and Contemporary Touring Initiative.
Opportunities and awards
This week's opportunities include the National Capital Art Prize and the National Arts and Disability Awards.
Book review: Cellnight, John Kinsella
This verse novel weaves disparate themes together into a cohesive whole, including anti-nuclear protests in 1980s Western Australia and the…
Book review: After the Rain, Aisling Smith
This novel showcases relationships complicated by the limitations of language.
Women outnumber men in Honours List
The King's Birthday Honours List was revealed at the weekend, with a number of people in the arts and cultural…