Writing and Publishing
Unpublished Manuscript shortlist announced
Minister for the Arts Heidi Victoria has announced the three manuscripts in the running for the $15,000 Premier’s Award.
Tasmanian makers fight for workshop
A month after their workshop was sold from under them, Tasmanian makers have entered survival negotiations.
Do we export enough Australian art?
We ship our food and our resources off all around the world, but when it comes to art are we…
Art industry appointments
There are new CEOs and festival directors, as well as curatorial and gallery appointments this week.
This week's award winners
The people have had their say, architects have been honoured, shortlists were revealed, and comedians commended.
From Cuba to the U.S., Hemingway returns
Unseen documents Ernest Hemingway left at his Cuban estate have finally returned to America, more than 50 years after his…
Cashed-up avatars pay out in real life
Artists are making real life money from participating in the digital world of Second Life.
DRM-free e-books show no piracy increase
A year after removing digital rights management from its books sci-fi publisher Tor made a surprising announcement.
New CEO of the Australia Council announced
Arts Minister Tony Burke has announced Tony Grybowski as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council.
American Psycho author takes axe to Glaad
Enfant terrible novelist Bret Easton Ellis calls out 'the gatekeepers of politically correct gayness'.