Writing and Publishing
Australians in the running for Commonwealth Writers Prize
It’s the Commonwealth Games of the literary world, and like the sporting competition, Australians are making a strong showing in…
Women writers at it again in Kibbie Awards longlist
For the first time in their 20-year history, the longlists for the Kibble and Dobbie Literary Awards were announced today.
Competitions and grants for regional creatives
Regional creative types have a swag of golden opportunities at their fingertips this month.
Queensland & Feds fight a proxy war over arts education
What’s a Queensland Minister doing buying in to a Victorian music inquiry? Education Minister Peter Garrett has a hunch.
NSW Premier's Lit Awards shortlist announced
The NSW Premier's Literary Awards shortlist honours the country's best fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and scriptwriting.
Kris Stewart appointed new AD of Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse appoints Kris Stewart as AD. He takes over in July 2013, after he takes leave of current role…
More grim news for Newcastle Art Gallery
A notion to rescind funding for the Newcastle Art Gallery has been passed.
Barnes & Noble battle Amazon for self-publishing spoils
Barnes & Noble have put their dukes up against Amazon by launching NOOK Press, their own self-publishing service.
New screen opportunity for live performers
SBS STUDIO TV's new variety show will recruit musicians, comedians and other performing artists.
What Is Street Cred anyway?
Marketing jargon has tried to hijack street cred but artists are fighting back.