Writing and Publishing
Opportunities and awards
Jazz, poetry and crime awards open for entries plus winner of inaugural Judy Wheeler Commission and finalists of National Indigenous…
Book review: Words are Eagles, Gregory Day
An exploration into the cultural complexities of writing about nature in Australia.
The work will outlast the life: Gwen Harwood as feminist icon
Gwen Harwood may be one of Australia’s most celebrated 20th century poets but has often not been seen for the…
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What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
Book review: Of Marsupials and Men, Alistair Paton
A historical exploration of the study of Australia’s wildlife, and path to extinction.
Opportunities and awards
Community grants up for grabs, Pride Amplified callout, plus winners of Keir Choreographic Award and National NAIDOC Awards and more!
How stories shape the world (and how to get better at telling them)
Storytelling, and helping other people hone their storytelling skills, are enormously important for Joe Hepworth, NIDA’s new Head of Writing…
Book review: Holy Woman, Louise Omer
A debut memoir exploring feminism and religion.
Book review: The Diplomat, Chris Womersley
A powerful and gripping novel of agony and the despair of regret
How portfolio careers can lead to happiness
Screenwriter, cartoonist and illustrator Megan Herbert used to be torn between artforms, but now embraces her portfolio career.