Writing and Publishing

Writing doesn’t deliver a living wage says new Australia Council report
An Australian author’s average income is just $18,200 a year according to a new Australia Council survey.

Re-RIGHT-ing the Narrative
An edited extract from Rachael Maza's essay in the New Platform Papers Volume 2, From the Heart: The Voice, the…

Opportunities and awards
Call outs for the Art Music Fund, 13 creatives the next State Library Victoria fellows, Antigone Kefala received Patrick White…

To amplify diverse voices
A specialised bookstore advocates for books written by authors of colour to take up more space on our shelves.

Book review: Best Australian Science Writing 2022, edited by Ivy Shih
A rewarding collection for those who like to be informed on the latest science matters.

Opportunities and awards
Call outs for Ravenswood Australia Women's Art Prize, plus Deborah Cass Prize for Writing winners, and Restless takes home award…

Book review: Safar, Sarah Malik
An illustrated book exploring travel through a series of interviews with Muslim women from diverse backgrounds.

Book review: A Year with Wendy Whiteley, Ashleigh Wilson
A biography of an artist and iconoclast in her own right.

Book review: Bohemian Negligence, Bertie Blackman
A gentle reflection on an unconventional childhood from the daughter of a great Australian artist.

Book review: Wildlife in the Balance, Simon Mustoe
This clear-eyed book explores how all creatures, great and small, are essential to our collective futures.