Poetry & Spoken Word
New literary journal set to enrich Australia's cultural landscape
The new journal is driven by Writers SA with the support of the state’s three universities and Arts South Australia.
Reincarnated lovers riot on the streets of Athens in unique cross-cultural performance
Hip-hop and spoken word meet ancient Greek philosophy and art music in a cross-cultural production about the enduring nature of…
Book review: gawimarra gathering, Jeanine Leane
Jeanine Leane's latest poetry collection reflects deeply on Country, culture and kinship.
Book review: If There Is a Butterfly That Drinks Tears, Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon
A poetry collection that meditates on the complexities of motherhood.
Book review: She's Not Normal, Koraly Dimitriadis
While some poems are laced with humour and others dwell in darkness, this collection spans the female experience, from migrant…
Book review: A Brief History of Thought – Unfinished, John Bryson
If anyone is up to the ambitious task of analysing the history of thought, it is the author of 'Evil…
Book review: How To Order Eggs Sunny Side Up, Lisa Collyer
A debut collection of poetry that breaks down taboos about the state of women’s bodies and the state of the…
Book review: The Flirtation of Girls/Ghazal el-Banat, Sara M Saleh
A debut collection of poetry navigating the lives of Arab-Australian Muslim women.
Kids' art and poetry exhibition at NSW Parliament House celebrates respectful relationships
Showcasing work by primary and secondary school students from 28 NSW public schools, the 'Every Step Counts' exhibition responds to…
Patrick Gunasekera and Georgi Ivers: two artists and their journeys in crip time
Care can come in the form of time, patience, flexibility and community engagement in a world that still poses so…