Writing and Publishing

BHP money ignites WA arts
Artsource WA has achieved funding for a new program that will provide grants to young artists and document what they…

Cover story: why are books so expensive in Australia?
"Pricing to formula" has given way to "pricing to Amazon" so why can an Australian bookseller charge $40 for a…

Adelaide Fringe delivers $66.3 million economic impact
The 2014 festival saw a 10% increase in ticket sales and a 5% increase in audience figures.

More people went to Vivid than live in Adelaide
Vivid Sydney breaks its 2013 attendance and sets a new record defining this festival of light, music and ideas internationally.

Richard Flanagan: The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Our coverage of the 2014 Miles Franklin shortlist continues with our review of Richard Flanagan’s post World War 2 saga.

Evie Wyld: All the Birds, Singing
In anticipation of next week's announcement of the Miles Franklin Prize, we review Evie Wyld's shortlisted All the Birds, Singing.

Rare chance to survey collectable Culliton
An upcoming survey exhibition will navigate the prolific career of serial artist Lucy Culliton across two Sydney galleries.

Perth Festival searching for new Artistic Director
Recruitment has begun for a new AD to take over the reins from 2015.

Should you study online to improve your job prospects?
Online degrees simply opening up higher education but can a qualification from your bedroom compete with an on-campus degree?

King Kong beats chest over tourist dollars
The Melbourne-born King Kong production is being touted by the Victorian Government for its economic payoffs.