Writing and Publishing

Free online learning program for public libraries launched in Queensland
Queensland State Library’s ConnectEd professional development program now available online.

Five emerging artists pitch career dreams to a live audience
The British Council has announced the five winners of the 2013 Realise Your Dream Awards.

Asher Literary Award winner announced
Belinda Castles’ Hannah & Emil takes home literary prize.

Granta 124: Travel
This is not your usual travel writing. Granta 124: Travel dwells into the darker cornerstones of life in far-flung places.

A ruby-encrusted fawn wins sculpture prize
Julia DeVille takes the 2013 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize with her taxidermy fawn.

New public funding model: investment not subsidy
Buoyed by the success of MONA Tasmania is proposing restructuring arts funding, with less emphasis on grants and more on…

Sydney Ball gifts a collection worth $1M to South Australia
Astonishing paintings, astonishing gift: Sydney Ball unveils stain paintings from the 1970s in Sydney and a $1M gift in Adelaide.

The Melbourne Book: a History of Now
Maree Coote's guide to Melbourne is as extensive as it is passionate.

The Canary Press issue 2
The Canary Press sets out to defend stories from modern life in its second issue.

Dancers strut their stuff at a pop up dance festival
Perth is taking pop up culture to the stage with STRUT's 'Eyes Wide' dance festival.