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Queensland Literary Awards announces delayed shortlist after judges' mass resignation in May
The Queensland Literary Awards have announced their 2025 shortlist. A delay was caused by a mass resignation of judges, protesting…
New Banksy appears at London's High Court, triggers outcry
A new work from renowned artist Banksy will likely be erased from London's Royal Court of Justice.
5 lessons from the Gympie Music Muster on the impressive power of regional music festivals
The Gympie Music Muster has bucked national trends of struggling music festivals, instead demonstrating sustainable growth for four decades.
Jack Edwards is becoming one of the most important figures in publishing
Still in his twenties, Jack Edwards has quickly become the UK's refined arbiter of good taste in literature.
How to write for Star Wars: 4 lessons from writers who broke into Marvel, Doctor Who and more
Always wanted to write for Star Wars? What about Doctor Who, Marvel or DC? Such things are possible with patience…
Aunty Donna's absurd rise: lessons from Australia's biggest comedians
Aunty Donna just embarked on their latest international tour. What can emerging artists learn from their meteoric rise?
First Nations intellectual property vs AI: culture, consent and the fight to stop scraping
Artists warn that data‑mining proposals and AI tools risk copying First Nations styles without consent or payment.
Copyright & AI: Arts Minister Tony Burke pledges to protect artists’ rights
In a wide-ranging speech touching on AI and copyright, the Arts Minister Tony Burke reaffirmed his opposition to the Productivity…
Pro-Palestinian protests censored: how theatres and literary communities respond
Debate about pro-Palestinian support, and censorship, is growing in the arts amid mass public protests and a readers and writers…
Pierce The Veil expected to land in Australia, frenzy builds
Buzz is building for an expected career-spanning arena tour by Pierce the Veil across the country.