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Art playgrounds promise new opportunities for artists
Art playgrounds have become of Australians favourite ways to engage with culture. Events such as 'Lightscape' present new opportunities for…
Are auditions for acting schools fair?
Auditions at acting schools have become a mini industry. But many are concerned about the practice's economics and accessibility.
Book review: Pig City, Andrew Stafford
A reprint to mark its 20th birthday, this book is still relevant.
Trent Dalton's Love Stories – stage adaptation premieres at Brisbane Festival
After the immense success of 'Boy Swallows Universe', Dalton returns to the Brisbane stage with a new theatrical adaptation.
Funding and opportunities with Regional Arts Awards
The prestigious Queensland Regional Arts Awards are now open for submissions. For the winners, the award creates a massive impact.
Raygun, breakdancing and online hate: what next for Australian street dancers?
Raygun's controversial Olympics breakdancing performance has triggered online bullying for the Australian dance community.
Banksy inspires innovative new dance work
A decade-long collaboration sees Chris Dyke, a choreographer and dancer with Down syndrome, building a new work inspired by world-famous…
5 AI creative writing tools
There is a boom in AI creative writing tools. We've selected five essentials to get you started.
Book review: The Crag, Claire Sutherland
A murder mystery set against the cliff faces of Mount Arapiles in Victoria brings new meaning to the term 'cliff-hanger'.
Is romantasy killing Australian literature?
An explosion in the romantasy genre, led by authors such as Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is…