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Project Hail Mary may break itself on film
Andy Weir’s acclaimed novel, Project Hail Mary, is hailed as a modern classic, but the upcoming film has already sparked…
8 sizzling 2025 romance releases you need on your shelf
From fantasy dragon-riders to queer Napa Valley love stories, these are the 2025 romance releases setting hearts (and sales charts)…
Australia’s classical music crisis is real and it’s not just about old audiences
The classical music crisis in Australia is pushing the sector to breaking point.
Trauma narratives dominate Australian literary prizes – why?
Trauma narratives are everywhere in Australian literature – but surely they're not the full story?
7 strategies to cope with grant rejection (at any stage of your career)
Grant rejection is a reality for artists at every stage of their career, but with the right mindset, support and…
Pleasure pilgrimages: why artists are seeking ecstasy, not just inspiration
From Tasmania to Alice Springs to Portugal, pleasure pilgrimages are redefining the role of art in healing, community and collective…
Death cafés: the quiet cultural movement helping artists and communities talk about dying
Death cafés are bringing artists, neighbours and strangers together to discuss life’s only certainty – not through morbidity, but through…
AI copyright crisis: Australian writers push back against AI training deals
AI copyright tensions escalate as authors challenge publishing contracts that allow their work to train artificial intelligence models.
The Velvet Sundown: AI-generated band stirs controversy across global music industry
With millions of streams and a viral retro image, The Velvet Sundown has reignited global debate over AI music, raising…
New life for dead malls: artists transform abandoned shopping centres into creative hubs
As Australia's retail landscape shifts, artists are reimagining abandoned shopping centres as vibrant spaces for culture, creativity and community renewal.