David Burton
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Australian publishing faces unprecedented consolidation – will it help or hurt local authors?
In a massive sea change for Australian publishing, three independent publishers have been acquired in less than six months. Experts…
Australians represented at Grammy Awards
The year's Grammy Awards included long-awaited recognition for Tame Impala and a nod to Australia's metal core scene.
Book review: Memorial Days, Geraldine Brooks
A memoir about grief by a writer at the top of her form.
Tsiolkas, Winton and Wood headline new Save our Arts campaign
Ahead of the 2025 federal election, the new 'Save Our Arts' campaign is pressuring the Government to commit to more…
A Jane Austen classic opens a new era for Queensland Theatre
Opening his tenure as Queensland Theatre's Artistic Director, Daniel Evans co-directs a new adaptation of a Jane Austen classic.
Diamond Comic Distributors files for bankruptcy, leaving Australian retailers in uncertainty
The company that once had a monopoly on the entire industry, Diamond Comic Distributors has declared bankruptcy, causing retailers to…
Triple J Hottest 100 2024: Chappell Roan wins, low number of Australian artists
There were more votes than last year, but there were fewer Australians in the top 10 than in previous recent…
The best Australian covers of iconic Bob Dylan songs
'It ain't me babe'... when it comes to Bob Dylan covers, Australian artists have recorded some rippers.
Joanna Murray-Smith's 'Berlin' returns to Melbourne
An enduringly popular romantic thriller, Berlin returns to Melbourne in an intimate independent production.
End of an era: Text Prize discontinued
A regular part of the Australian publishing calendar, the Text Prize has been discontinued.