Australia

State Library of Queensland withdraws $15,000 Fellowship from First Nations writer over Gaza post
Fellowship cancellation by State Library of Queensland raises questions about artistic freedom, political interference and the future of First Nations…

Philosophy, pleasure and pain: Genet's The Maids at The Street Theatre
Caroline Stacey explains why she has chosen UK playwright Martin Crimp's translation of 'The Maids' for Canberra audiences.

Hand-cut papers map out intricate Japanese-Australian histories in Townsville
Artist Elysha Rei hopes to create an emotional reaction to a lesser known history of Japanese migrant workers.

Immersive VR wonderland: Bubble Planet Experience Sydney prepares to touch down
Explore an enormous bubble bath ball pit, a glowing undersea LED room and a fully immersive VR room at Bubble…

Theatre review: Storked, Theatre Works
The politics of pregnancy from a queer perspective.

Mr Squiggle and K-pop megastars heading to Canberra in 2 new exhibitions
What do Mr Squiggle – a famous puppet – and Korean pop culture have in common?

The mushroom case and the allure of true crime in podcasting
A high-profile case underscores the popularity – and ethical complexity – of true crime storytelling.

20 famous closing lines in books
So, you've tried guessing the opening lines of famous novels, how about the final words?

Book review: Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You, Candice Chung
Does food as love language bring enough to the table?

Exhibition review: Amongst the clouds, Artspace
An interactive, multimedia experience, ‘Amongst the Clouds’ is far removed from traditional concepts of art exhibitions.