Australia

Book review: The Best Australian Science Writing 2024, Jackson Ryan and Carl Smith (editors)
Now in its 14th iterative, the anthology continues to bring forth a new array of science writing.

Spreading the word – reaching the right artists at the right time to amplify your art prize announcement
When targeting your art prize announcement, be like a shark – laser focused and swimming in the right part of…

2025 summer festival highlights for your arts diary part 2: February
Our ongoing overview of some of the cultural offerings to have caught our eye continues with this guide to February’s…

Book review: The House of Rural Realness, Curtis Campbell
A story of growing up, friendships, and fierce drag in a rural town.

COMA's new flagship home opens among buzzing crowd
With guests spilling out onto the streets at its opening, COMA is positioning itself for a new chapter.

Celebrating anniversaries in 2025: the first wave of announcements
Visual arts organisations celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025.

Opportunities and awards
Grants open for applications, plus winners of GradFoto award, finalists of National Designer Award and National Graduate Showcase, and more!

'Flashover' multimedia artwork provides unique insights into bushfires
A University of Melbourne project harnesses new effects technology to explore one of the Australian environment's most alarming ever growing…

YIRRAMBOI expands globally, welcoming Northern Turtle Island, Canada as its 2025 Focus Nation
The Naarm/Melbourne-based First Nations festival is taking a step towards global cultural unity and collaboration.

Book review: Cold Truth, Ashley Kalagian Blunt
The freezing temperature is not the only thing that will send chills along your spine.