Australia

We can change the world with writing
Kate Larsen, Director, Writers Victoria shares how our stories shape how we see the world and ourselves.

2015 Brisbane Festival diary
ArtsHub throws itself head-first into David Berthold’s debut Festival program, squeezing seven shows into three and a half days.

Footloose
From the big screen to the small stage, Footloose is a fun night of guilty pleasure in a camp-fest filled…

What is a poem worth?
Loughrey explores the liminal territory between a theatre show and a poetry reading.

Ink Remix: contemporary art from mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
A first look in Australia at a new phenomenon that is rethinking calligraphy and traditional ink art with a contemporary…

Moneybag: latest money news
The Copyright Agency has awarded its inaugural $40,000 Author Fellowship.

Artists dying of exposure
It can be awkward to ask for money you are worth but if you don't, there is a queue of…

The art of a successful commission
Monash University’s Centre for Theatre and Performance has announced a new playwriting commission, which begs the question: what makes a…

Between Solar Systems
Intriguing science fiction thriller pushes the limits of stage performance.

Building a viable book industry
A small sales upturn is among reasons for optimism but the book industry also faces threats to its financial viability.