Australia

'Unsuitable' novel for stage wins David Williamson prize
The prestigious AWGIES 2014 prize goes to the playwright of the critically acclaimed production, The Secret River.

A marriage made in business
Creative partnerships are lifetime commitments – which is why celebrations are always in order for the next milestone gig.

A father is a son's first hero
An artist has won the Archibald People's Choice Award for the second year running – this time with a portrait…

Industrial sites of old can be the cities of the future
Projects around the world are proving that brownfield regeneration is a viable alternative to new-builds in urban cultural revival.

Unseen landscapes of Whiteley's mind
A new Brett Whiteley exhibition is set to open in the Blue Mountains, exhibiting rarely seen, unique works.

Anti-rape 'Mattress Performance' is art, not protest
Emma Sulkowicz's 'Mattress Performance' shines light on institutional, legal and personal ramifications of sexual assault claims.

How to look past the Booker shortlist's buzz culture (now with added Americans)
What's more important: winning a literary award, or being shortlisted for one? And who's reading all the books that aren't…

$705,000 arts funding announced for Anzac projects
Eight projects across various art forms are being supported in the first year of the Government's $2 million Anzac fund.

Health check your arts business
As hopes of constraining global warming slip away, the arts industry is being called on to check its environmental impact.

Need a head start? $10K can kickstart your career
In the wake of Australia Council’s new grant model announcement, there is one program that remains unchanged and vital -…