Australia

Winner of Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Indigenous Writing announced
$20,000 award stops star writer from opening dog-grooming salon while recognising narrative of native title and love.

Labor slams Brandis' 'meaningless' arts policy
AusCo's new strategic plan is 'narrow and superficial,' says Mark Dreyfus.

Where to now for indie theatre in WA?
Western Australia's indie theatre sector is thriving, but how can this momentum be sustained?

Face-to-face with the Taliban
In this excerpt from her book Battleworn, the British medic examines how artistic creation can turn traumatic events into a…

Two new directors join The Australian Ballet board
Two experienced business leaders with strong connections to the arts in Sydney and Melbourne have joined the Board of Directors.

Curiouser and curiouser: the Bizarre world of The Rocks
The laneways of The Rocks will soon see art at every corner, as they come alive with cabaret, theatre and…
Screenrights: deal with Foxtel consummated with relief

Empowering artists through the law
The Arts Law Centre of Australia has made a difference for 30 years. It has celebrated that history this week.

STC’s 2015 season a conversation between canon and new ideas
Andrew Upton’s new season embraces fresh works by female playwrights, and the rich and resonant history of the well-written play.

Christopher Hodges: Balance
Soaring forms and electric surfaces challenge our understanding of perspective and symmetry with an exciting outcome.