Australia

2022 Miles Franklin shortlist announced
Five authors compete for the nation's most prestigious literary prize.

Concert review: Bach, ACO
A wondrous journey through the impressive musical legacy of the Bach family

Exhibitions review: Sea and Sky by Mostyn Bramley-Moore and Look Out by John Smith
Two artist showcasing work that highlight the resonance of nature and past ephemeral connections.

Book review: My Heart is a Little Wild Thing, Nigel Featherstone
This tender story of family and relationships is also a coming-out tale that sees the protagonist wresting control of his…

QLD and NSW budgets invest in the arts
Governments in two east coast states handed down their 2022-2023 budgets this week. What’s in them for the arts?

Nazi allegations put regional art collection under spotlight
Wollongong Art Gallery is working with Sydney Jewish Museum to take a 'considered and sensitive approach' after a donor was…

Book review: This All Come Back Now, edited by Mykaela Saunders
A mixtape of Un-Australian First Nations futurism from the collective campfire.

Cabaret review: Meow Meow's Pandemonium
Cabaret diva Meow Meow seduces the Adelaide audience in superb style.

Is it time to upskill your creative business know-how?
The Compton School, founded in 2017, delivers creative business insight for the arts industry via tailored graduate certificates.

Artswashing dilemma continues to plague festivals
Darwin Festival is the latest arts organisation to fall afoul of protestors demanding the festival divest itself from a sponsorship…