Australia

Building a career in comedy
Four comedians talk to ArtsHub about the challenges and triumphs of building a career in this competitive industry.

Making the funding ask more human (and successful)
When things feel bleak, The Australian Cultural Fund is hitting opportunities out of the ballpark to fund artists’ projects.

Why Australia needs a national Ministry for Culture
Australia needs to mature as a nation by taking its arts and culture seriously, writes Jo Caust.

The arts news you may have missed
From a breakdown of the Federal Budget to the latest international and Australian programs, here are the arts news that…

Trans stories on screen are getting better – at last
Having worked in TV for decades and transitioned in the 90s, Julie Peters is optimistic about the future.

Exhibition review: Shakespeare to Winehouse
Over 80 portraits from 16th century to today on loan from the National Portrait Gallery London.

Book review: We've Got This, edited by Eliza Hull
A trailblazing publication that explores the world of disabled parents in Australia.

2022 Stella shortlist celebrates diversity of form
A graphic novel and two books of poetry are among the six titles shortlisted for this year's Stella Prize.

Book review: Dinner with the Schnabels, Toni Jordan
Jordan's latest novel is a funny and heartfelt look at the chaos of love, marriage and family.

Dance review: We Are Here
The Asian diaspora experience is captured in tumultuous dance.