Australia

Book Review: The Fifth Season by Philip Salom
As you would expect from a poet like Philip Salom, this novel lilts and dances.

Shortlist announced for SPN Book of the Year Award
Political essays, an illustrated children’s guide to Darug country and a collection of short stories about Vietnam are just some…

Vale: Michael Nelson Jagamara AM and Kunmanara Lewis
Australia loses two legends within weeks of each other – senior Aboriginal artists, Michael Jagamara and Kunmanara Lewis – both…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Wheeler Centre names recipients of Next Chapter 2020, Boynes Emerging Artist Award announced, plus $25,000 prize for artist whose work…

$1.46 billion allocated for Arts Precinct transformation in VIC Budget 2020-21
The total investment for arts and cultural development in 2020-2021 is a record $1.68 billion.

Artspace to undergo $5m state-of-the-art transformation
Artspace will receive over $5m in NSW Government funding to transform its home at The Gunnery in Wooloomooloo to include…

Book Review: Cadaver Dog by Luke Best (UQP)
Cadaver Dog demands to be read again and again.

Dance Review: The Nutcracker, WA Ballet
After such long confinement His Majesty's grand old theatre opens its doors once again.

Ballarat, the new home to a National Centre for Photography
A win for the regions – $6.7 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government to develop the National Centre For…

Celebrating the philanthropists who keep the arts in Australia alive
The recipients of the 2020 Creative Partnerships Awards were announced in Melbourne this week.