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The Great Divide by L.J.M. Owen (Echo Publishing)
A dark detective novel, set in a small Tasmanian town and featuring a complex plot littered with the occasional clue…
Arts Minister Fletcher tackles six timely questions
The Hon Paul Fletcher faced delegates at the Creative Regions National Summit yesterday in Canberra. This is how he responded…
I Shot Mussolini, La Mama (VIC)
Based on research, but claiming artistic license, Alice Bishop’s new play explores the life of an eccentric and unusual would-be…
So you want my arts job: Prop Maker
Film prop maker, Hannah Crosby busts some of the myths about making artwork for the silver screen.
We’re here, we’re queer, we’re cultural: Midsumma vs Mardi Gras
Spoilt for choices when it comes to picking what to see in next year’s queer arts festivals? Let us help…
Must-see performing arts for 2020
With hundreds of performances and events in Australia, choosing the ones to see isn't always easy. Here's a look at…
Emily Bitto's The Strays to become 6-part TV Series
The Stella-winning novel, inspired by Heide artists, will be a UK/Australian co-production between See Pictures and Apogee.
Thinking China – how to market to shifting tourism needs
The Chinese-speaking market is perhaps the greatest untapped audience for the arts. Charmaine Wong of Think China Australia tells us…
What causes a regional arts festival to falter
The fourth edition of the biennial regional festival Cementa has just wrapped up, but for a post-industrial town the event…
One skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Reading and writing can prevent cognitive decline.