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Blak books to get you ready for the Blak and Bright Festival
As this weekend event celebrates First Nations writers, thinkers and artists, Timmah Ball presents some of her favourite books to…
The burden of responsibility as an activist
Nothing comes easy, especially with disabilities art. Three international leaders talk about the burdens and wins of activism, visibility, failure…
Applause: Latest awards and celebrations
Sisters in Crime Davitt winners; Copyright Agency grants; Sunshine Coast Arts Prize; Kennedy Prize announced; and more.
Luke Cornish on censorship, commercialism and street art
In the wake of his recently vandalised Bondi Mural, street artist E.L.K. talks about the pitfalls of activism and the…
Giving art: what it really means for regional galleries
Many regional galleries are built on the back of donated collections. But that catalyst to bricks and mortar is just…
Book Review: Here Until August by Josephine Rowe
An impressive collection of short fiction to be savoured.
Why you should use a sensitivity reader
Employing a sensitivity reader is as much a matter of writing craft as it is of ethics.
Book Review: White Tears/Brown Scars by Ruby Hamad
Hamad’s first book presents an incisive analysis of white womanhood and the lies that perpetuate the myth of a common…
OzCo’s new Corporate Plan sees limited growth
The Australia Council has unveiled its next five-year Corporate Plan with limited growth despite strong performance. What does the future…
Who should lead the Australian War Memorial?
With announcement of the retirement of Brendan Nelson as Director of the AWM, several names have been in the mix…