National
Jesse Ball: Silence Once Begun
Jesse Ball’s new novel is a remarkable achievement that begs comparisons with Kafka’s chilling classic.
Homophobia scandal forces Opera Australia to dump diva
Following 48 hours of intense drama, the contentious opera singer Tamar Iveri has been released from her Opera Australia contract.
When the dance is over
Physical wear and tear, compounded by injury, force most dancers to stop performing in their thirties. What happens when you…
Theatre makers act on gender parity
LA-based group The Kilroys release a list of highly recommended new plays by female playwrights.
Who will win the 2014 Miles Franklin?
The Miles Franklin is essential to defining Australian culture but this year that could mean a novel set in England…
Cory Taylor: My Beautiful Enemy
In our final appraisal of the Miles Franklin shortlist, we review Brisbane author Cory Taylor's My Beautiful Enemy.
Craft going backwards as infrastructure destroyed
Australia's most popular art form has thrived over the past 50 years but defunding means the gains are now being…
British Council accelerates Aboriginal alliance
Search on for four Indigenous creative leaders to head to the UK to realise an ambitious career pathway.
Artists on the dole: the cost of the cuts
Many artists under 30 rely on Newstart to supplement dismal incomes. How much hardship will Joe Hockey's benefit cuts cause?
ACMI and Carriageworks co-commission world premier
Filling the Gap between performance and video art is Melbourne artist David Rosetzky, with a dynamic commissioned piece.