Opinions & Analysis
On being an ally for diversity
Being an ally means being prepared to do the difficult work towards structural change.
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…
How we're losing the history of Australian dance
Adelaide dance lecturer Dr Jeff Meiners remembers Ausdance National's many initiatives for Indigenous dance.
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…
From writer to festival director - and still finding time to write
From award-winning novelist to festival programmer: Sarah Schmidt is curating the Yarra Plenty Regional Library Booklovers Festival.
Arts criticism of disabled artists needs to get smarter
Artists with disability believe it is their right to be reviewed in the same way as abled artists; that the…
Circa’s new paths to success
Executive Director Shaun Comerford says the company’s extraordinary growth is underpinned by one important adage: the art comes first.
Australian writing has a blak past and future
Looking at Australia’s literature and publishing sector, Karen Wyld suggests how it could better support First Nations writers.
What’s next for Australian dance?
As Ausdance National closes, Colm O’Callaghan reflects on the National Dance Forum, contemplating Indigenous practice and investigating future advocacy.
Australian writing has a blak past and future
Looking at Australia’s literature and publishing sector, Karen Wyld suggests how it could better support First Nations writers.