Writing and Publishing
New Adelaide Festival Board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah and former Writers' Week Director Louise Adler
48 hours after its appointment, the new Adelaide Festival Board has apologised 'unreservedly' and recinded the old Board's actions.
The Importance of Being Miserable review: a bracing antidote to happiness culture
Equal parts cultural history and philosophical takedown, The Importance of Being Miserable finds humour, clarity and unexpected hope in life’s…
Shortlist announced for Indie Book Awards 2026
The nation's indie booksellers have spoken, so which authors are up to win Book of the Year?
Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled, remaining Board members step down
A safe and successful Adelaide Festival is now the focus, as the arts sector and festival goers wait for the…
Director Louise Adler quits as Adelaide Writers Week crisis deepens
With more than 100 writers withdrawing from the festival program, Adler’s resignation, and legal letters flying, the future of Adelaide…
Arts opportunities 2026: residencies, fellowships and scholarships for artists and arts workers
Discover the major residencies, fellowships and scholarships across the visual, performing and literary arts.
Adelaide Writers Week crisis: former Adelaide Festival leaders call on Board to reinstate Randa Abdel-Fattah
The open letter to the Board of Adelaide Festival is signed by former Artistic Directors, Chief Executives and General Managers…
Adelaide Writers Week in disarray as almost 100 writers boycott over Board’s ‘censorship’ of Randa Abdel-Fattah
Helen Garner, Melissa Lucashenko and Zadie Smith are among the more than 40 writers to have withdrawn from Adelaide Writers…
A new era begins at Gasworks
Multi-hyphenate creative Sam Strong talks to ArtsHub about his new role as Gasworks CEO and what it takes to nurture…
20 arts jobs to consider for a 2026 career change
Thinking about a career change in 2026? Here are 20 fascinating arts jobs to consider.