Writing and Publishing
Rebel Heart review: SLV's new exhibition is a love letter to love letters (and librarians)
From queer bushrangers to fanmail and mixtapes, Rebel Heart asks what we lose when intimacy goes digital.
Two Tongues review: Maria van Neerven's poetry is a celebration of Indigenous women
Two Tongues, Maria van Neerven’s debut poetry collection, whispers, shouts and sings of past, present and future.
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 16 to 22 February 2026
Closing soon: amazing opportunities for musicians, photographers, poets and literary journals.
Meanjin resurrection: QUT takes on Australia's iconic literary journal
Queensland University of Technology is the new home of the literary journal Meanjin.
Vale Tasmanian cartoonist and artist Jon Kudelka
Remembered and admired for his Walkley-winning political cartoons, as well as his illustrations and anti-Tasmanian tourism stance, Kudelka died on…
Andy Griffiths appointed as national ambassador for Australian children’s literature
The much-loved children's author Andy Griffiths turns a new page as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2026-2027.
6 best Australian books podcasts
Explore these 6 Australian books podcasts for all things bookish and writerly.
What is the future of Australia’s embattled writers festivals?
Australia's book sector has welcomed additional funding, but it's paltry compared with other developed countries.
Soft Serve review: George Kemp's cracker debut novel
Kemp's Soft Serve explores the small-town perspectives of people from all walks of life.
Best opportunities and grants for writers in 2026
Here are the major opportunities, grants and fellowships for Australian writers in 2026.