Writing and Publishing
Book review: Sweet Nothings, Madison Griffiths
Unpicking the complexities of students and their romantic relationships with university professors.
Book review: Autocorrect, Etgar Keret
Etgar Keret is back with 33 short stories about life, the universe and everything in between.
Opportunities and awards
Lifetime Achievement nominations for Queensland performing arts professionals, new poetry in translation prize, music fund recipients and more.
Australian writers join global AI backlash over scraped writing
As legal battles envelop the US, Australian writers are finding their voices in solidarity, with clear calls for consent, compensation…
Book review: Past & Parallel Lives, Kaya Ortiz
A debut collection that explores identity through various techniques and modes.
Book review: The Brownout Murders, Luke C Jackson and Kelly Jackson, illustrated by Maya Graham
A WWII graphic novel set in Melbourne.
Theatre review: The Lady Vanishes, Genesian Theatre
This production is more faithful to the book than the Alfred Hitchcock version.
Book review: Eden, Mark Brandi
A slow burn crime novel with a hard to read protagonist.
2025 Miles Franklin shortlist
A mix of six established and new authors have been nominated for the prestigious literary award.
10 pet peeves about books
Some of the little things that annoy readers before they even read a page.