Writing and Publishing

How a read-a-thon raises funds for literacy in Cambodia
The Chapters for Change reading challenge strives to strengthen education and community development.

Book review: Stinkbug, Sinéad Stubbins
Toxic workplace culture from a millennial's point of view.

Opportunities and awards
Commission opportunities in Perth and Victoria, plus 2025 NAS Fellows and Griffin Award winners announced.

QLD literary judges resign over KA Ren Wyld Fellowship cancellation
The fallout from the decision to rescind Wyld's black&write! Fellowship continues apace.

Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: thriving regional arts, a thriving regional micro-arts business, ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’…

Michelle de Kretser wins the 2025 Stella Prize
Michelle de Kretser has won this year's Stella prize for her 7th novel, 'Theory & Practice.'

State Library of Queensland withdraws $15,000 Fellowship from First Nations writer over Gaza post
Fellowship cancellation by State Library of Queensland raises questions about artistic freedom, political interference and the future of First Nations…

20 famous closing lines in books
So, you've tried guessing the opening lines of famous novels, how about the final words?

Book review: Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You, Candice Chung
Does food as love language bring enough to the table?

So you want my arts job: Community Engagement and Programming
Loving books is just one prerequisite of this job. You need to be an excellent organiser as well, proficient at…