Writing and Publishing
Why Victoria needs a real Centre for Youth Literature
Since the State Library of Victoria has "retired" the Centre for Youth Literature, Mike Shuttleworth argues that we should look…
Book Review: Exploded View by Carrie Tiffany
The strange and dangerous psychological space Tiffany inhabits focuses on small details that make up the whole.
On the Move: Latest appointments and departures
New Board members at Queensland Theatre, Melbourne Writers Festival’s new CEO, Arts House announces new GM, and more.
Book Review: What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume
Guillaume's debut YA novel chooses to uplift rather than shoot teenagers in a barrel. And that's laudable.
Facing the truth: ‘We remain a colonised country’
In her keynote speech at the Fair Play Symposium, First Nations curator Genevieve Grieves analyses what it means when we…
An Aboriginal perspective on political correctness
It’s not funny to us – First Nations writer Angelina Hurley takes an Aboriginal perspective on political correctness and humour.
Book Review: The Time is Now, Monica Sparrow by Matt Howard
Howard traces the development of his characters with a deceptively light touch and a fine sense of humour.
Applause: Latest awards and arts success stories
Winner of Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship announced, Good Design Awards addresses gender imbalance within industry, Inky Awards announces longlist, and…
Artists celebrated at Australia Council Awards & Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
Artists from across Australia have been honoured at awards ceremonies in Sydney and Adelaide on Monday.
Book Review: Stranger Country by Monica Tan
Monica Tan wanted to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be an Australian and whether she could…