Writing and Publishing

Inaugural Aussie Global Book Crawl
Australia joins a worldwide network of bookstore crawls.

Book review: After the Fall, Kirsten Alexander
A story about benevolent and malevolent connections and the elasticity of morality.

Opportunities and awards
National Still Life Award entries open, call-out for art on billboards in NYC, plus winners of emerging composer wards.

Stella Prize shortlist 2025
For the first time since its inception, the Stella Prize shortlist comprises all POC authors.

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Book review: Barren Cape, Michelle Prak
A thriller about youth homelessness with unpredictable swerves in the narrative.

Book review: I Ate The Whole World To Find You, Rachel Ang
A graphic book of stories that touch on the surreal nature of life.

Biggest BookTok releases of 2025 (so far)
BookTok has already smashed decades-old records in 2025. Here's a list of the most popular books so far.

Book review: The Sex Lives of Married Women, Saman Shad
A frank survey of female friendships, marriage and motherhood.

Book review: Human/Nature, Jane Rawson
Deep insights into the present and penetrating pointers to a better future.