Writing and Publishing
Book review: One Hundred Years of Betty, Debra Oswald
What life lessons has Betty learned after living for a century?
Book review: Of Monsters and Mainframes, Barbara Truelove
A brilliantly queer and imaginative blending of sci-fi and fantastical monsters.
Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: Queensland literary judges resign, David Attenborough at 99, ‘Vandemonian Lags’ reviewed…
Book review: I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY, Marni Appleton
This collection of short stories offers a window into the lives of young, contemporary women.
10 books people pretend to read (but don't)
Let’s be honest – we’ve all nodded along in book club at least once. Here are 10 books people pretend…
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’…