Writing and Publishing

Jenny Valentish: Cherry Bomb
At once a bildungsroman and a searing examination of the fallout of middle-class living, Valentish’s Cherry Bomb is a page-turner

Inspiring and guiding future leaders
A five-month mentorship program in Footscray will take emerging leaders into a bold, new world.

Edinburgh Fringe opens with flyers and a plea for humanity
The Fringe has returned to Edinburgh, along with the traditional fanfare of pop-up bars, fireworks, street performers and flyers.

Napthine Government acts on Agent of Change principles
Legislation designed to protect live music venues will soon be introduced to the Victorian Parliament.

Biography in the age of celebrity: what’s left to reveal?
What can a biography tell us about its subject that we can't learn from following them on Twitter?

Perth's art handouts a new way to view medium
The City of Perth has commissioned two ephemeral art projects, taking art out of the gallery and onto the street.

Chance to crowdfund a future in film
Emerging filmmakers searching for a much needed financial boost might have a rare opportunity for an industry leg-up.

Are governments cultural leaders?
In this historic 40th issue of the quarterly Platform Paper from Currency House, the QTC artistic director examines the current…

Kodaly Dimitriadis: Love and Fuck Poems
Vulgar language and explicit documentation of sexual fantasies demonstrate a dangerous but exciting energy.

The art of the artisan
Craft takes centrestage in a month-long event at Federation Square celebrating the art of the handmade.