Australia
Why do we cosy up to crime fiction?
What are some of the tropes of cosy crime fiction and why is it so popular?
Theatre review: The Children’s Hour, Old Fitz Theatre
Ninety years on from when Lillian Hellman first wrote the play, its story is still relevant.
Book review: Eat Your Heart Out, Victoria Brownlee
A literary amuse-bouche that will leave romance readers happily sated.
Performance reviews: Samsara: A Cine-Concert, Ultimate Safari, LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) Perth Festival
Three short-run shows at Perth Festival explore a range of topics and mediums.
Exhibition review: Gentle Protagonist: Art of Michael McWilliams, QVMAG
The disarming paintings of Michael McWilliams both delight and probe in their quirky environmental narratives.
Concerts touring to Australia April to June: Katy Perry, Cyndi Lauper, The Offspring, Rag'n'Bone Man and more
A go-to list of major international artists playing in Australia 2025.
Australian Pavilion may be empty at Venice 2026; no resignations forthcoming
CEO Adrian Collette and Board Chair Robert Morgan will not be resigning, despite the damage caused by Creative Australia’s abrupt…
Exhibition review: Inspired by Women, The Johnston Collection
Artefacts that feature facets of women’s lives in the 1700s and 1800s.
Exhibition review: Akil Ahamat: Extinguishing Hope, University of Technology Sydney Gallery
The artist examines pathways to mitigate the spectre of disaster.
Book review: The Thrill of It, Mandy Beaumont
If you like realistically depicted horror in your detective fiction, this book is for you.