Australia

Joe Lycett: Then You Should've Put A Ring On It
A fantastic story-teller who sets his scenes beautifully, Joe Lycett is razor-sharp and quick on his feet.

Human Rights Commissioner backs artists
Commissioner Tim Wilson has revealed to ArtsHub his opposition to obscenity restrictions on freedom of expression.

Best of the Edinburgh Fest
Three stand-up comedians deliver different styles and the laugh-meter records a clear gold, silver and bronze.

A first of firsts heralds hope for artistic industries
Australia’s only financier established exclusively for creative businesses makes its first investment.

Something rotten in the City of Newcastle
A sacked director, tax troubles and public protests have not stopped Newcastle City Council pushing ahead with a restructure that…

Why we need music reform
Victoria's music industry is in much better shape than two years ago but there is still a way to go.

From mountains to molehills; tiny houses take root
Our obsession with big houses, big cars and a quarter acre block has ignited a new ‘less is more’ ideology.

Strength of Australian novelists comes to attention
The long-list for the nation’s most coveted literature award has been revealed.

Festival looks from within for the way forward
Queenscliff local and festival fan is chosen for the premier role.

Stella Young in Tales from the Crip
Tales From the Crip, is about disability and life with it, but it's Stella Young, rather than her subject, that…