Australia

Book review: Dropping the Mask, Noni Hazlehurst
The Logie Hall of Famer shares her life and career from 'wide-eyed Pollyanna' to today.

Book review: The Furphy Anthology, Joanne Holliman (editor)
The fifth edition of 'The Furphy Anthology' has a few moments of brilliance.Â

Exhibition review: The Outsiders Melbourne, Flinders Lane
New street art gallery gives Hosier Lane an appropriate and impressive neighbour.

Theatre review: SAUCE, Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Two loners help each other through hurtful life experiences.

Musical review: Love Actually? The Musical Parody, Athenaeum Theatre
For the rusted-on fans of the 20-year-old movie, this production follows the same beats as the original.

Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra? And other questions about tuning, answered
Have you ever wondered why the orchestra tunes in front of the audience? And why do they use this particular…

Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output – part three
In the final part of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian cultural sector.

Coach the writing coach: why everyone needs someone in their corner
It can be tough out there when you're all alone... but an experienced coach can assist you in your life,…

What we learned: top career lessons from 2024
What did you learn in your job this year? We take a look back at our most read career stories…