National
The remarkable prize-winning rise of our small publishers
Shortlists have become the domain of small publishers.
London's contemporary textile movement lands in Katoomba
British textile artist Jess de Wahls will travel to the Blue Mountains in June to present her exhibition Big Swinging…
Doing it for the kids: the tiny revolution in our art museums
Kids are no longer an unwelcome presence in our art museums. Three of the country’s leading experts in children’s programming…
$300,000 granted to Flying Fruit Fly Circus
Australia’s national youth circus will be provided with funding to accommodate border-based school development for visiting artists, directors and trainers.
Author Raymond E Feist on the art of world-building
The internationally renowned fantasy novelist reveals the magic behind his writing, and why it’s good to talk to your characters.
Review: Macbeth by Jo Nesbø
Jo Nesbø’s Macbeth, published by Random House Large, is a thriller about the struggle for power regardless of cost.
Applause: latest success stories
Schenberg Art Fellowship recipient revealed; Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist; STC Patrick White Playwrights' Fellow announced; Blake Prize winner lauded,…
Helpmann Awards to be held in Melbourne for first time
Australia’s prestigious Helpmann Awards will leave Sydney and call Melbourne home for the first time next year.
Education programs put emerging playwrights centre stage
Education plays are giving emerging playwrights the opportunity to write original work, connect with younger audiences and create a name…
The art of writing an opinion piece
A strong opinion piece can enlighten and embolden a reader, while a poorly constructed argument can be noxious. So how…