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Language, hospitality and discomfort in the work of Mithu Sen
mOTHERTONGUE is a dense, mid-career survey of Bengal-born artist Mithu Sen that escapes simple definitions.
Shepparton Festival’s new direction raises the culture stakes
As one of Australia’s major regional arts festivals, Shepparton Festival is building on its multicultural heritage and demographical changes to…
Industry responses to Australia’s Poet Laureate position
The National Cultural Policy heralds a Poet Laureate posting. What do the poets think?
New regional festival celebrates queer writers
With events across Victoria in centres such as Shepparton, Traralgon, Warrnambool and Geelong, Q-Lit aims to connect the queer community…
Is a writing career a viable option in Australia?
Funding cuts and the need for a living wage for writers figure strongly in the discussion about the future of…
Carclew celebrates 50 years of youth arts in South Australia
In its 50th year of operation, Carclew reflects on the past while warmly embracing the future.
Admissions into art, language and mental health
A collection documenting mental health in Australia by a wide range of voices with lived experience.
How autism shaped the poetry of Les Murray
Les Murray said his autism shaped his poetry; Amanda Tink reveals how Murray's later poems offer insights into his creative…
A national celebration of poetry’s diversity
A month of readings, events and workshops takes off in August to showcase diverse poetic talents and the breadth of…
The work will outlast the life: Gwen Harwood as feminist icon
Gwen Harwood may be one of Australia’s most celebrated 20th century poets but has often not been seen for the…
