Writing and Publishing
Book Review: Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
This ambitious and original novel cements Murata’s reputation as an iconoclastic talent to her new audience of English-language readers.
Book Review: On Beverley Farmer: Writers on Writers by Josephine Rowe
Rowe describes Farmer’s essay collection The Bone House as ‘a work of restless genius and unshakeable focus’.
Finalists announced for 2020 Walkleys
From Robodebt, bushfires, COVID19, to #LetUsSpeak, and so much more; Australian journalists are recognised for their tireless efforts in bringing…
ARA Historical Novel Prize now the richest genre-based prize for literature
Diversity in historical fiction is honoured with prize money doubling for the inaugural ARA Historical Novel Prize.
Book Review: The Mission House by Carys Davies
Davies’ novel seeks to make connections with faith and nationalism in contemporary India.
Vale Ania Walwicz
Australia’s writing community was shocked to hear of the death of Dr Ania Walwicz, writer, poet, performer and teacher, who…
The Time to Tell
As media cycles and social media mix the messages of our times, David Pledger argues that artists have a unique…
Calling out media's lack of diversity
Kiwi choreographer Parris Goebel thinks we can all 'do better' on diversity and representation and isn't afraid of calling out…
20x20: Why creative people are more prone to depression
From burnout to bullying, we are not good at managing our mental health as a sector. We revisit the topic…
So you want my arts job: Exhibition Designer
If you have a keen eye for colour, materiality and space, then being an exhibition designer might be the job…