An image of a ship on a rock in Western Australia’s Dampier Archipelago depicts HMC Mermaid – the main vessel of Phillip Parker King, an unsung hero of Australian exploration.
The lovers at the centre of The Green Bell - its author, Paula Keogh, and that passing meteor of Australian poetry, Michael Dransfield - met in the psychiatric unit of Canberra Hospital.
A distinctly rational, masculine curiosity is at play in David Walsh’s new, private library. And ditching the Dewey system for the digital brings surprises.
When low-wage workers lose jobs the average wage goes up. There’s a better measure, but we’re not using it.
Australia has a rich history of artists engaging in political issues, and of such work being shown without timidity in state and national galleries.
The WritersBLOCK / ReadersBLOCK project in Hobart is a reminder of the importance of stories, and the benefits of making time to slow down and enjoy them.
Street artist Rone’s return to his home town gallery is sure to draw crowds — but his definition of ‘beauty’ is conventional and narrow.
A classic of the Heian period of Japanese literature, the sensual delight of The Pillow Book encourages writers to ‘follow their brush’.
Retirement is not just an event, it’s a process of transition that can have a huge impact psychologically, not just professionally.
Artists have always created monsters to embody human fears. In this year’s Adelaide Biennial, Australian contemporary artists bring our past demons and current fears to life.
