Is The Great Australian Novel An Endangered Species?
As part of my role as an advocate for authors, I present workshops around the…More
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How Many Aussie Movies Did You See This Year?
Was 2008 another dire year for Australian film? Sadly, yes. And it’ll probably get worse…More
Unseen Hands Turn These Pages
There’s a scene in the movie Annie Hall where Woody Allen describes his feelings about…More
Can The Internet Save The World?
2009 will be an interesting year. Aside from being possibly the last chance to deal…More
When Size Doesn't Matter
Back in 1956, three fledgling television networks, Channels Seven, Nine and the ABC began competing…More
Thank John Howard For Underbelly
In the same week that Australia’s political commentators were glued to the conclusion of The…More
Bard From The Mainstream
About 10 years ago, I met up with an acquaintance of mine who had recently…More
Public Hangings
As the economic downturn quickens, museums and galleries across Australia face a new struggle for…More
Camping Up The Top End
After ingesting all the reviews of Baz Luhrmann’s film Australia, there’s one word I’m having…More
From Cover To Cover
The Best Australian Essays 2008 opens with an elegant, extended reflection by Christos Tsiolkas entitled…More