James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch seemed to have plenty to talk about as they mingled at the Sydney launch of journalist Pamela Williams' book Killing Fairfax. And News Corp staff were everywhere ...
Great Australian poet Les Murray wrote a book about his debilitating depression, but was cheerful at a recent bookshop appearance where W H Chong witnessed the world premiere of four poems.
Journalist and author Jonathan Englert says Australia should think twice before making James Packer's new casino the face of Australia.
Lonely Planet will make more cuts -- up to 100 jobs could go -- as it transitions painfully to a digital future. While more people are travelling, fewer are buying guidebooks.
Before the full launch of the 2013 Melbourne Writers Festival program, Bethanie Blanchard spoke with festival director Lisa Dempster about the writers chosen for inclusion in this year’s line up.
Top Girls has its critics, but Caryl Churchill's Thatcherist take on 1980s Britain is a commonly performed work for a reason -- it still has things to say.
Paul Gilchrist shines a hot spot in the eyes of culture in Rocket Man, an interrogation of form and function at Sydney's Tap Gallery.
Direct from Broadway, Queensland Theatre Company's production of Venus In Fur is a challenging night at the theatre, with assured performances well directed, writes Alison Cotes.
Australia's most celebrated playwright has written a new work on the life of the country's most famous son. David Williamson talks to Crikey about capturing the media mogul for the stage.
John Bell has restored Opera Australia's Tosca to its former glory with a monumental production that is a badge of honour for company and director.
