In 1987 playwright Wong Souk Yee was arrested and accused of plotting to undermine the government. Why and what happened next?

George Saunders is the man of the moment, after six collections of acclaimed short stories, earlier this year he finally published his first novel which has been received by critics with rapture.

Prelude is a national initiative that provides long-term residencies for Australian composers to make work in historic houses around Australia.

Bruce Springsteen is one of the biggest names in rock music. What keeps him - and his fans - so enthusiastic?

Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess was in Australia for the first time performing her hits from shows including Phantom of the Opera and Little Mermaid.

Does Kate DiCamillo win the award for best laugh by a writer, in any genre?

There are over 500 art prizes annually in Australia. What do artists gain from entering?

What do a writer, a cartoonist and an actor and playwright have in common? They are all creative women. Kate Holden, Judy Horacek and Leah Purcell share their thoughts on shaping a successful career at the Melbourne Writers Festival.

Bill Hayes talks tenderly about his relationship with neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks.

Actor, writer, and cabaret star, Alan Cumming, brought his favourite sappy songs to Australia.