Scary Monsters by Michelle de Kretser wins Rathbones Folio Prize for fiction

Australian author Michelle de Kretser’s novel, Scary Monsters, has won this year’s Rathbones Folio Prize for fiction. Described by the judges as “a work of beautifully composed genius; two consonant […]
Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler wins prestigious travel writing award

English-born Australian publishing entrepreneur, businessman and writer Tony Wheeler has won the Edward Stanford Award for Outstanding Contribution to Travel Writing. Co-Founder of Lonely Planet, Tony has been described as […]
Cate Blanchett wins BAFTA best actress for role in Tár

Cate Blanchett won best actress for her acclaimed performance as a composer-conductor in Tár.
Sam Neill to star opposite Annette Bening in new drama series Apples Never Fall

Actor and FANZA arts patron Sam Neill will star opposite Annette Bening (American Beauty, The Kids Are All Right) in the highly anticipated new drama, Apples Never Fall. Based on Liane […]
Australia and the UK announce landmark orchestral exchange

The Australian High Commission in London, Acting High Commissioner to the UK, Lynette Wood, has announced a ground-breaking new partnership between Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra. The agreement […]
The Spoken Object by Dr Gene Sherman – a new book on fashion, jewellery, design and architecture

Leading Australian cultural advocate Dr Gene Sherman has released a beautiful new book documenting her life, work, architecture and design achievements – plus her art, jewellery and fashion collections. Sherman […]
UK/Australia Season 2021-22 Brochure Now Available

The UK/Australia Season 2021 -22 Brochure is now available to download. Catch up on the amazing line-up of events taking place across the UK this year. Ms Lynette Wood, Acting […]
Love Is Only Love: FANZA’s fantastic fundraiser with the fabulous Sam Harrison

The FANZA team is still on a high, humming along to the best of Broadway after its fundraiser performance of Love is Only Love – the funny, perceptive and deeply moving show […]
The Secret River by Kate Grenville makes the list for BBC Two’s Between the Covers

BBC show Between the Covers has revealed further books, including The Secret River by Sydney-born Kate Grenville, that will be discussed in its star-studded new series. Hosted by Sara Cox […]
Revealed: The Stella Prize 2022 shortlist

The Stella Prize for Australian women and non-binary writers worth $50,000, has just announced its shortlist for 2022 – with the inclusion, for the first time ever, of poetry. Experimental […]