The Australian has unveiled Culture, a new digital-first section and weekly liftout devoted to arts and entertainment, marking a major expansion of the national newspaper’s cultural coverage.
Launching today, Culture delivers expert reviews, interviews, and long-form reporting across film, television, books, art, music, and live performance.
The digital platform features video, audio, and interactive storytelling, designed for audiences to “watch, read, and listen” to the best of arts journalism each day.
Editor-in-chief Michelle Gunn said the launch reaffirms The Australian’s commitment to comprehensive, high-quality arts coverage. “The Australian has always led the way with its unrivalled arts coverage and now we are taking it to the next level with Culture,” Gunn said.
“It will be the go-to destination for exploring culture in Australia, and I am certain that our readers will love the new digital, video and audio experiences created by the team.”
Michelle Gunn
The section is led by Milanda Rout as Culture Editor, supported by Content Director Bianca Farmakis, Chief Culture Correspondent Tim Douglas, Entertainment Writer Geordie Gray, National Music Writer Andrew McMillen, Literary Editor Caroline Overington, Culture Writer Jenna Clarke, Senior Editor Jill Rowbotham, and Senior Writer Rosemary Neill.
Contributors include acclaimed author Nikki Gemmell and Film Critic Stephen Romei, who will co-host a weekly video review series on new releases. Christopher Allen will provide art analysis, while TV Editor Graeme Blundell will cover screen recommendations and trends.
The weekend Review liftout will rebrand to Culture from Saturday, 25 October, aligning print and digital coverage. A new Culture newsletter will also launch on Wednesdays, offering readers a curated weekly guide on what to see and do.
Managing director and publisher Nicholas Gray said the expansion offers both editorial and commercial advantages. “The Australian’s new Culture offering builds on our history of excellent arts and entertainment coverage while embracing new ways to engage with subscribers,” Gray said. “It also provides great opportunities for our client partners to reach this highly engaged audience.”
Nicholas Gray
The launch is supported by a cross-platform marketing campaign spanning digital, print, outdoor, and social media. A special content series, “The 25 Best TV Shows of the Last 25 Years,” debuts today, followed by lists spotlighting standout films, songs, and books.
The Australian reaches more than 4.8 million Australians each month across print and digital platforms.