ISSUE NO. 27
October 2026
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Culture

Culture is wide ranging. Sport, film, literature and the arts are all part of our culture, and much more. 

This section is dedicated to exploring and writing about the culture that people are engaging in, in Australia and around the world.

Latest

How to Write: Reviews

By The Prison Journalism Project

Here are some tips for writing a review, courtesy of the Prison Journalism Project.

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ISSUE NO. 6

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3 MIN READ

About Time Book Club: The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku

By About Time

His message is simple but powerful: no matter how difficult life gets, we can choose to be kind, be grateful, and find joy.

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ISSUE NO. 6

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4 MIN READ

Shantaram: To Hell and Back

By Mark Mi Words

Gregory David Roberts broke the mould when he released his masterpiece in 2003. Weighing in at 933 pages, Shantaram is the super-heavyweight champion of the literary world.

ISSUE NO. 28
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4 MIN READ
The cover of Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 21
April 2026
Sports Round Up!
By Goal Mouth

An overview of recent sporting events, including AFL, F1, football and cricket.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 19
February 2026
The Potential of Video Games in Prison
By Stacey Stokes

Video games can be helpful for people both inside and leaving prison. They’re not only entertaining, but they can help people deal with the trauma of prison and re-entry in the community.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 18
January 2026
Sports Round Up
By Goal Mouth

An overview of recent sporting events, including AFLW, motor racing, soccer and cricket.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 18
January 2026
Straight Outta Risdon – Bars Behind Bars
By Sara

It takes real courage to grab the mic and share your story, especially in front of fellow inmates and complete strangers. Bars Behind Bars is more than a music program at Risdon Prison; it’s a creative outlet that’s uncovering raw talent and powerful voices.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 17
December 2025
Your Armchair Guide to Summer Sport
By Goal Mouth

An overview of recent sporting events, including horse racing, motor racing, AFLW and cricket.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 17
December 2025
Visions Through the Eyes of a Palestinian Prisoner
By Damien Linnane

Knowing what an incredibly powerful story he had – not to mention unique artworks – after the interview I asked Mohannad if he would be interested in having art exhibited in Australia.

1 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 16
November 2025
Sports Round Up!
By Goal Mouth

A collection of sports news from the past month, including Brisbane possibly being our new sporting capital, Aussie women finding lots of wins in Cricket and loutish crowd behaviour marring the Ryder Cup.

5 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 16
November 2025
Games in Prison: An Interview with Bull Press
By Edith McLellan

We’re Bull Press. We make games – conversational tabletop games – for a prison environment. Most of us have spent time in prison, and we’re based in the USA.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 15
October 2025
Artists With Conviction Celebrates 15 Years!
By Sara

Prison is a noisy place, yet at Risdon Prison, in Tasmania – nestled near bushland and close to the Risdon Brook Dam – the sounds of nature still break through. Despite the din, the calls of native birds are unmistakable.

2 MIN READ

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