ISSUE NO. 20
MARCH 2026

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

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

4 MIN READ

Previous Editions

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
ISSUE NO. 14
September 2025

Sports of All Sorts

By Goal Mouth

Today About Time launches a regular sports column. Please let us know what you’d like to see covered.

3 MIN READ

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About Time is the national newspaper for Australian prisons and detention facilities

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