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12 underrated books in 2024 by PoC you need to read

A dozen books by Australian PoC writers to read and to gift.

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Parrtjima to return with a timeless glow in April

The Light Festivalā€™s 10th anniversary brings back favourite events plus a musical surprise.

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it ā€“ you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

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12 A-list Hollywood stars who also call themselves painters

Does being a famed actor make you a good painter too?

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Arts Workforce Scoping Study interim findings indicate crisis across sectors

New findings illustrate that Australia's creative workforce is in a critical shape, facing recruitment and retention issues.

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Book review: The Truth about my Daughter, Jo Skinner

An exploration into the power dynamics and emotional upheavals of one family.

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Book review: Annihilation, Michel Houellebecq

A dour look at the state of the contemporary world.

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La Mama's Festival of Mother Tongues

The festival celebrates diverse languages in a theatrical showcase of multilingualism.

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Book review: The Belburd, Nardi Simpson

A lyrical, multi-stranded novel about connection to Country.

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Opera review: Lucia di Lammermoor, Her Majestyā€™s Theatre

Much darkness and just a little light in State Opera South Australiaā€™s revival of Donizetti's grim tragedy.

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