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An explosion in romantasy, led by author Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is leaving some Aussie authors behind.
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Is romantasy killing Australian literature?

An explosion in the romantasy genre, led by authors such as Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is…

new theatre audiences: a scene of actors amongst pizza boxes and stuffed animals.
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Tapping in to gaming subcultures to build new theatre audiences

What happens when a game-obsessed playwright meets two puppet artists who want to make a new theatre work? The answer…

'Some HR managers and gatekeepers don't recognise how multi-skilled and talented journalists are,' says Erin O'Dwyer. Black and white digitally manipulated image of a person holding onto a chair while drowning.
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What skills do journalists have to weather the storm of redundancy?

Things are not looking good for journalism, but this doesn't mean journalists have to drown with the current.

Actor Janet Andrewartha smiles for the camera in a publicity photo. She is an Anglo-Australian woman with carefully styled brown hair and wearing a white jacket.
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Vale Janet Andrewartha

The Australian actor, best known for long-running appearances in Australian TV dramas as well as her many stage performances, has…

Karim. Two men. The young one is playing an oud. The old one has his arms in the air.
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Theatre review: Karim, National Theatre of Parramatta

How one young man's life changes when he discovers a traditional Middle Eastern instrument.

Two panels. On the left is a profile of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair. She is angled to the side and looking down. On the right is book cover with the words "Evie Wyld" ad "The Echoes" in white font. The background is an impressionistic painting of part of a kitchen leading into a hallway.
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Book review: The Echoes, Evie Wyld

Family secrets unravel after death and the haunting of the afterlife.

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Exhibition review: John Mandich and Jean-Paul Zilliacus, Montsalvat (Barn Gallery)

John Mandich showcases 25 Archibald portraits in the only place big enough for them, Montsalvat’s Barn Gallery, co-exhibiting with sculptor…

Two panels. On the left is a photo of a man with white hair and a beard and glasses. On the right is a book cover with 'Chris Stein' written in black, 'Under a Rock' in red. The text overlays a photo of a young man with glasses wearing black and a blonde woman next to him.
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Book review: Under a Rock, Chris Stein

A fascinating if enigmatic memoir from Blondie's guitarist and co-founder.

A man and a woman are wearing bridal white. She has a crown of flowers on her head. There are other people in the background talking.
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Theatre review: Blood Wedding, Flight Path Theatre

A production that has celebrated origins, but does not meet expectations.

A young couple are sitting on a park bench The male is cradling a white bundle, made to look like a baby is within it.
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Theatre review: Romeo & Julie, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre

Though the title alludes to Shakespeare's classic tale, this contemporary play focuses mainly on the struggles of young love.

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