David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.

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Many creatives are obsessed with coffee. But is it worth the hype? Image: Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash
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Why your coffee is important to your creativity

Countless creatives cite coffee as an essential part of their daily routine. But is it possible to get the buzz…

Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of Kate Grenville, who has short hair and is wearing glasses and a black top. On the right is the cover of her book, "Unsettled'. It's a sepia tone photo of a path through trees.
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Book review: Unsettled, Kate Grenville

Kate Grenville faces a reckoning regarding her family's relationship with colonialism.

Everybody NOW! took the opportunity of its tenth birthday to announce a suite of programming for the coming year. Image: supplied.
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Community arts levels up: Everybody NOW! celebrating 10 years on the Gold Coast

Known for its large-scale community-led works, Gold Coast-based company Everybody NOW! has grown over 10 years to become a staple…

Meta is now battling multiple court cases, defending itself against claims of mass theft. Image: Julio Lopez on Unsplash.
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Revealed: Meta pirated millions of books to train its AI engine

A new investigation has revealed Meta used millions of pirated publications to train its new AI systems.

The 'Save Our Arts' campaign is targeting marginal seats ahead of the election, fighting for more support for Australian music. Image: Etienne Girardet on Unsplash.
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Advocacy body warns Australian music in crisis, targets marginal seats

With rising national concerns over streaming services and a troubled live music industry, the national 'Save Our Arts' campaign is…

Hugh Jackman has joined British theatre royalty to launch a new theatre company. Image: supplied.
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Hugh Jackman launches new theatre company

In a joint statement, the Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor has announced a new theatrical partnership with high-profile producer Sonia…

After a rush of pre-sale tickets, Teddy Swims has announced new dates for his Australian tour. Image: supplied.
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Teddy Swims announces new Australian tour dates

Teddy Swims has experienced a meteoric rise since 2023, and he is visiting Australia in October on his first stadium…

Two panels: on the left is a book cover of a night sky and a small silhouette figure sitting on a crag looking away to see. The title in yellow is Wild Dark Shore.
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Book review: Wild Dark Shore, Charlotte McConaghy

A mystery literary fiction seeded in climate change.

John Rodger's leaves behind a diverse and impressive legacy across Queensland and Australia.
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Vale John Rodgers – extraordinarily versatile musician and composer

John Rodgers began his career as a young violin prodigy, but ended up expanding into flamenco, punk, cabaret and a…

A hand on the open pages of a cookbook
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How Aussie chefs are boosting book sales: Nagi Maehashi and the new wave of cookbooks

Often overlooked in conversations about Australian literary trends, Australian cookbooks have been internationally influential for decades.

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