Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. Her debut, a collection of poetry called Turbulence, came out in 2020 and was released by University of Western Australia Publishing (UWAP). Her second collection, Decadence, was published in July 2022, also by UWAP. Her third book, Essence, will be published in 2025. Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

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Reverberations through time and place

This year’s NT Writers Festival asks us to consider causality and effect, and the impact of our actions on others…

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Book trailers: moveable blurbs on screen

Book trailers are visual shortcuts and can be part of a targeted marketing plan.

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The Indigenous Literacy Foundation wins the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2024 

The Indigenous, Community-led organisation wins the largest award of its kind in the world.

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Comedy review: David O'Doherty: Ready, Steady David O'Doherty, The Capitol, MICF 2024

The funny Irishman returns for another entertaining gig of music and stories.

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Comedy review: Lizzy Hoo: Hoo's That Girl?, The Victoria Hotel, MICF 2024

Relationship splitsville, online dating and a mishap during a radio interview, Hoo's recent life is rifled for laughs.

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Comedy review: Diana Nguyen: Sunny Side Up, Melbourne Town Hall, MICF 2024

What to do post-break up? Run to Spain and trek along the Camino de Santiago trail, of course!

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Comedy review: Arj Barker: The Mind Field, Athenaeum Theatre, MICF 2024

A protracted reliance on fart jokes derails the US comedian's latest show.

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Comedy review: Hannah Gadsby: Woof!, Arts Centre Melbourne, MICF 2024

The star of global hit show 'Nanette' makes a welcome return to the stage.

5 funny Australian books to check out during MICF

As well as seeing funny acts, why not read some funny books?

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2024 Stella Prize shortlist announcement

Small press publishing houses dominate the shortlist of this year's Stella Prize.

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