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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Sally Rippin is the Australian Children's Laureate 2024-25

The best-selling author of the 'Billie B Brown' series takes out top position as Children's Laureate.

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Film reviews: Future Visions: Dome Under Film Festival, Scienceworks

A festival of short films specially curated at the Planetarium took advantage of the stereo sound and immersive structure.

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From the symbolic to the practical: ways to consider climate change

With entries open in March, the Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize 2024 seeks works that reflect a sustainability…

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Backlash after divisive comments from Victorian bookshop owner

The owner of a Victorian independent chain of bookstores, under fire for her tweets, apologises after community furore.

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Free reading program for the Central Coast

A new reading program has been launched for the wider community in NSW's Central Coast, including a specifically designated stream…

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State Library Victoria starts a new chapter

State Library Victoria has a new podcast highlighting free spirits, heroes and pioneers.

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Theatre review: Seventeen, Southbank Theatre

The collision of age and youth is explored in this comedic start to MTC's 2024 program.

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Literary speed dating: swipe left or right?

Do you think you may be a good candidate for a three-minute power pitch to publishers and agents?

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Australian literary festivals in 2024

Start planning and bookmarking your 2024 calendar with these literary festivals nationwide.

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Upcoming books for 2024, January to June

What will be in Australian bookshops this year? Here's a selection of new titles that will be released in the…

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