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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Book review: The Bookbinder of Jericho, Pip Williams

The companion volume to her earlier best-seller, 'The Dictionary of Lost Words', sees Williams once again enthral with her storytelling.

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New creative writing centre for 100 Story Building

A new chapter unfolds for a literacy centre for marginalised children and youth.

Features

Survivor Authors? Imagine reality TV for writers

If Australia came up with a reality TV series based on writers, what would it consist of?

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Who judges book covers? We all do

Reading a book by its cover.

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Music review: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, Hamer Hall

Looney Tunes cartoons in orchestral swoon.

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Comedy review: Dylan Moran, We Got This, Hamer Hall, MICF

A shambolic and disappointing show from a cult favourite.

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Asian Australian voices amplified

A new podcast takes a deep dive into everyday lives, from the footy fields, to a tofu factory, to the…

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Comedy review: Tripod, MICF

After 25 years, the lads are still showcasing their musical absurdities.

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Comedy reviews: Otto & Astrid's Joint Solo Project, He Huang, MICF

Badasses all round with a rocking duo and a Chinese export.

Career Advice

Teacher-writers: the hyphenated existence

Writers who also teach (and vice versa). How do they manage to juggle both professions?

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