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. She has three collections of poetry published by the University of Western Australian Press (UWAP): Turbulence (2020), Decadence (2022) and Essence (2025). Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

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Features

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.

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Teacher-writers: the hyphenated existence

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

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Comedy reviews: Charles Firth & James Schloeffel: Wankernomics, Danny Bhoy, MICF

How to be a corporate tool; a comedy festival darling returns.

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A full hearted books festival in the centre of Victoria

Bendigo Writers Festival returns for four days of conversation and provocation.

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Bridging the gap between artist and audience

A new artist residency by Fox Galleries encourages interaction and connection.

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Comedy reviews: Circus Oz, Jeff Green, Mark Watson, MICF

An ensemble of high flyers and two English comedians take to the stage.

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Comedy reviews: Best of Comedy Zone Asia, David O'Doherty, MICF

A sample of Asian flavours and styles and a veteran of laughter-making.

Features

Reflections from present and past Australian Children's Laureates

Find out more about the role of the national spokesperson, advocate and ambassador for children/YA literature.

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