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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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.

News

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?

Features

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.

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.

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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