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

Thuy On's Latest Articles

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How to break into writing and stay the distance

Advice for newcomers from some of the nominees of this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards.

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Ten 2021 books deserving a spot in the sun

As you compile your summer reading list, here are some underrated Australian books published in 2021.

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$1 million donation to Stella Forever Fund

On its tenth anniversary, the literary foundation that supports women writers has received a significant boost.

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Theatre review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Regent Theatre

Bright shiny decadence: the show is faithful to the spirit of the movie.

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Translating the language of animals

Author Laura Jean McKay looks at the way we write about the environment as a way of understanding it while…

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Why Australian crime writers are killing it

Two upcoming crime fiction festivals threaten to spill the beans (and the blood).

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The critical impact of music and performance engagement

Collaborative work and industry contacts play a starring role in this Monash University course.

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Festival brings stories to your door

This year's Story Week will help bring art back to Sydney streets and beyond.

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Migration stories in graphic books

The flight of the diaspora is being captured by Australian artists.

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Book review: How Decent Folk Behave, Maxine Beneba Clarke

Poetic roaming across the contemporary landscape.

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