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Two panels. On the left is a woman with curly brown hair and a red t-shirt. On the right is the cover of a book with the title 'All You Took From Me" and the author name Lisa Kenway in white font. The background is a blue impressionist painting with yellow streaks.
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Book review: All You Took From Me, Lisa Kenway

Once begun, this psychological thriller is hard to put down.

Erich Mayer

Aug 1, 2024
Two panels. On the left is a smiling woman with brown hair, lavender coloured glasses and a lavender top. On the right is the title and author of the book in white font ('Dirrayawadha' and Anita Heiss) over a sunset treescape.
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Book review: Dirrayawadha, Anita Heiss

The prolific author returns to the Frontier Wars in this epic Australian fiction.

Dorcas Maphakela

Jul 31, 2024
Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of a bald man with a beard. On the right is white cover with a drum and drumsticks. And the title/author 'The Shortest History of Music' and Andrew Ford in black font.
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Book review: The Shortest History of Music, Andrew Ford 

Andrew Ford’s new book is stunningly comprehensive, but its academic tone would be a daunting slog for the average reader.

Ash Brom

Jul 31, 2024
Red and orange light projection on to earth in Central Australia at dawn. Sunrise Journeys, Uluru
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Immersive experience review: Sunrise Journeys, Uluṟu

Activating the desert sands of Central Australia, Sunrise Journeys is a clever contemporary adaptation that extends the tourism offering in…

Gina Fairley

Jul 31, 2024
Karim. Two men. The young one is playing an oud. The old one has his arms in the air.
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Theatre review: Karim, National Theatre of Parramatta

How one young man's life changes when he discovers a traditional Middle Eastern instrument.

Danny Yazdani

Jul 30, 2024
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Book review: The Echoes, Evie Wyld

Family secrets unravel after death and the haunting of the afterlife.

Ashleigh Meikle

Jul 30, 2024
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Exhibition review: John Mandich and Jean-Paul Zilliacus, Montsalvat (Barn Gallery)

John Mandich showcases 25 Archibald portraits in the only place big enough for them, Montsalvat’s Barn Gallery, co-exhibiting with sculptor…

Ash Brom

Jul 30, 2024
Two panels. On the left is a photo of a man with white hair and a beard and glasses. On the right is a book cover with 'Chris Stein' written in black, 'Under a Rock' in red. The text overlays a photo of a young man with glasses wearing black and a blonde woman next to him.
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Book review: Under a Rock, Chris Stein

A fascinating if enigmatic memoir from Blondie's guitarist and co-founder.

Richie Black

Jul 30, 2024
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Theatre review: Blood Wedding, Flight Path Theatre

A production that has celebrated origins, but does not meet expectations.

Danny Yazdani

Jul 30, 2024
A young couple are sitting on a park bench The male is cradling a white bundle, made to look like a baby is within it.
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Theatre review: Romeo & Julie, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre

Though the title alludes to Shakespeare's classic tale, this contemporary play focuses mainly on the struggles of young love.

Kim Hitchcock

Jul 30, 2024
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