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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.

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Opportunities and awards

Regional Landscape Prize call-out, invitation to take part in queer photoshoot, plus winners of Queensland Premier's Drama Awards and finalists…

An explosion in romantasy, led by author Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is leaving some Aussie authors behind.
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Is romantasy killing Australian literature?

An explosion in the romantasy genre, led by authors such as Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is…

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What skills do journalists have to weather the storm of redundancy?

Things are not looking good for journalism, but this doesn't mean journalists have to drown with the current.

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Book review: The Echoes, Evie Wyld

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

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Book review: Under a Rock, Chris Stein

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

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Book review: Queen Macbeth, Val McDermid

A revisionist account that focuses on Lady Macbeth rather than her husband.

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

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Vale Terry Ingram

One of Australia's most respected and prolific visual arts writers has died.

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Book groups: community-building hubs

A shared love of literary treats can bring a community together.

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