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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.

Two panels. On the left is author Deborah Levy, wearing a black top with pearls and her hair tied up. On the right is the cover of her book, 'The Position of Spoons' a black and white photo of the bottom half of a body in shorts with three wooden spoons on the ground.
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Book review: The Position of Spoons, Deborah Levy

The celebrated novelist and playwright reveals and honours some of her greatest influences.

Two panels. On the left is author Emily Maguire, She has long brown hair and is wearing a black top with florals. On the right is the cover of her book, Rapture, which is covered in a elaborate floral design with an eye peering through in the centre.
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Book review: Rapture, Emily Maguire

A story based on the legend of Poe Joan.

The Australian Ballet, ‘The Nutcracker’, featuring Sara Andrlon, winner of the 2024 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award. A ballerina dressed in white on stage among a crowd of applauding performers.
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Opportunities and awards

Public mural opportunity, plus nearly a million in cash support to creative projects and more!

Two panels. On the left is author Santilla Chingaipe who is wearing a green and white dress. On the right is her book cover, 'Black Convicts", which is all in black with white font.
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Book review: Black Convicts, Santilla Chingaipe

Australia's trade in hidden slavery exposed.

Two panels. On the left is Ali Gripper, who has short brown hair and a dark top. On the right is the cover of 'Salterwater Cure' with an image of water and sand.
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Book review: Saltwater Cure: True stories of the transformative power of the ocean, Ali Gripper

A collection of stories about the healing power of the ocean.

3 separate panels. On the top left is of Frances Edmonds and Maree Clarke in black holding onto their book. Below them in a separate photo is Sabra Thorner in black and white. On the right is the cover of their book,'ngargee', which is yellow and has a winding blue illustration running through it.
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Book review: ngargee: Coming Together to Celebrate Southeast Australian Aboriginal Art, Frances Edmonds, Sabra Thorner, Maree Clarke (editors)  

The diverse artworks featured in this book celebrate contemporary Indigenous artists.

young Asian woman in light green sweater on couch looking at laptop computer. Arts news.
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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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Sensitivity readers: why do we need them?

Why are sensitivity readers used by authors and publishing companies?

Sarah J Maas continues to dominate BookTok and the publishing industry at large.
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BookTok's 10 best reads of 2024

Explore BookTok's explosive 2024 picks, from romantasy to serial killer escapades. The platform continues to shape the international publishing industry.

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