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The forgotten history of Tasmania’s convict nurseries

Unearthing the tragic fates of hundreds of babies in the early 1800s.

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Opportunities and awards

This week’s announcements include the National Photographic Portrait Prize winner, APRA PDAs, Penguin Literary Prize, Miles Franklin shortlist and more.

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Book review: The Terrible Event, David Cohen

Shrewd and powerful observations fuel these tales of ordinary people.

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So you want my arts job: Proofreader

Proofreading is a last chance, 'spit and polish' appraisal of a writer's work for pesky mistakes. Being finicky and pedantic…

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Australia Council jump-starts touring initiatives with $2.8 million

The latest round of recipients announced for the Playing Australia, Contemporary Music Touring Program and Contemporary Touring Initiative.

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Opportunities and awards

This week's opportunities include the National Capital Art Prize and the National Arts and Disability Awards.

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Book review: Cellnight, John Kinsella

This verse novel weaves disparate themes together into a cohesive whole, including anti-nuclear protests in 1980s Western Australia and the…

Book review: After the Rain, Aisling Smith

This novel showcases relationships complicated by the limitations of language.

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Women outnumber men in Honours List

The King's Birthday Honours List was revealed at the weekend, with a number of people in the arts and cultural…

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Book review: Anam, André Dao  

A moving account of history, memory and familial ties.

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