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The Booker Prize shortlist for 2024 includes more women than ever before.
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Who will win the Booker Prize in 2024?

More women are included on the shortlist than ever before. Will Australian author Charlotte Wood claim the top prize?

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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 Jennifer Wong, an Asian woman smiling and wearing glasses. On the right is Benjamin Law, an Asian man wearing a white-shirt and smiling.
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OzAsia's Weekend of Words 2024 announces program

Asian writers and creatives from near and far will congregate in this three-day festival in Adelaide.

The First Friend. Malcolm Knox. Left panel is a Caucasian bald-headed man in glasses smiling at the camera. The right panel shows a Russian bear in a green jacket with hands coming down to cover its eyes and the words The First Friend at the bottom of the cover.
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Book review: The First Friend, Malcolm Knox

A thriller, a satire and an insight into humankind’s inhumanity.

Two panels. On the left is photo of author Gail Holmes. She is blonde and wearing a short sleeve green top. On the right is the cover of a her book, 'In the Margins.' It is covered with elaborate artwork featuring flowers and a birds, with a woman carrying a book at its centre.
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Book review: In the Margins, Gail Holmes

Inspired by fact, this historical novel focuses on a woman who fights for art against the religious strictures of the…

2025 Createability Internship Program for creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf. Image: Past Createability participant Holly Jane Cohle and Scott Andrew. A vibrant photo of Holly and Scott in discussion in front of a green and blue art piece laid out in front of them. Holly is sitting, wearing a pink beret with blue hair, a cartoon tshirt and a stripped jacket. Scott is standing and looking at holly, wearing a grey scarf and black jacket. They appear to be inside a studio or warehouse.
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Opportunities and awards

Emerging composer fellowship open for applications, plus Victorian live music investment, finalists of play award and more!

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New Literary Festival in Perth and surrounds

Although still a couple of years away, a dedicated WA festival will make its debut to incorporate literary talents of…

Charlotte Wood has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for her novel Stone Yard Devotional.
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Charlotte Wood Shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize

The beloved author is the first Australian writer to be shortlisted in a decade. No Australian woman has ever won…

Two panels. On the left is a photo of author Charlotte Wood. She has short white hair and is wearing an orange top. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Stone Yard Devotional'. A sparse, treeless landscape with billowing clouds and a collection of stones. There is a lone person walking in the distance.
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Book review: Stone Yard Devotional, Charlotte Wood

Charlotte Wood's book deserves its spot on the shortlist for the Booker Prize.

Two panels. On the left is author Sally Hepworth. She is blonde and sitting, wearing a green ensemble. On the right is author Andy Griffiths. He is wearing a black t-shirt and has his arms crossed. There are tattoos on his arms.
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Love Your Bookshop Day announces ambassadors 

Authors Sally Hepworth and Andy Griffiths are the inaugural ambassadors for 2024 Love Your Bookshop Day campaign.

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