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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Gina Fairley

Mar 14, 2025
A young Asian boy with glasses and a yellow top is sitting in front of a book. There's a red bookcase behind him with books.
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LitUp literature initiative to revitalise reading

A new scheme will make it easier to stage author events across Australia.

Thuy On

Mar 13, 2025
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NT Writers' Centre

NT Writers Festival Retreat 2025

The NT Writers Festival Retreat invites writers of all backgrounds to immerse yourself in eight days of writing and culture…

Regional Northern Territory

25 May - 1 Jun 2025
Three panels. On the top left is Anna Chang, an Asian woman with glasses and her hair tied back. On the bottom is Alice Grundy, who has long brown hair. On the right is their book, 'What's the Big Idea?"
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Book review: What's the Big Idea?, Anna Chang and Alice Grundy (editors)

This book realistically grapples with the problems of the day and offers potential solutions.

Erich Mayer

Mar 12, 2025
Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of Steph Bowe. She has dark hair and is smiling. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Sunny at the End of the World.' It features an illustration of a young boy and girl walking on a path towards a city.
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Book review: Sunny at the End of the World, Steph Bowe

A clever and endearing story of survival in a world that has drastically changed.

Jemimah Brewster

Mar 12, 2025
The latest request from Black Inc Books has only fueled the fire on AI controversy in the creative arts.
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Industry shocked after Black Inc Books asks writers to consent to AI licence

The Melbourne publisher wants its writers to agree to their work being used to train AI.

David Burton

Mar 12, 2025
Two panels. On the left is author Garrett Carr who has grey hair and beard and wearing a navy blue shirt. On the right is the cover of his book 'The Boy From the Sea' that feature a young boy on the left looking at the sea with seagulls flying above.
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Book review: The Boy from the Sea, Garrett Carr

An abandoned baby is found and adopted into a struggling family.

Danny Yazdani

Mar 12, 2025
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Opportunities and awards

A new $50,000 award to reshape the arts, plus winner of the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship, and more!

Celina Lei

Mar 11, 2025
Professional Development

Varuna, the National Writers' House

The Writer’s Space Writing Group - Penrith Library

A free, 6-week writing program for writers with disability in Penrith, meeting on Sunday mornings at Penrith Library from 16…

Sydney

Closes: 15 Aug 2025
Professional Development

Varuna, the National Writers' House

The Writer’s Space Writing Group - Katoomba

A free, 6-week writing program for writers with disability in the Blue Mountains, meeting on Sunday mornings at Katoomba Library…

Regional New South Wales

Closes: 20 Jun 2025
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