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Book review: Of Monsters and Mainframes, Barbara Truelove

A brilliantly queer and imaginative blending of sci-fi and fantastical monsters.

Jemimah Brewster

Jun 2, 2025
Fellowships

Varuna, the National Writers' House

Arts NT Residential Fellowships

Six two-week fellowships are available for writers living in the Northern Territory, with a travel stipend and one-on-one mentoring.

Northern Territory

Closes: 14 Jul 2025
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News

Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week: Queensland literary judges resign, David Attenborough at 99, ‘Vandemonian Lags’ reviewed…

Celina Lei

May 31, 2025
Workshops

New Page Writing Retreats

Cultivating creativity: Weekend writing retreat

Weekend retreat Escape to a peaceful place where we focus on cultivating and revitalising our creative practice. What’s it about?…

Victoria

14 Nov - 16 Nov 2025
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Book review: I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY, Marni Appleton

This collection of short stories offers a window into the lives of young, contemporary women.

Allison Dickie

May 30, 2025
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Features

10 books people pretend to read (but don't)

Let’s be honest – we’ve all nodded along in book club at least once. Here are 10 books people pretend…

David Burton

May 29, 2025
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How a read-a-thon raises funds for literacy in Cambodia

The Chapters for Change reading challenge strives to strengthen education and community development.

Allison Dickie

May 29, 2025
Tourism

James Cook Unviersity

Luxury Writing Retreat with Lindsay Simpson

Unlock Your Creative Potential: 4-Night Writing Intensive with Award-Winning Author Dr. Lindsay Simpson

Australia

8 Sep - 12 Sep 2025
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Book review: Stinkbug, Sinéad Stubbins

Toxic workplace culture from a millennial's point of view.

Ashleigh Meikle

May 27, 2025
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Opportunities and awards

Commission opportunities in Perth and Victoria, plus 2025 NAS Fellows and Griffin Award winners announced.

Celina Lei

May 27, 2025
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