Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. She has three collections of poetry published by the University of Western Australian Press (UWAP): Turbulence (2020), Decadence (2022) and Essence (2025). Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

Thuy On's Latest Articles

A person with the word poetry on a white t-shirt. They are wearing jeans and holding a book. Poetry Month. Red Room Poetry.
News

Poetry Month returns with nationwide coverage

Red Room's annual celebration returns to showcase the breadth of Australian poetry.

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Book review: The Haunting of Mr & Mrs Stevenson, Belinda Lyons-Lee

Who or what inspired the writing of Stevenson's 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?

Mushroom Murder Trial. a photo of a death cap mushroom in Ukraine. Erin Patterson.
News

Mushroom Murder Trial: the TV series, documentary, panel discussion and books

In the fallout of Erin Patterson's conviction, there's no shortage of coverage in the offing.

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Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Museum Curator

Contrary to popular belief, the co-curator of the Museum of Desire did not need to be a sexpert.

Three people sit on a couch, a mousy woman in her 30/40s dressed in brown, an older woman in a turquoise housecoat and turban and a man in his 30/40s dressed in brown and facing off with the older woman. A coffee table is in front of them. Mother Play.
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Theatre review: Mother Play, Southbank Theatre, The Sumner

Family ties that bind, loosen and break.

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Features

The book that changed your life

A selection of books that inspired and influenced, and left an indelible impression.

Two panels. On left is a black and white photo of a man with his hand across his mouth. On the right is the cover of a book, 'Autocorrect' which features an illustration of a falling squirrel.
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Book review: Autocorrect, Etgar Keret

Etgar Keret is back with 33 short stories about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Features

20 pub quiz literary questions – the Aussie version

Can't get enough of literary quizzes? Here's another one, but with a distinct Down Under remit.

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News

2025 Miles Franklin shortlist

A mix of six established and new authors have been nominated for the prestigious literary award.

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Open call for artist contributions at Waterfront Brisbane

An opportunity to design a lasting sculptural legacy.

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