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 tree within a light bulb.
Features

What changes do writers want in the Australian books industry?

Here's a wish list from Australian authors on aspects they'd like to augment, tinker with or scrap altogether.

A blue and white rope are intertwined.
News

Text Publishing joins Penguin Random House

The two publishing houses have joined forces.

A painting by Phoebe Stone that shows an oil tanker in black and red rust colour with the words 'Serene Sea' on its hull.
Sponsored

The accidental artist becomes a winner

The Remagine Art Prize, with its environmental consciousness-raising objective, scouts for new talent in 2025.

An illustration of a woman in black climbing a ladder to reach a star.
News

Shortlist announced for Indie Book Awards 2025

Who are the nominated authors across six categories chosen by independent booksellers across Australia?

A crowd seen with two people carrying tote bags that say 'All about women' on them with a colourful illustration of a group of women.
News

Festival in tune with International Women's Day

The Sydney Opera House's annual event returns with a suite of events both live and online.

An illustration of an open book that features a dog and a little girl with a red umbrella walking over a lawn.
News

Upcoming poetry, YA and children's books, January to June 2025

A small selection of poetic, young adult and kids' titles to look out for.

a display of books stacked in a swirling pattern in the middle of a wooden floor. Literary festivals.
News

Australian literary festivals in 2025

What bookish festivals are happening across the country this year?

A photo of multiple books all opened to reveal the pages within and lined up to cover the whole frame.
News

Upcoming Australian fiction and non-fiction for 2025, January to June

What will be in Australian bookshops this year? Here's a selection of new titles that will be released in the…

A black and white portrait photo of Peter Rose, outgoing editor of 'Australian Book Review.' He is an older Caucasian man wearing a white shirt under a dark jacket.
Q&A

What I've learned: Peter Rose, Australian Book Review

After 24 years of sifting through countless books, Peter Rose will be leaving his post as the Editor of 'Australian…

Sarah Brightman wearing a dark robe and holding onto an old-fashioned cream phone in a drawing room. On the left is a figure of man seen through the curtains.
News

Most popular reviews in 2024

Which reviews of live performances, exhibitions and books attracted the most attention from ArtsHub's readers this year?

1 2 3 4 5 43