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Lapse by Sarah Thornton
Sarah Thornton is at her best in her depiction of a football-mad community.

The ten most-read stories of 2019
From news and reviews to features and forecasts, here are the ten most popular ArtsHub stories published this year.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sydney Theatre Awards, the Horne Prize, Australia’s Eurovision contenders, and more awards and nominations.

Apply now for one of 12 Marten Bequest Scholarships worth $50,000
Australian artists under 35 years of age can now apply through the Australia Council for a Marten Bequest scholarship to…

10 books for an apocalyptic summer
Here’s what to read whether you’re looking to face the flames or take your mind off the heat.

Hollow Earth by John Kinsella
An elegant science-fiction story with a message about the mess humans have made.

Turn Left at Venus by Inez Baranay
Inez Baranay presents in elegant prose a richly laden smorgasbord of concepts and ideas.

10 buzzwords that dominated the arts in 2019
Our language tells us a lot about who we are: our embrace of trends, our professional priorities and where we…

On The Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Meet Create NSW’s new Executive Director, Griffin Theatre appoints playwright as Artistic Director, Dancehouse announces new AD, Sydney Symphony reveals…

'Keeping it real' on social media
With over 80,000 followers, internationally-renowned New Zealand artist Mr G (AKA Graham Hoete) knows a thing or two about social…