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The book that changed your life

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

Artist Khaled Sabsabi (right, a middle-aged man wearing all black) and curator Michael Dagostino (left, a middle-aged man with long gray hair wearing all black) for the 2026 Venice Biennale. They are standing at the corner of a graffitied shopfront.
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Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino reinstated as 2026 Venice Biennale creatives

Following months of backlash, resignations and an external review, Creative Australia has finally made the decision to recommission Khaled Sabsabi…

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Theatre review: 1984, Comedy Theatre

An excellent production of George Orwell’s powerful warning of what happens when we lose our souls to the State.

Pearls of dangling glass form a curtain of rain above sculpted circling stingrays.
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Exhibition review: Five Acts of Love, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

A group exhibition featuring local and international artists with artworks that shine like beacons.

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Exhibition review: Auto-Photo: A Life in Portraits, RMIT Gallery 

New exhibition honours a local champion of the photo booth.

Two panels. On the left is a woman with chestnut hair and a blue top. On the right is the cover of a book 'Your Friend and Mine' which is made up of blocks and pastel colours.
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Book review: Your Friend and Mine, Jessica Dettmann

Long-term friendships: its joys and frustrations.

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Creatives, here’s your chance to claim a space in the heart of Sydney

Creative and community tenancies of up to five years are now open thanks to the City of Sydney Accommodation Grant…

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6 things to do this NAIDOC week

6 ways that you can centre and support First Nations artists this NAIDOC Week.

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Exhibition review: Writers Revealed, HOTA

In a time of increasing reliance on AI, this exhibition provides an insight into the creative processes of the authors…

Two panels. on the left is a black and white portrait of a woman with short dark curly hair wearing a white t shirt. On the right is the cover of a book 'Sweet Nothings'. It's orange with a photo of uni buildings and a in the middle in purple, an illustration of a young woman's headless torso.
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Book review: Sweet Nothings, Madison Griffiths

Unpicking the complexities of students and their romantic relationships with university professors.

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