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10 Hollywood actors who also write fiction

Want to know whether your favourite actor can also wield a pen? Here are some novels you can check out.

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

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Another glittering award for Melissa Lucashenko, as she takes out the ARA Historical Prize

The much feted writer adds a couple more trophies to her cabinet for her acclaimed 2024 novel.

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Book review: Squat, John Safran 

Australian satirist’s latest prank works better in theory than in practice.

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Book review: Shapeshifting: First Nations Lyric Nonfiction, Edited by Jeanine Leane and Ellen van Neerven

A powerful collection of lyric essays reshaping storytelling to reflect First Nations culture and history.

Buying at your local bookshop helps support local business. It's just one of the ways to avoid Amazon.
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Alternatives to Amazon for book lovers in the cost of living crisis

Amazon's cheap prices and convenience make it a tempting buy for consumers, but there are plenty of alternatives that help…

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Opportunities and awards

International residency opportunity in New York, winners of Melbourne Fringe, Chief Minister's NT Book Awards and more!

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Book review: Make It Make Sense, Lucy Blakiston and Bel Hawkins

Not so much a self-help or how-to book but a hand hold to remind you that you are not alone.

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Small Press Network to terminate unless new board is formed

The organisation that promotes independent publishing is at risk of ceasing operations within the month.

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Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Librarian

Want to be a librarian? You won't get much – if any – time to read books.

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