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Two panels. On the left is Yves Rees, with short blonde hair and a dark top. On the right is the cover of their book, 'Travelling to Tomorrow' with an illustration of a woman in shades of orange and blue.
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Book review: Travelling to Tomorrow, Yves Rees

The stories of pioneering Australian women who sought adventures across the Pacific a century ago.

Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of author Sebastian Smee. He is a wearing a white shirt and fair hair. Balding. On the right is the cover of his book, "Paris in Ruins.' A French flag is waving in a watercolour painting.
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Book review: Paris in Ruins, Sebastian Smee

Sebastian Smee argues that Impressionism was a reaction to Paris under siege in 1870.

A young man with fuzzy brown hair and dressed in shades of blue is standing up and reading from a book among a seated crowd of people.
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Story Week 2024's program to foster 'Common-Unity'

This festival wants to close the distance between artist and audience.

Two panels. On the left is a smiling woman, Jumaana Abdu, wearing a taupe and white hijab. On the right is the cover of her novel, Translations, which features a woman also wearing a head veil. Her face is overlaid with some intricate patterns.
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Book review: Translations, Jumaana Abdu

A psychological journey that canvasses the depths of identity and trauma and explores the gaps of language.

Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of author C A Wright, who has long dark hair. She is wearing a sleeveless white top. On the right is her book, with 'Skysong' written vertically in the centre and surrounded by flowers, birds and birdcages.
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Book review: Skysong, C A Wright

A reimagining of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale.

A woman with short blonde hair and a white top with black spots, Cass Frances. So you want my arts job is written behind her on a blue background.
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So you want my arts job: Manuscript Assessor

What are the parameters of manuscript assessment and what is beyond the assessor's remit?

A block sculpture on university grounds. Two sides can be seen. One side says 'Mememto Mori" with a photo of a young woman. The other side reads 'The Living Poetry Project.'
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Living Poetry Project – poetry as a tool for emotional healing among Gen Z

How is poetry helping young Australians address modern love and trauma?

Two panels. On the left is author Christian White, a Caucasian man in a dark jumper with short cropped brown hair. On the right is the cover of his book with 'The Ledge" in block white font against a cliff face.
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Book review: The Ledge, Christian White

A novel for lovers of challenging mysteries.

The First Friend. Malcolm Knox. Left panel is a Caucasian bald-headed man in glasses smiling at the camera. The right panel shows a Russian bear in a green jacket with hands coming down to cover its eyes and the words The First Friend at the bottom of the cover.
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Book review: The First Friend, Malcolm Knox

A thriller, a satire and an insight into humankind’s inhumanity.

Two panels. On the left is photo of author Gail Holmes. She is blonde and wearing a short sleeve green top. On the right is the cover of a her book, 'In the Margins.' It is covered with elaborate artwork featuring flowers and a birds, with a woman carrying a book at its centre.
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Book review: In the Margins, Gail Holmes

Inspired by fact, this historical novel focuses on a woman who fights for art against the religious strictures of the…

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