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- by Barry Divola, Melanie Kembrey, Frances Mocnik and David Swan
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- by Melanie Kembrey
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- by Lauren Ironmonger, Melanie Kembrey, Melissa Singer, Frances Mocnik and Barry Divola
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- by Melanie Kembrey
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- by Melanie Kembrey
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The seasonal scene won’t be complete without a good read to warm the soul.
- by Melanie Kembrey
The Test: a case study on the pros and cons of authorised sporting docos
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- by Louise Rugendyke, Melanie Kembrey, Barry Divola, Jonathan Seidler and Frances Mocnik
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The writer, director and actor has achieved the impossible and made middle age sexy.
- by Melanie Kembrey
Three writers named 2024 Best Young Australian Novelists
Now in its 28th year, the prize is given to an Australian writer of fiction aged 35 or under.
- by Melanie Kembrey
Does Saturday mean The Quiz and Dicey Topics? Here’s where to join in live
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- by Karl Quinn, Barry Divola, Jonathan Seidler, Melanie Kembrey and Melissa Singer