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Tributes Pour in From Across the World for Northern Territory Actor David Dalaithngu,
single work
column
'As critics, political leaders, and fans publish tributes to actor David Dalaithngu in the wake of his death on Monday, Dalaithngu's family and friends are preparing to celebrate his life in Arnhem Land.'
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Stephen Page to Step Down From Bangarra Artistic Director Role, Passing Torch to Frances Rings,
single work
column
'Bangarra Dance Theatre's artistic director of 30 years, Stephen Page, has announced he is stepping down from the role — and passing the torch to former Bangarra dancer, choreographer and current associate artistic director Frances Rings.'
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David Gulpilil Could Be Remembered As a Man Doomed Between Two Worlds - Or As a Man Who Brought Us Joy, Life, and Art,
single work
criticism
'The film director Rolf de Heer, reflecting on his friend and collaborator, David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu, said the actor struggled between Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds.'
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Peter Cundall, Long-time 'Gardening Australia' Host, Dies Aged 94,
single work
obituary
'Much-loved Tasmanian broadcasting and gardening identity Peter Cundall, who hosted ABC TV show Gardening Australia for 18 years, has died aged 94.'
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Federal Funding for National Film and Sound Archive to Save Hours of At-risk Footage of Australian Life,
single work
column
'Historical footage of Australian life in the 20th century will be saved after the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) secured $41.9 million in federal funding. '
- A Former Chinese Soldier Turned Artist Explains How a Song on Radio Australia Changed His Life, single work column
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Jane Campion on Her Oscars Frontrunner The Power of the Dog and the Canny Casting of Benedict Cumberbatch,
single work
review
— Review of The Power of the Dog 2021 single work film/TV ;'The Oscars 2022 nominees won't be announced until February 8, but at time of writing, two films are topping experts' Best Picture predictions — and one of them is The Power of the Dog: a Montana-set western starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a rancher with a cruel streak, streaming now on Netflix.' (Introduction)
- Nitram and The Newsreader Dominate the AACTA Awards, as Actor David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu Honoured, single work column
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These Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Centre and Celebrate Disabled Characters,
single work
review
— Review of Highway Bodies 2019 single work novel ; City of Lies 2018 single work novel ; Future Girl 2020 single work novel ;Also reviews:
On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis
The Good Hawk by Joseph Elliott
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First Nations Writers and Editors Celebrate Ten Years of the State Library of Queensland's Black&write! Project,
single work
column
'Nardi Simpson has always been a storyteller, and for the last 20 years the Yuwaalaraay woman has channelled that skill into her work as a founding member of Indigenous folk duo Stiff Gins.' (Introduction)
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Warwick Thornton's New TV Series Firebite Is about Indigenous Vampire Hunters in Outback Australia,
single work
review
— Review of Firebite 2021 series - publisher film/TV ;'Acclaimed Indigenous filmmaker Warwick Thornton is no stranger to making confronting and thought-provoking movies about the obstacles faced by First Nations people.' (Introduction)
- Tasmanian Author Amanda Lohrey Wins the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Her Novel The Labyrinth, single work column
- Ally Colquitt Discovered the 'rehabilitative Potential' of Reading while in Prison and Wants Women to Have Better Access to Books, single work column
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Paul Kelly's How to Make Gravy Gets New Lyrics and New Meaning for Christmas in 2021,
single work
column
'It's the 21st of December and that means it's time to blast Paul Kelly's Christmas classic on whatever speakers you've got access to.'
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David Gulpilil's Final Journey Home to the Northern Territory Begins with Family Ceremony in South Australia,
single work
obituary
'From the red carpet to the red soil of Arnhem Land, one of Australia's most-treasured actors has begun his long journey home to the Northern Territory.' (Introduction)
