AustLit
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- Rachel Griffiths 'Deeply Moved' by Devastation Found while Filming New Series, single work column
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In the Days After His Death, Those Touched by Archie Roach Open up about the Legacy He Leaves behind,
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'From the top of Arnhem Land, where musicians take inspiration from his timeless words, to the streets of Melbourne's Fitzroy, where fans leave floral tributes on the steps of Charcoal Lane, there seems no place in the country that has not been touched by Archie Roach.' (Introduction)
- The Best New Books Released in July as Selected by Avid Readers and Critics, single work column
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Archie Roach Remembered as a Truth-teller and Activist Who Gave Voice to Many,
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obituary
'Songman Archie Roach has been remembered as the voice of generations and a truth-teller whose death is a loss to his community and the world.'
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Albert Namatjira's Work Hitting New Highs on the Art Market as Demand Surges,
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'In the 1950s, Albert Namatjira's iconic watercolour artwork would often sell on the streets of Alice Springs for just a few shillings.'(Introduction)
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Samuel Johnson Portrait Wins Archibald Prize People's Choice Award,
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'Artist Jeremy Eden has won the Archibald Prize People's Choice Award with a portrait of actor Samuel Johnson.'
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Adelaide Crows Apologise to Former AFL Star Eddie Betts Following New Book Airing Claims about Preseason Training Camp,
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'Former AFL champion Eddie Betts says his form slumped after he felt disrespected and traumatised at an Adelaide Crows preseason training trip, accusing the camp of cultural insensitivities.'
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Adelaide City Council Renames Laneway in Honour of Musician Paul Kelly,
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'Adelaide City Council is renaming a laneway after singer-songwriter Paul Kelly, with the music icon saying he is "honoured" by the gesture. '
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Judith Durham, The Seekers Lead Singer, Dead at 79, Six Decades After the Formation of the Group,
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obituary
'Judith Durham, one of Australia's best-loved entertainers and the former lead singer of The Seekers, has died at the age of 79.'
- Tim Winton on Blueback, Ningaloo, and 40 Years of Writing, single work column
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The Seekers Were Unlike Anything of Their Time and Lead Singer Judith Durham Was a 'shining Star' with the 'voice of an Angel',
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obituary
'Fans across Australia and around the world have paid tribute to The Seekers lead singer Judith Durham, remembering her as an 'Australian icon' with the 'voice of an angel' after her death on Friday, aged 79. '
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Former Schoolmates, Neighbours, Cancer Survivors and Lifelong Fans Share Their Fond Memories of Dame Olivia Newton-John,
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obituary
'Dame Olivia Newton-John's talents were adored by millions.'
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The Twists and Turns of Grease Star Dame Olivia Newton-John's Life,
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obituary
'Despite all the success in Dame Olivia Newton-John's career — and there were many — there were plenty of hard times as well.'
- Hannah Gadsby on Her Memoir, Ten Steps to Nanette, and How Her Autism Diagnosis Changed Her Life, single work column
- Olivia Newton-John's Friends and Neighbours Remember Late Grease Star in Her 'Happy Place', single work obituary
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Best Books for Readers Short on Time, as Recommended by Jennifer Down, Johann Hari, Tony Birch and More,
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review
— Review of Bedtime Story 2022 single work autobiography ; Nganajungu Yagu 2019 selected work poetry ; -
Archibald Winner Blak Douglas Pays Homage to Legendary Australian Boxer Dave Sands with Dungog Memorial,
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'Dave Sands may not be a household name, but among the boxing fraternity he holds almost mythical status, described in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame as "one of the greatest boxers never to have won a world title".' (Introduction)
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Why Play School Means so Much to so Many Australians,
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'If you walk into a playground and start to sing "There's a bear in there", chances are someone else at that playground will join you with "and a chair as well". '
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Northern Territory Filmmaker Phil O'Brien Shoots Big-hearted Feature in Nhulunbuy,
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'Armed with a pawn shop camera, a cast of small town players and a heart bigger than Phar Lap, a Northern Territory director has proven you don't need grants to shoot a feature film.'(Introduction)
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Melbourne Socialite, Fashion Icon and Philanthropist Lillian Frank Dies Aged 92,
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obituary
'Melbourne socialite and philanthropist Lillian Frank is being remembered for her contribution to the city's life and culture, after her death aged 92.'
