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Self-deprecating singer does solo book signing

July 12th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

A book launch is a beautiful moment when a wordsmith gets to sign his latest edition for a fan who has just listened to him perform.

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Landscape show reveals travesty

June 14th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

A curated show can enhance the message of an exhibition by including an analysis or statement about the artists’ intentions.

Having a dig at the Royals

May 17th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

When an artist is present at an exhibition, the vibe can change quite dramatically for the better.

Death of an Idea

April 12th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

The collectors were out in force at a West Melbourne gallery in March as a show of museum-quality postcards opened to the public.

Celebrating the short list

February 15th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

A North Melbourne writer has been short-listed for the annual Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and joins an illustrious crew of those nominated for prizes.

Local novel trades in forgiveness

December 14th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

If you are used to reading tightly plotted crime fiction in which every word counts, Philip Salom’s latest character-driven novel will have you perplexed.

A literary bunch

October 12th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Last month North West City News reported on the move by the Institute of Postcolonial Studies to get locals reading outside their culture.

The cloth we share

July 13th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

For many, the ultimate form of entertainment is a dinner party that brings together a group of art world personalities and bon vivants.

Young writers often come up through the university system, studying creative writing, doing a Masters of Fine Arts, attracting a stipend while they do a PhD. Paul Dalla Rosa is an example of this style of writer with connections to RMIT and an MFA from New York State.