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Tintinhull writer Emily Herbert wins 2026 Fresh Ink Emerging Writer Prize

Tintinhull writer Emily Herbert wins the Newcastle Writers Festival's 2026 Fresh Ink Emerging Writer Prize, receiving $5000 and a Varuna residency.

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National Gallery video artworks to be projected onto The Lock-Up facade

Four video artworks from the national collection will be projected onto The Lock-Up's sandstone facade in Newcastle under a National Gallery loan program.

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On this day: Eric Clapton released No Reason to Cry 50 years ago

28 August in music: Eric Clapton — No Reason to Cry; Aretha Franklin — Who's Zoomin' Who; Donna Summer — Love to Love You Baby.

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On this day: Elvis Presley released Suspicious Minds / You'll Think of Me 57 years ago

27 August in music: Elvis Presley — Suspicious Minds / You'll Think of Me; Roy Orbison — Oh, Pretty Woman; Marvin Gaye — In the Groove.

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On this day: Elvis Presley released Suspicious Minds / You'll Think of Me 57 years ago

26 August in music: Elvis Presley — Suspicious Minds / You'll Think of Me; Roy Orbison — Oh, Pretty Woman; Marvin Gaye — In the Groove.

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Country music superstar Dolly Parton dies aged 80

Country music superstar Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her death was announced on Tuesday by her nephew Bryan Seaver. No cause was given.

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15 July

Newcastle Writers Festival appoints Tristan Sharp and Amy Lovat to leadership

Newcastle Writers Festival names Tristan Sharp Managing Director and Amy Lovat Artistic Director following Rosemarie Milsom's departure.

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07 July

$50,000 Kilgour Prize returns to Newcastle Art Gallery after five years

The $50,000 Kilgour Prize has relaunched at Newcastle Art Gallery, with entries for the 2027 competition open until 5 October 2026.

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07 July

$50,000 Kilgour Prize returns to Newcastle Art Gallery after five years

Newcastle Art Gallery relaunches the $50,000 Kilgour Prize after five years, with entries for the 2027 competition open until 5 October 2026.

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24 June

Maitland gallery launches second Hunter Biennale featuring more than 40 artists

Maitland Regional Art Gallery launches second Hunter Biennale, Upriver Downriver, featuring more than 40 local artists from 11 July to 11 October 2026.

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24 June

Maitland Regional Art Gallery launches second Hunter Biennale Upriver Downriver

Maitland Regional Art Gallery presents the second Hunter Biennale, Upriver Downriver, featuring more than 40 local artists from 11 July to 11 October 2026.

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