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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.'
Stephen Page to Step Down From Bangarra Artistic Director Role, Passing Torch to Frances Rings, Dee Jefferson , 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.'
David Gulpilil Could Be Remembered As a Man Doomed Between Two Worlds - Or As a Man Who Brought Us Joy, Life, and Art, Stan Grant , 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.'
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.'
Federal Funding for National Film and Sound Archive to Save Hours of At-risk Footage of Australian Life, Selby Stewart , 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, Kai Feng , single work column
Jane Campion on Her Oscars Frontrunner The Power of the Dog and the Canny Casting of Benedict Cumberbatch, Dee Jefferson , single work review
— Review of The Power of the Dog Jane Campion , 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, Dee Jefferson , single work column
These Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Centre and Celebrate Disabled Characters, Kit Kavanagh-Ryan , single work review
— Review of Highway Bodies Alison Evans , 2019 single work novel ; City of Lies Sam Hawke , 2018 single work novel ; Future Girl Asphyxia , 2020 single work novel ;

Also reviews:

On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis

The Good Hawk by Joseph Elliott

First Nations Writers and Editors Celebrate Ten Years of the State Library of Queensland's Black&write! Project, Rudi Bremer , 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)

Warwick Thornton's New TV Series Firebite Is about Indigenous Vampire Hunters in Outback Australia, Angelique Donnellan , single work review
— Review of Firebite Josh Sambono , Kodie Bedford , Brendan Fletcher , Davi Telfer , Warwick Thornton , 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, Dee Jefferson , single work column
Ally Colquitt Discovered the 'rehabilitative Potential' of Reading while in Prison and Wants Women to Have Better Access to Books, Catriona Stirrat , single work column
Paul Kelly's How to Make Gravy Gets New Lyrics and New Meaning for Christmas in 2021, Sarah Motherwell , 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.'

David Gulpilil's Final Journey Home to the Northern Territory Begins with Family Ceremony in South Australia, Matt Garrick , 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)

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