The big giggle

Article Abstract:

Melbourne's version of Mardi Gras is called Moomba. Its Melbourne International Comedy Festival has become an international event that gets attention from the arts press and gives legitimacy to the comedians who take part. The 1998 festival will include performances by Anthony Morgan, Rod Quantock, Will Anderson and Julian Clary.

Comedy

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Bridges over troubled waters

Article Abstract:

This article presents a discussion with Australian writer Kate Grenville about her new novel, "The Idea of Perfection." Relevant points include the themes explored in the book: life in Australian country towns, tidiness, the replacement of old wooden bridges with soulless concrete ones, and sex.

Interview, Criticism and interpretation, Authorship, Authors, Australian, Australian writers, Grenville, Kate, The Idea of Perfection (Book)

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The race is on

Article Abstract:

This article presents a preview of writers' festivals planned for 1999 in Melbourne, Hobart, and Brisbane, Australia. Relevant points include highlights of each festival's program and the names of prominent Australian writers who will attend.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Authors, Writers, Tasmania, Brisbane, Australia

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