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Katy Mutton
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Artist. Arts worker. Literature lover.

https://katymutton.com.au/
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You can almost guarantee that the AFP’s new taskforce for investigating things-that-aren’t-terrorism will be looking closely into climate activists
lucyham.bsky.social Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · Oct 8
In the Trump era, this is terrifying. Apparently criticising capitalism 🥴🤣 is terrorism now in the US.
#Auspol
Australian Federal Police ® 56m • S The AFP has set up new National Security Investigations (NSI) teams to target groups and individuals causing high levels of harm to Australia's social cohesion. The NSI teams will work closely with state and territory police, law enforcement and national security partners to provide a coordinated, consistent and intelligence-led response to security threats, and also work on a global level through operations, capabilities and relationships with the international law enforcement intelligence community. There are current and emerging groups dispersed across Australia and in some cases, overseas, who are eroding our country's social fabric by advocating hatred, fear, and humiliation. While many of these crimes may not meet the threshold of terrorism, the AFP has identified concerning behaviours which could escalate to politically-motivated violence or hate crimes, which seriously put the Australian community at risk. There is no place for hate or violence in our communities and the AFP will defend and protect Australia and Australia's future from these threats. Anyone with information about possible threats to the community or suspicious activity should make a report to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400. In an emergency or life-threatening situation, contact Triple
October 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Truth, Trust and Transparency: MARION Responds to Les Carlyon Literary Prize Decision

Read our statement: marion.ink/news/les-car...

@allenandunwin.bsky.social @artshub.bsky.social @canberratimes.bsky.social @australia.theguardian.com #lescarlyonliteraryprize #chrismasters
Fair, transparent literary prizes matter. — MARION
MARION calls on the Australian War Memorial Council to award the 2024 Les Carlyon Literary Prize as recommended by the judges.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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The following is a statement from the WGA on ABC’s decision to pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
WGA Statement on ABC's Decision to Pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice. As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree. Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich. Silencing us impoverishes the whole world. The WGA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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We’re on the hunt for a part-time Administration and Events Coordinator! Could that be you?

MARION is seeking an experienced and motivated individual who feels at home with all things
literary to join our team!

marion.ink/news/join-ou...
Text reads: MARION 30 years of stories, voices & vision. Love all things literary? Join our team! Applications close Friday 12 September. Supported by ACT Government.
August 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Along with nuclear submarines, Australia has signed up for tonnes of highly enriched nuclear waste that we have no current plans or way to safely store www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
The lethal legacy of Aukus nuclear submarines will remain for millennia – and there’s no plan to deal with it
Australia’s future nuclear submarines will produce highly radioactive waste, and allies in the UK and the US still don’t have a safe place to store their own
www.theguardian.com
August 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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Presenting the Winter Season of Hidden Nerve: Sharpening! Held over 3 Saturday mornings Hidden Nerve: Sharpening will feature Irfan Master on Character Development, Peter Papathanasiou on Plot Development, and Irma Gold on Editing Essentials

Book now: marion.ink/hidden-nerve...
Text reads: Hidden Nerve The Art of Writing Prose. Winter Season 2. Irfan Master, Character Development 16 August 10–1pm. Peter Papathanasiou, Plot Development. 23 August 10–1pm. Irma Gold, Editing Essentials 30 August 10–1pm. There are photos of each author beside their name and topic. The MARION logo and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image.
July 14, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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"Most of us aren’t avoiding people, we’re overwhelmed. Ghosting isn’t always cruelty; sometimes it’s collapse."

Just leaving this here :)

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m not ignoring your message – I’m overwhelmed by the tyranny of being reachable | Miski Omar
In today’s culture, responsiveness is a proxy for care. But being in constant rotation, always logging into another version of myself? I’m tired
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July 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Tomorrow (Friday June 27) from 12pm (AEST) for 12 hours only your donations to the ASRC Winter Appeal matched up to $158,000 by Douglas and Judith Quarry and 19 other generous families and supporters. You can donate online to have your donation matched at: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday
June 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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The ABC spent millions defending this Lattouf case. The Creative Australia chair resigned. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra had its worst financial result in a long time. The SLV and SLQ are still dealing with the fallout from their cowardice.
It doesn't pay to betray your own principles and values.
June 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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📣 Announcing the Canberra Airport Recognition Award for Literacy Inclusion -celebrating individuals, organisations or initiatives breaking down barriers to literacy in the ACT & surrounding region. 📚 Know a literacy hero? Nominate them today!
Find out more: marion.ink/canberra-air...
May 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Are you an emerging poet? The Finding Beauty Poetry Prize is open for entries until 19 May!

This very special prize has been established in memory of Roger Green, an environmental advocate, writer and editor, lover of poetry, and thinker.

marion.ink/finding-beau...
Text reads: “Finding Beauty Poetry Prize. First prize $5000, second prize $2000. Deadline 19 May. Call for entries from emerging poets across the ACT and surrounding regions. 2025 theme Finding Beauty in Nature”. There is a photo of tree bark. The MARION and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image.
April 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
katymutton.bsky.social
Snapshots of my artworks in no order, no context.
Photo: Alex Murray
April 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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We are delighted to open entries for the 2025 June Shenfield Poetry Awards – a national annual prize established for emerging poets to commemorate poet June Shenfield & encourage the writing, publishing, & reading of poetry. Entries are due Monday 12 May.
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Text reads: "June Shenfield National Poetry Awards. 1st Prize $1,000, 2nd Prize $700, 3rd Prize $500. In Memory of June Shenfield. These national awards celebrate emerging Australian poets— fostering a love for writing, publishing, and reading poetry. Entries close Monday 12 May Entries now open.". The background of the image is white, and there is a red stripe at the bottom of the image. The MARION and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image.
March 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Our April Focus On is here! This month featuring work by Paul Collis, Joanne McCarron, Tom McIlroy, Hitomi Nakanishi, Marcus Smith, and Firuzeh Shokooh Valle.

Check out these plus our region archive: marion.ink/focus-on

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There are six book covers: Wita Witalana by Paul Collis, Coventina's Well by Joanne McCarron, Blue Poles by Tom McIlroy, Disaster Resilience and Sustainability by Hitomi Nakanishi, Techno by Marcus Smith, and In Defence of Solidarity and Pleasure by Firuzeh Shokooh Valle on a dark grey background. There is a gold stripe at the top of the image with "Focus On April", and a green stripe at the bottom with the MARION and ACT Government logos on it.
April 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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When a politician says we should care about the civil rights of a community and not an individual, you can bet your arse they are talking about a community that only includes poeple who agree with them.
April 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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📣 Calling emerging poets for The Finding Beauty Prize. Poets in and around the ACT are encouraged to respond to the theme Finding Beauty in Nature - Entries Due 19 May. Check eligibility + Find out more: marion.ink/finding-beau...
1st Prize – $5,000
2nd Prize – $2,000
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April 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Between the Lines returns for 2025 with facilitators Alice Grundy & Patrick Mullins!
BTL is a facilitated reading program for writers with an active practice covering 6 carefully-curated books: 3 fiction and 3 nonfiction.
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Text reads: "A facilitated reading program for writers. BETWEEN THE LINES with Dr Alice Grundy and Dr Patrick Mullins. Session + book package". There are photos of Patrick Mullins and Alice Grundy, along with the books for Between the Lines: Personal Score by Ellen van Neerven, Rubik by Elizabeth Tan, Saudade by Suneeta Peres da Costa, Terra Lirra by the River by Jessica Anderson, The Peregine by J.A. Baker, and My Father and Other Animals by Sam Vincent. There are the MARION and ACT Government logos at the bottom of the image.
April 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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MARION is honoured to launch the inaugural Finding Beauty Poetry Prize for emerging poets.

This prize has been established in memory of Roger Green, an environmental advocate, writer and editor, lover of poetry, and thinker.

Find out more: marion.ink/finding-beau...
Text reads: "Finding Beauty Poetry Prize". There is a photo of seashells in an array of colours: whites, beiges, pinks, and blues. The MARION and ACT Government logos are at the bottom of the image.
March 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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📚 In 2025, MARION is looking to attract up to three new Board members. Expressions of Interest are now open for application.

Becoming a board member is a powerful way to support the literary sector and to find community within it. 📚
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Find out more: marion.ink/news/join-th...
March 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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To the tens of thousands of Fenians who just came out to see Kneecap at Fed Square Narrm in 35-degree heat….fair play 🔥🔥👏
March 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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📣 APPLICATIONS OPEN

If you’re an emerging writer in and around the ACT region you may be eligible to apply for the Anne Edgeworth Emerging Writer’s Fellowship - valued up to $5000.

Submissions close Monday 28 April.

Full details here: marion.ink/anne-edgewor...
ID: the image has a blue graduated background of squares and the MARION logo in the bottom left in white In the middle of the image left-aligned is the text "Anne Edgeworth Emerging Writer's Fellowship" in dark blue. Underneath is the text "Call for expressions of interest". Underneath this is the text "entries due 9AM Monday 28 April” In the bottom righthand corner is the ACT Government logo.
March 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Hard agree.
March 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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These Israeli leaflets dropped on Gaza are so depraved, so disturbed, that it's difficult to even know what to say 👇

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February 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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✨ HIDDEN NERVE 2025 - Apps Now Open! Close 22 March 📣
Returning in a bold new form: 🌀 3 seasons. 3 themes. 3-hr workshops. Online 🌿 Autumn kicks off with Lisa Fuller, Andra Putnis, and Mirandi Riwoe.

Ready to uncover your hidden nerve? Find out more: marion.ink/hidden-nerve...

#HiddenNerve2025
February 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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I wrote about the Educational bookshop, and why the ugly and ridiculous attack on its owners matters. I don't know Mahmoud Muna personally but I heard him a few times and he always struck me as one of Jerusalem's most inspiring intellectuals.
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Why Israel’s Raid on a Palestinian Bookshop Matters
The real threat posed by detained booksellers Mahmoud and Ahmad Muna is their willingness to engage with Jewish-Israelis amid a state narrative that presents all Palestinians as terrorists
artreview.com
February 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM