WA Premier’s Book Awards 2026 shortlists announced
The shortlists for the 2026 Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards have been announced by the State Library of Western Australia. ...
Celeste Wong and Melanie Bakewell awarded 2026 Writers SA Fellowships
Writers Celeste Wong and Melanie Bakewell have been named recipients of the 2026 Writers SA Fellowships. The fellowships, offered through ...
Hardie Grant to integrate Pantera Press titles across imprints, staff to depart
Hardie Grant has announced that future Pantera Press titles will be published across its existing Australian publishing imprints, including Ultimo ...
Bridie Noonan wins EWF Speculate Prize
Bridie Noonan has won the 2026 Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers for “The Inbetween”. Speculate Prize judges said, “Judging this ...
Surf Coast Writers Festival starts strong
The inaugural Surf Coast Writers Festival wrapped up a successful program on Saturday 27 June in the Victorian town of ...
Hachette to publish CFMEU exposé by Nick McKenzie and Ben Schneiders
A&U acquires Natalie Murray rom-com “Love Your Enemy”
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival first line-up announced
Varuna announces 2027 residential fellowships
Survey of local book-banning efforts launched
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Scran: Modern Scottish Food Inspired by Tradition (Ali Stoner, Mitchell Beazley)
Scran is a new collection of more than 100 nostalgic and traditional Scottish recipes, seen through a modern lens.
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