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Birrell appointed SWF director 

Monday, 27 August 2012
Jemma Birrell has been appointed as the new artistic director of the Sydney Writers’ Festival, replacing Chip Rolley, who finished in the role in August. (See news).

Mackenzie leaves APA 

Monday, 27 August 2012
Tyson Mackenzie has finished in the role of exports and events manager at the Australian Publishers Association (APA). Mackenzie, who replaced Kathy Fulcher in the role in 2011, has left...

Society of Editors (NSW) Inc. Event – Primary Publishing 

Monday, 27 August 2012
'Primary publishing—perils, pleasures and perplexing possibilities' Speaker: Sharon Dalgleish, Publisher at Primary Macmillan Education Date: Tuesday 4 September Time: 6.30 pm for 7pm Venue: Sydney Mechanics' School of Art, 280...

Ferguson joins NZ Book Council 

Friday, 24 August 2012
Catriona Ferguson has been appointed CEO of the New Zealand Book Council and will begin in the role on 24 September. (See news).

Ferguson joins Bowker 

Friday, 24 August 2012
Kate Ferguson has joined Bowker’s Australian office in the role of library sales executive. Ferguson is currently studying her librarianship and previously worked as a customer service operations coordinator for...

Allen & Unwin congratulates CBCA Award winners 

Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Allen & Unwin congratulates its authors on a stellar result from the CBCA Awards 2012.   Younger Readers Winner: Crow Country by Kate Constable   Older Readers Winner: The Dead...

Pfaff to join HarperCollins 

Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Karin Pfaff, currently digital account manager at Murdoch Books, will join HarperCollins in the role of digital business executive on 27 August.

Society of Editors (NSW) presents Sharon Dalgleish 

Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Sharon Dalgleish, Publisher at Primary Macmillan Education discusses Primary publishing—perils, pleasures and perplexing possibilities. What do we do in primary educational publishing? How is it the same as or different...

Radcliffe Publishing distribution change 

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing ISBN Prefix: 97818461; 97818577 Old distributor: Elsevier Australia New distributor: Woodslane Changeover Date: 22/08/12

Stock Recall 

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Wiley regrets to inform all customers that they no longer have the rights to sell Dalkey Archive title Inland (ISBN 9781564787170). Wiley are currently sending out returns authorisations and labels...

Radcliffe Publishing distribution change 

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Radcliffe Publishing will no longer be distributed by Elsevier Australia effective immediately. The new distributor for Radcliffe Publishing will be Woodslane. Returns will be accepted by Elsevier Australia through to...

Lucie Pepeyan—contact details 

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
If you would like to get in touch with Lucie Pepeyan, you can contact her via the following: Mobile: 0409-332-295 Email: lpepeyan@gmail.com Twitter: @inyourstore LinkedIn: Lucie Pepeyan

Jones appointed SA Writers’ Centre program manager 

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Vanessa Jones has been appointed program manager at the South Australian Writers’ Centre. Jones is a freelance copywriter and author and has previously worked in marketing, project coordination, social media...

Australian Educational Publishing Awards Shortlist 

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
The Australian Publishers Association has announced the shortlisted entries in the 2012 Australian Educational Publishing Awards. Download the short list here. The Australian Educational Publishing Awards 2012 ceremony, sponsored by Ligare is being...

Newtown Book Fair 

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
What: Newtown Book Fair: amazing serendipity, eclectic hullaballoo of kids’ books and other bookish miscellany. When: Saturday 1st September from 10am–3pm. Where: Walker Books Australia, behind 1-15 Wilson St, Newtown...

Short Story Competition: Australia’s Security Nightmares 

Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Short Story Competition: Australia’s Security Nightmares, sponsored by the Australian Security Research Centre is open for nominations. The competition is open to all Australian residents, and invites short stories on...