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Bastian leaves Varuna 

Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Varuna, the Writers’ House, has announced that CEO Lis Bastian has resigned from her position and has finished working for the centre. (See news).

Changes at Clunes Booktown 

Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Stephen Samuel has replaced Tess Brady as the director of Clunes Booktown festival. Brady and other members of the festival team, Creative Clunes secretary Tim Hayes and deputy chair Graeme...

IWP secures the official One Direction publishing 

Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Ice Water Press is proud to announce that we have secured the official 1D publishing for Australia and New Zealand. Our four titles feature exclusive photos, behind-the-scenes and tour extras,...

Society of Editors (NSW) Inc. August meeting 

Tuesday, 24 July 2012
A postcard on plain language – Dr Neil James, executive director of the Plain English Foundation and chair of the International Plain Language working group, will outline the accelerating influence...

APA Professional Development 

Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Industry seminar: Defining the New Marketing Mix Thursday 4 October in Melbourne. Last places left. Bringing together digital publishing and media gurus from inside and outside the industry this seminar...

‘Reluctant Rescuers’ by Tony Kevin 

Monday, 23 July 2012
Bookshops interested in stocking Tony Kevin's new book Reluctant Rescuers, RRP $24.95, are invited to contact him on 0414-822-171 or (02) 6236-3732 or tonykevin@grapevine.com.au or PO Box 3216, Manuka PO,...

Pascal Press Announcement 

Monday, 23 July 2012
Pascal Press will be increasing a small amount of titles from their range, effective 1 August. These changes will be updated online under the Pascal Price List tab available at...

Mark McKenna wins PM’s Non-Fiction Prize 

Monday, 23 July 2012
Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) would like to congratulate Mark McKenna on winning the 2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction for his biography of Manning Clark, An Eye for Eternity,...

Wanted: Australian publishers with digital content 

Monday, 23 July 2012
Wanted: Australian publishers with digital content suitable for school, public and special library collections for the Wheelers ePlatform. Our library customers are eager for Australian content and it’s a great...

Grundy joins Giramondo 

Monday, 23 July 2012
Giramondo has announced that Alice Grundy joined the publisher this month in the newly created role of managing editor. Grundy, who previously worked as an editor at Murdoch Books, will continue in...

McKerracher joins ALIA 

Wednesday, 18 July 2012
The Australian Library and Information Association has announced that Sue McKerracher has been appointed to the role of executive director. McKerracher replaces acting executive director Rob Miller, who has been...

Murphy to leave NZ Book Council 

Wednesday, 18 July 2012
The New Zealand Book Council has announced that CEO Noel Murphy will finish in his position in October and will relocate to the UK. (See news).

‘Reluctant Rescuers’ by Tony Kevin 

Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Bookshops interested in stocking Tony Kevin's new book Reluctant Rescuers, RRP $24.95, are invited to contact him on 0414-822-171 or (02) 6236-3732 or tonykevin@grapevine.com.au or PO Box 3216, Manuka PO, Canberra ACT...

Farrar promoted at Bloomsbury 

Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Bloomsbury Australia managing director Kathleen Farrar has been appointed to the role of Bloomsbury Group sales and marketing director and will relocate to London in 2013. (See news).

Writers Victoria Event 

Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Ask the Publisher: Short Fiction with Meanjin & Melbourne Books Hosted by Liz Steele When: Monday 23 July, 7-8pm Where: The Wheeler centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Writers Victoria...

‘Foal’s Bread’ wins 2012 ALS Gold Medal 

Monday, 16 July 2012
Allen & Unwin would like to congratulate Gillian Mears for winning the 2012 ALS Gold Medal for her brilliant novel Foal's Bread. The ALS Gold Medal is awarded annually for...