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Children’s Publisher, New South Wales

walker books logo Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Walker Books Children’s Publisher role We are currently looking for a publisher with a bold creative vision and proven experience in leading a publishing team to join us in Sydney....

2025 Voss Literary Prize Now Open

Emu Park, the Voss literary award Wednesday, 12 March 2025
The Australian University Heads of English and the estate of Vivian Robert de Vaux Voss are pleased to call for nominations to the tenth annual Voss Literary Prize. The prize,...

Publicist – part-time, New South Wales

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Rockpool Publishing Rockpool is looking for a part-time book publicist to work on our list of titles for local and international markets. You will have 2+ years’ experience focusing on...

Without Question

without question cover Wednesday, 12 March 2025
When Bella finds two faded photographs in a dead man’s wallet, she must unlock a web of secrets. Bella confronts dark forces across the globe, in a quest to reveal...

The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins Available Now

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
From the bestselling author of The Let Them Theory, The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins is available now from Post Hill Press. To order, please contact your Simon &...

The Australian Fiction Prize entries open

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
The Australian and HarperCollins Australia announce that entries are now open for The Australian Fiction Prize, an annual prize for an unpublished, book-length work of fiction, open to all Australians....

Morton wins 2025 UQP Quentin Bryce Award

a portrait of Rachel Morton Thursday, 6 March 2025
UQP has announced Rachel Morton as the winner of the 2025 UQP Quentin Bryce Award, worth $5000, for her novel The Sun Was Electric Light. The award, which recognises The...

Nero Gold, Audie award winners announced

the book cover for Maurice and Marilyn Thursday, 6 March 2025
In London, Maurice and Maralyn: An Extraordinary True Story of Shipwreck, Survival and Love by Sophie Elmhirst (Vintage), has won the 2024 Nero Gold Prize, worth £30,000 (AU$60,948), reports the...

Australian Book Design Awards 2025 longlists announced

Thursday, 6 March 2025
The longlists for the 2025 Australian Book Design Awards, presented by the Australian Book Designers Association (ABDA), have been announced. The longlisted titles in the first three categories, and the emerging...

Staff wins 2025 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Feminist historian Michelle Staff has been announced as winner of the 2025 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship, worth $20,000, at a ceremony at Adelaide Writers’ Week. Staff was awarded the fellowship...

Preliminary data shows 6.5% increase in US book sales

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
In the US, Publishers Weekly (PW) reports that, ‘preliminary data for the full year indicates that publishing industry sales increased 6.5% over 2023’, to US$14.18 billion (A$22.65b). The increase comes despite the...

Books+Publishing reviews gain support from Cultural Fund

books and publishing logo Wednesday, 5 March 2025
In 2025 for the first time, Books+Publishing’s pre-publication reviews program is being supported by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. This is the ideal time to revisit the reviews, their purpose,...

Victorian Community History Awards shortlist announced

royal historical society victoria Wednesday, 5 March 2025
The shortlist for this year‘s Victorian Community History Awards has been announced. A total of 39 publications and projects were shortlisted for 10 prizes ranging from $500 to $2000 each,...

Production controller, Victoria

hardie grant logo in black Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Hardie Grant Publishing Hardie Grant is a leading Australian independent publisher specialising in illustrated non-fiction, fiction, kids, travel and lifestyle titles, complemented by a dynamic portfolio of overseas publishers. Reporting...

ABIA early bird ticket sales open 12 March

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in publishing at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2025! Early bird ticket sales open 12 March! The ABIA awards...

Nominations open for ABIA Hall of Fame Pixie O’Harris Award

ABIA Celebrating 25 Years logo Wednesday, 5 March 2025
The Pixie O’Harris Award recognises dedication to Australian children’s literature. It is awarded to publishers, editors, creators, booksellers, publicists and other industry representatives who have worked consistently in the field...

Publicist (part time), New South Wales

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Rockpool Publishing Rockpool is looking for a part time book publicist to work on our list of titles for local and international markets. You will have 2+ years’ experience focusing...

Without Question

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Two small photographs found in a dead man’s wallet throw every belief Bella holds about her family into disarray and changes her life forever. The novel is in development as...

Informit marketing coordinator, Victoria

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
RMIT UP Role: Permanent Part-time (4 days/week) Location: Franklin Street, Melbourne Benefits: Salary packaging, purchased leave, childcare discounts, subsidised gym membership & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Diversity & Eligibility: Aboriginal...

Solutions manager, New South Wales

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
HarperCollins Publishers HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Solutions Manager to drive business growth through the development and implementation of innovative solutions, as well as managing our...

Children’s Publisher, New South Wales

Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Walker Books Children’s Publisher role We are currently looking for a publisher with a bold creative vision and proven experience in leading a publishing team to join us in Sydney....

Publishers’ top picks: Australian fiction

Tuesday, 4 March 2025
A new publisher, a new literary agency and the Australian fiction on offer at LBF. Members of newest Australian literary agency on the block, a4 Literary – for which former...