Inside the Australian and New Zealand book industry

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Early bird tickets selling fast!

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Have you booked your ABIA tickets? Book your tickets at early bird prices now! We offer our warm congratulations to all of the publishers, authors, illustrators and narrators shortlisted for...

Early bird tickets are open now!

Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Early bird tickets are open now! Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in the book sector at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2025! The Australian...

Distribution change for Rowman and Littlefield

Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield Old distributor: Woodslane Changeover Date: 1 June New publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing New distributor: Penguin Random House Distribution. Returns cut-off to Woodslane: 30 June. Please note, Penguin...

Senior commissioning editor (0.8 FTE), Melbourne

Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Monash University Publishing Do you have exceptional editing skills, commissioning experience and an eye for high-quality books across trade and scholarly markets? In this key position, you will work in...

Without Question

without question cover Wednesday, 19 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...

Early bird tickets are open now!

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Early bird tickets are open now! Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in the book sector at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2025! The Australian...

Product executive, Victoria

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Hachette Australia PRODUCT EXECUTIVE, MELBOURNE Hachette Australia has an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning and international Product team in the role of Product Executive. This Melbourne-based role reports to...

Production controller, Melbourne

Wednesday, 19 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...

PRH appoints Moodley to children’s rights manager 

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Penguin Random House Australia & New Zealand (PRH) has appointed Talia Moodley to the newly created position of Children’s Rights Manager. She started in the role on 24 February 2025....

Chair changes at Eleanor Dark Foundation 

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
David Hammon has stepped down as chair of the Eleanor Dark Foundation, but will remain a director on the organisation's board. Hammon became chair in 2022. Bianca Nogrady, a director...

Change for The Experiment

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Publisher: The Experiment Old distributor: Affirm Press New distributor: WW Norton Changeover date: 1 April 2025 Returns cut-off: 31 March 2026 Contact: grace.breen@affirmpress.com.au

The House of My Mother by Shari Franke

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke is streaming now on Disney+. The House of My Mother from eldest daughter Shari Franke, is the shocking true story behind...

ABIA early bird tickets are open now!

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Early bird tickets are open now! Get ready to celebrate another year of exceptional talent and creativity in the book sector at the Australian Book Industry Awards 2025! The Australian...

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

ABIA Celebrating 25 Years logo Wednesday, 12 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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...