Vale Dozer … Star of the RecipeTin Eats cookbooks
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Dozer, Nagi Maehashi’s beloved dog, died earlier this month. Dozer was the cover boy of Australia’s all-time bestselling cookbooks: RecipeTin Eats: Dinner and RecipeTin Eats: Tonight. He was the star...
Book your advertising for Think Australian 2026
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Bookings are open for Think Australian. Promote your titles to over 55K international readers via our subscriber list and distribution partnerships with Publishers Weekly in the US and Book Brunch...
Unlock Books+Publishing
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Unlock Books+Publishing, Australia’s number-one source of news about the book industry, keeping subscribers up to date with the latest book industry news, events, features, interviews, opinion, personnel changes, job advertisements...
Oratia Books moves to Upstart Distribution and Archetype
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Publisher: Oratia Books for Aotearoa New Zealand New distributor: Upstart Press Old representation: Bookreps NZ (formerly PDL) New representation: Archetype Book Agents Cut-off date: 31 March 2026 Changeover date: 1...
Voss Literary Prize 2026
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Australian University Heads of English and the estate of Vivian Robert de Vaux Voss are pleased to call for nominations to the thirteenth annual Voss Literary Prize. The prize,...
Allen & Unwin congratulates Alan Stevns OAM
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
All at Allen & Unwin are delighted to see the long-time contribution of the Stevns family to Australian literature recognised by Alan Stevns becoming a Member of the Order of...
Children’s book division manager, Melbourne
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Readings Lead children’s book buying across all Readings shops. Drive strategic growth, manage new release purchasing with major publishers, support merchandising across locations, contribute to marketing and events, and represent...
ABIA Audiobook and Business Awards close tonight
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Do you have a commissioning editor or publisher in your office who has delivered some amazing wins this year, but has gone unrecognised? You can give them the recognition they...
Book your advertising for Think Australian 2026
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Bookings are open for Think Australian. Promote your titles to over 55K international readers via our subscriber list and distribution partnerships with Publishers Weekly in the US and Book Brunch...
Think Australian goes to London
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Rights managers and literary agents are heading to London Book Fair (LBF) on 10–12 March 2026. For our rights publication Think Australian, we'd love to highlight the titles that managers and agents...
Campaign for former diplomat’s novel goes off like an assassin’s shot
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Former Australian diplomat Ian Kemish’s debut novel Two Islands (UQP, 9780702268991) has earned a reprint on publication day and is off to an extraordinary start. The campaign includes: • Book...
ABIA Audiobook and Business Award nominations close 11 February
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Nominations for the 2026 ABIA Audiobook and Business Awards close on Wednesday 11 February at 11:59 pm AEDT. Don't miss out! Showcase outstanding audiobooks, publishers and commissioning editors by submitting...
Publishing director, Brisbane
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
The University of Queensland Press (UQP) Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 5 years Based at our Long Pocket precinct with free parking About This Opportunity The University of...
Production assistant, Melbourne
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Scribe Publications Pty Ltd We’re one of Australia’s key independent publishers, and we’re looking for an experienced Production Assistant to help with the production of Scribe’s catalogues, proofs, new titles,...
Shop manager, Melbourne
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Readings We’re looking for someone to run our beautiful Doncaster shop - taking responsibility for sales and profit performance, team leadership and development, budget management, community relationships, and day-to-day operations....
Publisher Susan Murray to retire from Sydney University Press
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Publisher Susan Murray has made the decision to retire after 20 years of dedicated service to Sydney University Press. Susan has guided SUP from its rebirth through to the strong...
Freelance book editor, online
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Reedsy “Four years since I began editing on Reedsy and it has been the greatest gift of my professional career.” —Nicole F., Reedsy editor The role Crafting beautiful books is...
Finance assistant/bookkeeper, Collingwood
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Black Inc. Black Inc is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper to support our finance manager by handling daily tasks like data entry, processing invoices (accounts payable/receivable), reconciling bank statements, requiring...
General manager, New South Wales
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Mudgee Readers’ Festival Inc. Mudgee Readers’ Festival is seeking a General Manager / Creative Director to lead the delivery of its annual literary festival, held on the third weekend of...
ABIA 2026 Book Award nominations close tonight
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
There’s still some time to submit your entries for the ABIA 2026 Book Awards, but please note that the nominations are closing tonight at 11:59 pm AEDT. Books+Publishing’s ABIA team...
APA guide for ABIA entries
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Thinking about entering the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA)? This guide is for you. The Australian Publishers Association (APA) says, "We’ve pulled together insights and learnings from the 2025...
Change for Clever Publishing
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Publisher: Clever Publishing Old distributor: Allen & Unwin Changeover date: 31 March 2026 Returns cut-off: 27 February 2026
Freelance book editor, online
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Reedsy “Four years since I began editing on Reedsy and it has been the greatest gift of my professional career.” —Nicole F., Reedsy editor The role Crafting beautiful books is...
Finance assistant/bookkeeper, Melbourne
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Black Inc. Black Inc is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper to support our finance manager by handling daily tasks like data entry, processing invoices (accounts payable/receivable), reconciling bank statements, requiring...
Receptionist/administrative assistant, Melbourne
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Allen & Unwin (A&U) Receptionist / Administrative Assistant Allen & Unwin, 15-time Publisher of the Year and Australia’s leading independent publisher, is seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and detail-oriented Receptionist /...
Submit your ABIA 2026 nominations now
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
The Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) celebrate the exceptional talents and creativity of the book industry in Australia every year. There’s still some time to submit your entries for ABIA...
Jones retires from Abbey’s
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Bookseller Lindy Jones retired from her role at Abbey’s Bookshop on Friday, announced the Sydney-based bookstore. Abbey’s noted on Instagram that Jones’s retirement comes “after two and a half decades...
Firekeepers
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Big feelings can be loud, confusing, and hard to talk about. Firekeepers, developed in developmental paediatric practice, gives children and adults a shared, trauma-informed language to understand frustration without shame....
Change for Island Press
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Publisher: Island Press Old distributor: Woodslane Pty Ltd New distributor: New South Changeover date: 1 April 2026 Returns cut-off: 30 April 2026 Contact URL: info@woodslane.com.au
Changes in distribution sales and returns for PowerHouse Books in Australia and New Zealand
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
PowerHouse Books will no longer be distributed by Simon & Schuster Australia after 31 December 2025. All requests for returns authorisations must be with HEDS by 1 February 2026. Requests...
