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...
Folio website launched
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
A new website, Folio, has been launched showcasing stories from the Australian comics community, using oral histories and ephemera from the period 1980 to 2020, aimed at creators, readers and...
CBCA announces new award category
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has announced the introduction of the Middle Readers Book of the Year category from the 2027 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. From...
Allen & Unwin acquires Duncan’s “Musquito”
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Allen & Unwin (A&U) has acquired world rights to Musquito: The real story of a legendary colonial warrior, a biography of the First Nations resistance warrior known as Musquito, written...
Simon & Schuster staff changes
Monday, 9 February 2026
Simon & Schuster Australia (S&S) has reorganised its Australia and New Zealand sales team, with Elissa Baillie moving into a wider role and Keiran Rogers departing the organisation. From today...
Lester’s “Magic Beach” named Australia’s best children’s picture book
Monday, 9 February 2026
The Guardian has announced the winner of its poll for Australia’s best children’s picture book as Magic Beach by Alison Lester (A&U Children’s). The Guardian said the book “follows the different adventures...
NSW legislation to protect diverse public library collections
Monday, 9 February 2026
Diverse public library collections in NSW will be protected under new legislation and “respond to challenges to materials from individuals or groups seeking to restrict their scope.” The Library Amendment...
Sorrento Writers Festival announces full 2026 program
Monday, 9 February 2026
The Sorrento Writers Festival (SWF) has announced its 2026 festival program, running from 23 to 26 April 2026 in Sorrento, Victoria. This year's festival will feature over 180 speakers across...
Junior Book Club – this month’s reads
Friday, 6 February 2026
Searching for your next great read to share with kids? Our Junior Book Club highlights new titles each month that are perfect for classrooms, libraries and family reading time. From...
Newcastle Poetry Prize shortlist announced
Thursday, 5 February 2026
The Hunter Writers’ Centre has announced the 2025 shortlist for the $15,000 Newcastle Poetry Prize. Shortlisted poets are: Ann-Marie Blanchard for “Medea with the Graceful Feet” Owen Bullock for “Systolic”...
Woollett and Twyford-Moore announced as KYD critics
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Kill Your Darlings (KYD) has announced Laura Elizabeth Woollett and Sam Twyford-Moore as two regular critics for the magazine. During 2026, Woollett and Twyford-Moore will each write and publish long-form...
National Poet Laureate; TitlePage engagement; Wheeler Centre turns 15
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Local news This week, Writing Australia invited applications for the inaugural National Poet Laureate, an appointment created under the Australian Government’s Revive policy; TitlePage’s subscriber engagement figures for December 2025 reflected...
Clunes Booktown Festival announces 20th anniversary program
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Clunes Booktown Festival has released program details for its 2026 festival, to be held in the main street of the Victorian town of Clunes from 21 to 22 March. Festival...
Hardie Grant acquires Galea book on dreams
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Hardie Grant has acquired world rights to A–Zzz of Dreams: Decoding Your Dreams and Deciphering Your Future, in a two-book deal with Matt Galea. A–Zzz of Dreams is a guide...
MidnightSun acquires McDermott’s debut YA
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
MidnightSun Publishing has acquired The Big Things, a YA novel from debut author Meg McDermott. According to the publisher, The Big Things is story about the unbreakable bond between teen...
FALS announces Rowland Manuscript Development Grant winner
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
The Foundation for Australian Literary Studies (FALS) has named Terri-ann White as recipient of the $5000 PF Rowland Manuscript Development Grant, which is offered annually to support a book project....
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....
Wilkinson Publishing
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Featuring top selling books by Michael Yardney, Australia’s leading voice on property and wealth creation
NewSouth acquires Tiffany novella
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
NewSouth has acquired Australian publishing rights to The Lady with the Dog, a new novella by Carrie Tiffany, with illustrations by Noel McKenna, in a deal with Curtis Brown literary agent...
Affirm acquires Katherine debut novel
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Affirm Press has acquired world rights to Judith Katherine’s debut novel, Simply Beside Herself, described as “a warm, charming novel about reclaiming independence at every stage of life.” “When Elizabeth...
A&U acquires Spratt debut novel
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Allen & Unwin has acquired world rights to The Followers, a debut novel by Maree Spratt. A&U described The Followers as “a keenly observed and darkly funny exploration of coming of...
TitlePage: recommendations, favourites drive seasonal sales
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
TitlePage’s subscriber engagement figures for December 2025 reflected the importance of word-of-mouth, seasonal habits and the continuing appeal of established favourites, reports the Australian Publishers Association (APA). The APA-run TitlePage...
