The New Zealand government has announced that foreign retailers will be required to pay GST on goods under the value of NZ$400 (A$370) sold online into New Zealand. Foreign retailers... Read more |
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Several Australians have been named as finalists for the Locus Awards for science-fiction and fantasy writing. Garth Nix is a finalist in the young adult category for his novel Frogkisser!... Read more |
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The shortlist for the inaugural Michael Gifkins Prize for an unpublished novel has been announced. The shortlisted works, and their authors, are: ‘When Curlews Call’ (H E Crampton) ‘Caught Between’... Read more |
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Hachette Australia has acquired world rights to 2017 Richell Prize finalist Triptych by debut novelist Julie Keys. Triptych traces two timelines from the perspectives of two headstrong women: Muriel Kemp,... Read more |
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The Melbourne City of Literature, as part of its 10th anniversary, has announced it will partner with the Wheeler Centre to present a two-day event in November to ‘celebrate where... Read more |
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In recognition of the Australian Book Industry Awards’ (ABIA) inaugural Rising Star of the Year Award, Books+Publishing spoke to each of the five shortlisted nominees ahead of the winner’s announcement... Read more |
In the US, Amazon has launched a children’s book box program for members of its subscription service Amazon Prime, reports Publishers Weekly. The online retailer’s Prime Book Box will deliver... Read more |
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