Blake Poetry Prize 2026 shortlist announced
Liverpool Powerhouse and WestWords have announced the poets shortlisted for the 2026 Blake Poetry Prize, worth $5000. The shortlisted works ...
New ASA mentorship program winners announced
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) has announced the winners of mentorships in the 2026 CA/ASA Developmental Leadership Program. Thirteen ...
A&U acquires Urquhart ultramarathon story
Allen & Unwin (A&U) has acquired world rights to ultramarathon runner Donna Urquhart’s as yet untitled story about her Guinness ...
DANZ Children’s Book Award 2026 longlists announced
The 2026 longlists for the Australian School Library Association (ASLA) DANZ (Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand) Children’s Book ...
Australia Reads nominated for 2026 IPA Innovation in Publishing Award
Newly minted not-for-profit Australia Reads, established by the Australian Publishers Association, is among 5 nominees for the 2026 Innovation in ...
O’Loughlin wins inaugural MidnightSun Picture Book Prize
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