“Cannon” becomes first graphic novel to win Stella Prize
Lee Lai has won the 2026 Stella Prize, $60,000, for her second book, Cannon (Giramondo). It is the first time ...
Howie Casey wins ASA/HQ Fiction Prize
Karen Howie Casey has won the 2026 ASA/HQ Fiction Prize for unpublished manuscripts for her novel All the Little Wide ...
Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 regional winners announced
The winners for the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize regional categories have been announced. Chosen from a shortlist of 6, ...
Blake Poetry Prize 2026 winner announced
Chen Wang has won the 69th Blake Poetry Prize, worth $5000, for his poem “The Woman Who Refused the Kingdom ...
Palka joins Better Reading
Better Reading has appointed Natika Palka as head of marketing and growth. Palka was previously head of marketing and publicity ...
Allen & Unwin acquires Ryan’s “Eleven”
PRH acquires Leighton-Dore YA graphic novel
“Nobody’s Girl” wins Book of the Year at British Book Awards
Nix awarded 2026 Janet Mackenzie Medal
Bakers Lane acquires Craig’s “Flying Hearts”
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Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with Fremantle Press
Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2026 with new releases and classic bestselling titles from Fremantle Press.
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