Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2014 winners announced
Frank Moorhouse has won the overall Premier’s Award, worth $25,000, in the 2014 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature for the third book in his ‘Edith’ trilogy, Cold Light (Vintage). The...
Adelaide Writers’ Week 2014 program launched
The 2014 Adelaide Writers’ Week program has been launched.The event will run from Saturday 1 March to Thursday 6 March at the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden in Adelaide, South Australia....
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2014 shortlists announced
The shortlists for the 2014 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature have been announced. The shortlisted titles in each of the categories are: Fiction ($15,000) A World of Other People (Steven...
SA council reviewing Salisbury libraries, community centres
The Salisbury Council is reviewing libraries and community centres across the Adelaide suburb of Salisbury, reports Adelaide Now. The committee conducting the review has released a preliminary report that outlines...
SLSA to introduce technology ‘hub’ in response to falling visitor numbers
The State Library of South Australia (SLSA) in Adelaide will introduce a technology ‘hub’ and expanded events program in response to falling visitor numbers outlined in the Libraries Board of...
Adelaide Writers’ Week 2014 guests announced
The line-up for the 2014 Adelaide Writers’ Week has been announced. The event will be held at the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden in Adelaide, South Australia, from Saturday 1 March...
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Staff changes at ALIA There have been a number of staff changes at the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Jane Orbell-Smith has been appointed the new Queensland state manager,...
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Public Libraries of SA launches Dads Read campaign Public Libraries of South Australia has launched the ‘Dads Read’ campaign, an early childhood literacy initiative developed by the State Library of...
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More LIANZA 2013 awards announced The Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) has announced more winners of its 2013 awards. Carrie Bailey (Hikuwai), Mel Chivers (Waikato) and...
Mary Martin Bookshop in liquidation
The Mary Martin Bookshop in Adelaide has been placed into voluntary liquidation. Liquidators Clifton Hall was appointed to the company on Friday 21 September. The store, which is located on...
Mary Martin Bookshop Norwood closes
The Mary Martin Bookshop in Norwood, South Australia, closed on 4 August. Owners Sarita and Justin Chadwick opened the store and cafe, which were located in a heritage-listed church, at...
Mt Gambier Library wins 2012 Jim Crawford innovation award
Mount Gamier Library in regional South Australia has won this year’s Jim Crawford Award for Innovation in Libraries. The biennial Jim Crawford Award, worth $10,000, is presented to individuals or groups...
SA small business commissioner appointed
The South Australian Government has appointed Mike Sinkunas as the state’s small business commissioner. Sinkunas, who has previously worked in education, computing and the SA public service, was appointed to...
SA legislation to change public holidays trading passes lower house of parliament
Legislation introduced by the South Australian Government to change public holiday trading in the state has passed through the lower house of the South Australian parliament. If passed through the...
Tooth appointed new director of SA Writers’ Centre
The South Australian Writers' Centre (SAWC) has appointed Sarah Tooth as its new director. Tooth, who has most recently co-directed the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in Bali, will begin...
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New pop-up stores from Arcade teamDale Campisi and Michael Brady from Arcade Publications have launched a new retail venture and postal service in Melbourne, called Melbournalia. The Melbournalia stores, which will...
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WA regional writers' festivalsAuthors Alan Carter and Judy Nunn were among the special guests at the 2011 Kimberley Writers Festival, which took place between 29 and 31 July. The festival,...
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Kobo to release 'Touch Edition' ereader The Weekly Book Newsletter understands Kobo is likely to release its new Touch Edition ereader locally in September. The new edition features a touch screen, with...
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CAL celebrates 20,000 membersCopyright Agency Limited (CAL) has celebrated a new membership record this week, with 20,000 authors, publishers, photographers and visual artists now members of the organisation. This milestone...
Future of WA franchise legislation uncertain; Private Members Bill to face parliamentary scrutiny
The Federal Government and the Franchise Council of Australia have welcomed a decision by the Western Australian Liberal Party to allow a parliamentary committee to review proposed legislative changes to...