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Congratulations to all the longlisted 2026 Stella Prize authors, especially my own, Tasma Walton, for her historical novel I AM NANNERTGARROOK! Published by @bundyipublishing.bsky.social

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“Hungry, homeless, dropping out”. Medical radiation students in the wilderness when it comes to placement support – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/hungry-homel...
Previewing key discussions at #ASMIRT2026

Sydney, I am coming back to you on June 12th!

Excellent news!!

Anita Heiss - The Paradise Pact Paradise beckons in this heartwarming and contemporary novel from bestselling author Anita Heiss.. Event starts at June 18, 2026 6:00 PM AEST

Thrilled to be heading back to the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)- it's been a few years. If you're local on Thursday, June 18, I'd love to see you there as we celebrate the release of THE PARADISE PACT published by @simonschusteranz.bsky.social
events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/16043311

Did you explore our information trail on adaptations yesterday? Today, our quick help video shows you how to search the database for adaptations: both works that have been adapted and works that are adaptations. (Video has captions, no sound.) Happy searching!

The AustLit record for Alexis Wright. In the right-hand top corner, an orange box is circled in red. The box reads Follow and includes a space for an email address.

AustLit's tip for the day: did you know you can follow AustLit records? You can even follow your own record! Then you'll know exactly when we add your latest works to the database. You'll only be alerted to substantial updates (i.e., if we add a new work, not if we adjust a comma in your biography).

AustLit’s 25th Anniversary special: Research Project 2 OF 25: [Image shows a black stage with five curved rows of black seats in front of it: the image is designed as an icon, not as a representative or illustrative image. On the stage are three images from set design associated with the project. This first shows a man in a grey suit, on the left, kissing the hand of a woman in a white tutu-style skirt; the second shows a grey, two-storey street scene; the third shows a vaguely Greek-looking scene, with pillars and cyprus trees.] AUSTRALIAN DRAMA ARCHIVE Continue to explore the project!

About the Australian Drama Archive project Project start: 2016 The Australian Drama Archive Project is a digitisation project publishing plays and research relating to writers working in the period before the 1960s. Collaborators at The University of Queensland and the University of New England set out to digitise and research a collection of Australian plays from the twentieth century up to the 1960s and bring them to life again through publication, production, and new research.

The Australian Drama Archive’s dataset includes but is not limited to the following: > Biographical information — playwrights and writers working in the period before the 1960s. > Play Information — synopsis, publication details, production details and historical notes. > Research outcomes > Digitised transcripts of plays researched in the project. [Banner image shows a series of pages from the plays included in the project: the pages are text-heavy and the text is illegible at this size.] Selected plays were scanned and in most cases run through an optical character recognition (OCR) process which generated a plain text file that was subsequently corrected. In some cases the OCR text was so bad, due to the poor quality of the original manuscript, we determined it was best to manually transcribe the text.

AustLit is celebrating 25 years in 2026 For this momentous anniversary, we have a year’s worth of celebrations planned, from in-person and online events to project highlights, video guides, and information trails. Celebrate with us by following, sharing our content and using #AustLit25 to share your Australian literature discoveries. Visit our website for more details! 25 years of discovering Australian stories

Today's highlight is the Australian Drama Archive, a full-text collection of pre-1960s plays, from the claustrophobic horror of The Flail of God to the absurdity of The Ladder Game.
Explore the project in full at:
www.austlit.edu.au/australiandr...
#AustLit25
Beautiful slides by Monica Clayton!

The Queensland government has interfered with the state’s literary awards – again Are judges of literary awards and fellowships now being asked to assess not just the work, but the writer too?

The Queensland government has interfered with the state’s literary awards – again
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We're thrilled to announce that 'Going Fishing with Nana', 'Going For Pippies', 'Ngurra Home' and 'Old Days Imanka nurna laakinha nitjaarta' are Children’s Book Council of Australia 2026 Book of the Year Notables.

Congratulations to all 📚

Meet Anita Heiss - Chermside Library Join much loved local author Anita Heiss as she shares the latest in her Aunties series, 'The Paradise Pact'

Thank you @brisbanecity.bsky.social Libraries for hosting events to celebrate the release of THE PARADISE PACT!
I'm looking forward to Chermside Library on April 9: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-anita...
And Indooroopilly Library, April 16: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-anita...
Love you to joing me!

I cannot tell you how excited I am about the Brisbane launch of THE PARADISE PACT!
Sunday, 29 March at The Loft, West End, hosted by Avid Reader.
Love to see you there!
Free tix but bookings requested:

avidreader.com.au/pages/13676-...

Brisbane Book Launch - The Future of Sleep Join Sophia Arkinstall and Dr Cath to talk about the new book: The Future of Sleep (a tech-fuelled field guide to the new rest economy)

Brisbane Book Launch - The Future of Sleep by Dr Catherine Ball

Fri, 20 Mar, 10am - 12pm AEST

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GGOBC Lunch & Lit - Rachael Johns Join us for a fabulous afternoon of stories, food and conversation! Enjoy a delicious 2-course meal while bestselling author Rachael Johns is...

Join Rachael Johns and Amy Hutton for a fabulous afternoon of stories, food and conversation!

Sunday 17 May 2026 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC+11)
Club Merrylands Bowling
65 Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160

On a red background, three stylised black and white frames show a scene from The Thorn Birds, a close-up of the cover of For No Mortal Creature, and a scene from Addition. Text reads AustLit's 25th Anniversary special: Information trail 3 of 25.

On a red background, a grey text box with, in the upper right-hand corner, the cover of The Thorn Birds. Text reads: The Thorn Birds Romance, Historical Fiction - Novel & adaptations Colleen McCullough (1977) #AustLit25 The Thorn Birds is the unforgettable story of the Clearys, spanning three generations; a sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback. It is a poignant love story, a powerful epic of struggle and sacrifice, a celebration of individuality and spirit. Most of all, it is the story of the Clearys' only daughter, Meggie, and the haunted priest, Father Ralph de Bricassart—and the intense joining of two hearts and souls over a lifetime, a relationship that dangerously oversteps sacred boundaries of ethics and dogma.

On a red background, a grey text box with, in the upper right-hand corner, the cover of For No Mortal Creature. Text reads: For No Mortal Creature Romance, Fantasy - Novel Keshe Chow (2025) #AustLit25 When Jia Yi finds herself alive again after being killed by an enemy’s sword, she realizes she possesses a rare power: the ability to move between life and death. With her new gift comes the discovery of a mysterious spirit realm teeming with ghosts like herself—and Lin, the boy she once loved before his betrayal tore them apart. When Jia’s beloved grandmother dies under suspicious circumstances, she is forced to follow in an attempt to save her. In the death realm, though, even ghosts have ghosts. To survive, Jia must rely on both Lin and her longtime enemy, the cold and enigmatic Prince Essien. With tensions high and new and old connections blossoming, Jia must confront the ghosts of her past . . . or risk remaining one herself.

On a red background, a grey text box with, in the upper right-hand corner, the cover of Addition. Text reads: Addition Romance, Humour - Novel & adaptations Toni Jordan (2008) #AustLit25 Grace Lisa Vandenburg counts. The letters in her name (19). The steps she takes every morning to the local cafe (920). The number of poppy seeds on her orange cake, which dictates the number of bites she'll take to eat it. Grace counts everything, because that way there are no unpleasant surprises. Seamus Joseph O'Reilly (also a 19) thinks she might be better off without the counting. If she could hold down a job, say. Or open her cupboards without conducting an inventory, or leave her flat without measuring the walls. Grace's problem is that Seamus doesn't count. Her other problem is ...he does. As Grace struggles to balance a new relationship with old habits, to find a way to change while staying true to herself, she realises that nothing is more chaotic than love.

Our third anniversary trail celebrates Australian romance, compiled by Ashleigh Lowry! As always, this is a taste not a best of. The slides, by Monica Clayton, highlight @keshewrites.bsky.social, Colleen McCullough, and Toni Jordan, but check out the full list at:
www.austlit.edu.au/25th-anniver...

Text reads: AustLit's 25th anniversary special: Research Project 1 of 25. In the centre of the page, two rows of stylised film, showing title screens from the following films and TV series: top row, left to right, Muriel's Wedding, The Sapphires, Heartbreak High (new series); bottom row, left to right, Ali's Wedding, Puberty Blues (new series), Red Dog. Text below reads: ScreenLit. Continue to explore the project!

On a blue background, a grey text box. Text above the box reads: About ScreenLit Project start: 2009 In the text box, text reads: ScreenLit provides information-rich records about Australian cinema productions (including short and feature films, documentaries, and animated films) and television programs (including made-for-TV movies, series, mini-series, serials and documentaries). A row of three images show the posters for Ned Kelly (Heath Ledger version), Bran Nue Day, and The Babadook. Below that, text reads: Chronologically, the resource begins with the emergence of Australian film production in the first decades of the twentieth century.

On a blue background, a grey text box. Text reads: ScreenLit will continue to evolve over time and is continually being updated. Explore the ScreenLit project on AustLit and please contact us if you would like to assist us in expanding information about Australian film, television and other audio-visual storytelling methods. In the middle, a banner of images shows the posters for the films and TV series Unsound, Moulin Rouge, Follow the Rabbit-proof Fence, Boy Swallows Universe, and The Dry. Below that, text reads: AustLit welcomes contributions from scholars and specialists in the area in order to build an authoritative and detailed resource for research and general interest.

On a blue background, text reads: AustLit is celebrating 25 years in 2026 For this momentous anniversary, we have a year’s worth of celebrations planned, from in-person and online events to project highlights, video guides, and information trails. Celebrate with us by following, sharing our content and using #AustLit25 to share your Australian literature discoveries. Visit our website for more details! 25 years of discovering Australian stories

Today, we're highlighting one of our bigger research datasets: ScreenLit! This is AustLit's collection of bibliographical records on film and television from the earliest days.
Find out more at www.austlit.edu.au/screenlit
Beautiful slides by Monica Clayton.
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Multi-coloured calendar setting out the events, projects, and other social media posts for AustLit's 25th birthday.

Updated calendar for the #AustLit25 celebrations: check out what is coming up next, including trails on adaptations and multicultural writing, as well as projects on screen, drama, and Irishness. More details on the anniversary site!
www.austlit.edu.au/25th-anniver...

Super excited about the release of Allanah Hunt's debut novel, FOREVER AND EVER!

There's a launch at Where The Wild Things Are Bookshop on March 13... I'll be there, will you?

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Books to read this Invasion Day via @magabalabooks.bsky.social

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🖤 📖 Cover reveal 📖🖤

'Wurnan, Sharing on Ngarinyin Country' is a stunning hardcover book written by the Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation about the practice of 'Wurnan', the philosophy of sharing and sustainability that underpins their custodianship.

📆 Out 10 February.

Designed by Emilia Toia.

Magabala stands with our mates at Clothing The Gaps and their #NotTheDateToCelebrate campaign.

In the wise words of Kirli Saunders: "Mate, you're standing on stolen land." ('Returning', 2023)

Changes announced at Croakey Health Media Hello Croakey readers! We are back on deck after an extended break. During our Summer Publishing schedule, we republished 60

The Croakey team is back on deck for 2026, and we have some news!
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OPEN: Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship, a national award for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students to complete an Honours year in political science at any recognised Australian university. See: nit.com.au/05-01-2026/2.... Closes 5:00pm AEST, 10 February 2026. Be quick!

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Grey text book on red background. Text reads: Information Trails on AustLit are curated and themed collections of related works, gathered together for you to explore. In 2026, we'll be releasing twenty-five trails for twenty-five years. Curious about Australian film? In love with romance? Seeking literary scandals? Fascinated by picture books? Wondering what Australian authors say about techno-futures? Look no further!

Grey text box on red background. Text reads: These information trails are NOT 'best of' lists! Rather, they celebrate the depth and diversity of Australian literature and story-telling while showcasing the impressive collection of data that is housed within AustLit. These lists have been compiled by interns, volunteers, and former staff members, as well as the current AustLit team, bringing a diversity of perspectives to the vast information available in the database.

Grey text box on red background. Text reads: Interested in what we'll be posting and when? Check out our social media calendar! Our 2026 information trails will mark key dates and events, but some simply explore the one million works we've recorded on the database over the past quarter of a century. Want to learn more about Australian literature or our anniversary?

This week, we'll be posting the first of our anniversary information trails. So in advance, here's a pithy explanation of what an information trail on AustLit is!
You can access our anniversary pages & social media calendar at this link:
www.austlit.edu.au/25th-anniver...
Design by Monica Clayton.

World-leading literature database celebrates 25 years UQ-housed literary database AustLit is celebrating 25 years of preserving Australian literature in 2026.

Did you know it's our 25th birthday this year? Read all about it in this fantastic piece from The University of Queensland, which has housed and supported us for many years.
#AustLit25 #happybirthdaytous #uq
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For those in Magandjin, I'd love you to join me in conversation with my tidda Lauren Appo as we launch my new novel THE PARADISE PACT on SUNDAY 29 MARCH at Avid Reader Bookshop, West End
2.30pm for a 3pm start.

avidreader.com.au/pages/13676-...

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Anita Heiss (@anitaheiss) We stand in solidarity with Randa Abdel-Fattah and all the authors – both local and international – who have removed themselves from the Adelaide Writers Week program. Many have been asking how they ...

Anita Heiss explains how to support writers who might be disadvantaged by the #AWW cancellation.

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A list of 21 debut authors who almost appeared at a writers’ festival.

Imagine you were about to appear at a writers' festival to talk about your first book... then the whole thing fell apart.

I wanted to find debut authors who almost talked at Adelaide Writers' Week. These are 21 folks I've identified so far but *please* let me know who I've missed or mixed up.