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National Library of Australia

RISE RALLY REST with Scott-Patrick Mitchell at the National Library

Join poet Scott-Patrick Mitchell, to discuss their recent Fellowship at the National Library which has focused on laying research groundwork…

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Live & Local returns in Sydney Writers' Festival 2025

Highlights of the 28th edition of the Live & Local program.

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Festivals & Programs

Frankston City Council

South Side Festival

South Side Festival returns 8–18 May! Dive into 11 days of wild art, bold ideas, comedy, family fun & surprise…

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Artist Talks

NT Writers Centre

NT Writers Festival

The NT Writers Festival (NTWF) is a 4 day festival celebrating Australia’s cultural and literary diversity, bringing people together to…

Info Sessions

Writing NSW

Fierce, Funny, True: Writing for Children

Join award-winning writer Lisa Shanahan and learn the art and craft of writing for children, from picture books to junior…

Awards & Prizes

MARION

June Shenfield National Poetry Awards 2025

The 2025 June Shenfield National Poetry Awards are now open! An annual prize celebrating emerging Australian poets and the power of…

Competitions

MARION

Finding Beauty Poetry Prize

The inaugural Finding Beauty Poetry Prize for emerging poets is now open for entries. The prize recognises and rewards new…

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NT Writers' Centre

NT Writers Festival Retreat 2025

The NT Writers Festival Retreat invites writers of all backgrounds to immerse yourself in eight days of writing and culture…

Two panels. On the left is Alicia Sometimes, who has brown hair. On the right is the cover of her book, Stellar Atmospheres. It's is pinkish peach in hue and has random shapes on it.
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Book review: Stellar Atmospheres, Alicia Sometimes

A poetry collection that blends lyricism with astronomical marvels.

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Over 150 works from the NGV to be showcased in substantial new exhibition: Floribunda (2025)

Showcasing one of the NGV's largest loans, 'Floribunda' will bring a whole new world of flowers to Narre Warren.

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