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Professor Anna Funder in the quadrangle at the University of Sydney. Photo: University of Sydney/Stefanie Zingsheim.
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Anna Funder takes up writing position at University of Sydney

The University of Sydney has appointed award-winning writer Anna Funder as a Professor of Practice in Creative Writing.

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Features

How AI poetry betrays our desire for human connection

Think you can tell the difference between Emily Dickinson and AI poetry?

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Career Advice

Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 27 April to 2 May 2026 include coveted residencies, writing prizes and grants to support professional development.

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Meanjin: QUT appoints 'establishing editor' for literary journal

Dr Ashley Hay has been appointed as Establishing Editor of Meanjin, as the journal begins a new chapter.

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Features

Vale David Malouf, a writer of wisdom, grace and generosity

David Malouf will be a remembered as a writer of wisdom, grace and generosity, and for the richness of his…

Rosemarie Milson, the new Director of Adelaide Writers' Week. Image: Edwina Richards.
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Adelaide Writers’ Week: Rosemarie Milsom announced as new director

Milsom's appointment follows a boycott, multiple resignations and the cancellation of the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week.

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Analysis

Dennis Altman: UQP has cancelled a children’s book illustrated by Matt Chun, citing antisemitism

'As a writer, I do not believe we counter racism, antisemitism, homophobia or transphobia by boycotts and cancellations.'

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Opinions & Analysis

Solidarity with Jazz Money, Evelyn Araluen: 'We have an obligation to stand against genocide'

Writer Claire G Coleman watches in horror as UQP pulps a children's book by a First Nations writer.

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Sororicidal review: Edwina Preston mines the very relatable desire to kill your sister

After her breakout novel Bad Art Mother, Edwina Preston turns her eye to the love-hate relationship between sisters.

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Career Advice

Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

20 to 26 April 2026: opportunities include a residency in Alice Springs and micro-grants for Western Sydney creatives.

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