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How children's authors are managing the fallout from Craig Silvey’s guilty plea
In a difficult time for the Australian KidLit community, authors are having much-needed conversations to keep connections with young readers…
How AI poetry betrays our desire for human connection
Think you can tell the difference between Emily Dickinson and AI poetry?
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…
Hey Orwell: thousands of AI‑written, edited or ‘polished’ books are being sold
Orwell imagined 'novel-writing machines' capable of mass-producing literature – and here we are, in 2026 ...
The Queensland government interferes with the state’s literary awards – again
The Queensland government has announced the state’s literary awards will move from their current home at the State Library of…
Meanjin has been saved, but where are the opportunities for emerging writers?
A recent win for a beloved literary journal is a small gain for new authors who face diminished writing pathways.
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir is a remarkable tale of survival
In A Hymn to Life, Gisèle Pelicot explores the aftermath of learning about her husband’s heinous sexual crimes against her.
What do our reading choices say about us?
Red-flag books and authors, performative readers – what we read is under greater scrutiny than ever before.
6 best Australian books podcasts
Explore these 6 Australian books podcasts for all things bookish and writerly.
What is the future of Australia’s embattled writers festivals?
Australia's book sector has welcomed additional funding, but it's paltry compared with other developed countries.
