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Photo of people passing books outdoors in the winter to help Hill of Content relocate their bookshop.
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Hill of Content: human chain helps 103-year-old Melbourne bookshop relocate

Around 300 people showed up at Hill of Content today, forming a human chain to help move 17,000 books.

A row of books lined up so you can see their pages. Bakers Lane Books prize.
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Bakers Lane Books launches with $10,000 prize to support emerging women writers

A new kid on the block promises to amply Australian women's voices.

art books, a woman reads a book in front of an open fire.
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Curl up with these new art books this winter

15 books that beckon you to stay in … even on a sunny winter’s day.

A person with the word poetry on a white t-shirt. They are wearing jeans and holding a book. Poetry Month. Red Room Poetry.
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Poetry Month returns with nationwide coverage

Red Room's annual celebration returns to showcase the breadth of Australian poetry.

Mushroom Murder Trial. a photo of a death cap mushroom in Ukraine. Erin Patterson.
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Mushroom Murder Trial: the TV series, documentary, panel discussion and books

In the fallout of Erin Patterson's conviction, there's no shortage of coverage in the offing.

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Opportunities and awards

Regional Arts Fund project grants now open, plus AFCM Pathways Program ensemble and Young Archies winners, and more!

Red cabinet on street filled with free books. Street Libraries.
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Parramatta leads Australia in street libraries

Parramatta tops the nation in global Street Library movement.

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Opportunities and awards

Lifetime Achievement nominations for Queensland performing arts professionals, new poetry in translation prize, music fund recipients and more.

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2025 Miles Franklin shortlist

A mix of six established and new authors have been nominated for the prestigious literary award.

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Opportunities and awards

Entries open for Human Rights Essay Competition and MAC yapang Art Prize, plus winner of Penguin Literary Prize and more.

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