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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.
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.
Anna Poletti, hello, world? author: 'Sexual desire is so inconvenient and ungovernable'
Australian author Anna Poletti's debut novel delves into digital intimacy, fascism and gender experiences in Australia and Hungary.
Stella Prize: 2026 shortlist announced
The Stella Prize has unveiled its 2026 shortlist, featuring six works by Australian women and non-binary writers.
Department of the Vanishing review: Johanna Bell's lyrical novel is 'monumentally memorable'
Known for her children's picture books, Johanna Bell has stepped boldly into adult fiction with the remarkable Department of the…
Griefdogg review: Michael Winkler pulls Australian fiction in brave new directions
Michael Winkler's second novel, Griefdogg, follows a father who wants to give it all up and become the family pet.
The Season for Flying Saucers review: Brendan Colley's UFO story is profound and very human
Brendan Colley's second novel, The Season for Flying Saucers, is full of surprises.
Stella Prize 2026 longlist celebrates the power of memory, truth and creative fiction
Twelve works are in the running for the Stella Prize, Australia's major literary award for women and non-binary writers.
Two Tongues review: Maria van Neerven's poetry is a celebration of Indigenous women
Two Tongues, Maria van Neerven’s debut poetry collection, whispers, shouts and sings of past, present and future.
Soft Serve review: George Kemp's cracker debut novel
Kemp's Soft Serve explores the small-town perspectives of people from all walks of life.