Diversity Arts Australia report; new Australian Poetry head; Notable children’s books
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Local news Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) released “Fair Play Reflections”, an…
High Time: How Australia Changed Its Mind About Illegal Drugs (Desmond Manderson, La Trobe)
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Desmond Manderson’s High Time charts the history of attitudes towards drugs…
Lester’s “Magic Beach” named Australia’s best children’s picture book
Monday, 9 February 2026 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing The Guardian has announced the winner of its poll for Australia’s…
Publishers, writers among Australia Day Honours
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing A number of authors, publishers and literary workers have been recognised…
Writing Australia announces North America Publishers’ Program delegates
Monday, 19 January 2026 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Writing Australia, the literary arm of Creative Australia, has announced the…
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates (Shailee Thompson, Atria Australia)
Tuesday, 2 December 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Shailee Thompson’s debut, How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates,…
BWF breaks attendance records in new venue
Thursday, 23 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) recorded more than 16,000 attendees to its…
Melbourne Books warns writers about imposter publisher
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing A vanity publisher is trying to convince authors that it is…
Murdoch acquires King nonfiction | Books+Publishing
Monday, 20 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Murdoch Books has acquired world rights to Screen Wise by Madonna…
Australian Short Story Festival 2025 program announced
Monday, 20 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing The Australian Short Story Festival (ASSF) has announced its 2025 program.…
The Fishmonger and the Pastry Chef (Sophie Masson, illus Cheryl Orsini, HGCP)
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Sophie Masson (The Giant) draws inspiration from her family history in…
Lucky Dragon Supper Club: Asian-inspired Dinner Party Ideas for Home Cooks (Stephanie Feher, Murdoch)
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing If you’ve spent any time online in recent years, chances are…