Randa Abdel-Fattah says media has muted Palestinians
Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah criticized the media for their coverage of the Gaza conflict during an event at Adelaide Writers' Week.
Tracy Mann launches the book 'The Whole World is Bahia' in São Paulo
Australian actress Tracy Mann launched her book 'The Whole World is Bahia' in São Paulo, attended by various guests including notable writers and a DJ.
RAVISHING READINGS ⟩ Heartbreaker Jacob Elordi Prefers to Read Very Unusual Books
Jacob Elordi, the 28-year-old Australian actor, shares insights into his favorite unusual books, which help reveal his personality outside of his on-screen roles.
Review. Picnic at Hanging Rock, by Joan Lindsay
The translation of the classic Australian novel 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' by Joan Lindsay, originally published in 1967, has been released, bringing renewed attention to its themes and narratives.
Andy Griffiths' unlikely journey from punk rocker to children's laureate
Andy Griffiths has been appointed the Australian Children's Laureate for 2026-2027, aiming to inspire young readers.
Why this award-winning author's philosophy is 'write like you're dead'
Michael Mohammed Ahmad discusses his latest novel, 'Bugger', which confronts his experiences of childhood sexual abuse.
Queensland university throws a lifeline to axed literary journal
Queensland University of Technology is set to revive the shuttered literary magazine Meanjin, which has a rich history of publication in Australia.
‘A cultural icon’: axed Australian literary journal Meanjin finds new life in Queensland
The literary journal Meanjin will return to its original city of Brisbane after being acquired by the Queensland University of Technology following its shutdown in Melbourne.
Australian court finds erotic novel author guilty of producing child pornography
Australian erotic author Lauren Mastrosa has been found guilty of producing child pornography for her novel's depiction of a barely legal woman engaging in sexual role-play as a child with an older man.
The eyes and ears of the Australian government just wrote a novel
Former Australian ambassador Ian Kemish draws from his extensive diplomatic career to write his debut novel 'Two Islands,' which focuses on Europe's overlooked war.
Breaking: Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Adelaide literary event in March
Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah will participate in the 'Constellations: Not Writers' Week' literary event in Adelaide after being disinvited from the original festival.
Don’t let nostalgia cloud your judgment: some of the best picture books are actually the newest
The article discusses the enduring popularity of classic Australian picture books from the 1980s while advocating for the appreciation of newer titles that capture contemporary stories and themes.