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‘If I must die, let it bring hope’: the power of poetry in the Palestinian struggle

Thousands of dollars have been raised around the world as writers unite in support of civilians in Gaza

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Shankari Chandran wins the Miles Franklin with a sophisticated take on racism, cultural erasure and what it means to belong

Shankari Chandran wins the Miles Franklin with a sophisticated take on racism, cultural erasure and what it means to belong

“Race and racial identity and what it means to be Australian and who gets to decide that … that has been a part of my life here, for my entire life …,” says Western Sydney author Shankari Chandran. “I’ve thought about it a lot but never had the courage to…

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Don’t give up your day job: how Australia’s favourite authors are making ends meet

Don’t give up your day job: how Australia’s favourite authors are making ends meet

According to new research, writing books brings in $18,200 a year on average. This leaves the celebrated authors we spoke to hustling seven days a week

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Michael Mohammed Ahmad brings his anti-racist work to the Sydney Opera House and OzAsia Festival with The Demon

Miles Franklin nominee Michael Mohammed Ahmad turns to theatre to tell a story of racism spanning 250 years, in a surreal new thriller called The Demon.

Queensland Literary awards: winners list reflects ‘a moment of change for the nation’

Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Chelsea Watego, Claire G. Coleman and Quentin Beresford among those recognised by the judges

The Guardian - AU

Best books for readers short on time, as recommended by Jennifer Down, Johann Hari, Tony Birch and more

We asked acclaimed writers, critics and book lovers to recommend great reads for the time-poor among us. They came back with thrilling page-turners, beloved classics and a few gems you've probably never heard of.

A touch of hope after the doom? Your guide to the Miles Franklin 2022 shortlist

This year’s Miles Franklin shortlist is lyrical in voice, complex in form, and perhaps a little more hopeful than usual. The threads of shared concern across the volumes leave me wondering whether there is something in the zeitgeist.

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Miles Franklin Literary Award 2022 shortlist reading guide

Miles Franklin Literary Award 2022 shortlist reading guide

The shortlist for Australia’s top literary award includes an epic novel about a life shaped by trauma, and a pregnant teen’s letter to the baby she may never get to raise.

Miles Franklin 2022: shortlist revealed for Australia’s prestigious literary prize

Miles Franklin 2022: shortlist revealed for Australia’s prestigious literary prize

A self-published novel by Michael Winkler joins Alice Pung, Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Michelle de Kretser and Jennifer Down to compete for $60,000

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Self published author on prize shortlist

Self published author on prize shortlist

A self published novel been shortlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin award for the first time.

Looking for good books to read in 2022? Here are some tips from renowned Australian authors

Looking for good books to read in 2022? Here are some tips from renowned Australian authors

We asked some of Australia's favourite authors to find out what they've been reading. The result is an eclectic list with something for everyone — even the kids.

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