Fiction
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…
Woodend Winter Arts Festival
Woodend Winter Arts Festival
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival unites world‑class musicians, performers and thought‑leaders for four days of music, ideas and creativity this…
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.
Cardinia Shire Council
SideQuest 2026
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Waverley Council
Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award Judging Panel Expression of Interest (EOI)
Waverley Council invites authors, academics, literary critics, and book industry professionals to express their interest in joining the Mark &…
Andy Griffiths appointed as national ambassador for Australian children’s literature
The much-loved children's author Andy Griffiths turns a new page as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2026-2027.
Iluka review: Cassie Stroud's debut gently unravels family trauma
Cassie Stroud’s novel Iluka takes on the heartbreaking slow bleed of generational trauma.
Pants down: how it feels to publish your first book
Miriam Webster, whose debut short story collection The Slip was published in July 2025, reflects on the experience of releasing…
Shortlist announced for Indie Book Awards 2026
The nation's indie booksellers have spoken, so which authors are up to win Book of the Year?
My 5 best books of 2025, from poetry to politics
For this ArtsHub reviewer, the best books of the year ran from compelling fiction and poetry to a dictionary of…