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Nanci Nott's 5 best books of 2025.
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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…

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The Endless Sky review: Di Morrissey delivers an endearing outback saga

Prolific Australian author Di Morrissey returns with her 31st novel, cleverly blending adventure, mystery and media-world drama.

From left, shortlisted writers in The Furphy Literary Awards 2025 Amy Montague (third place), Jorgia Hamilton, Kym Tyzack, Serena Moss (winner), Emma Westwood and Damien O'Donnell. Image: The Furphy Literary Award.
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The Furphy Anthology 2025 review: celebrating emerging Australian writing

The Furphy Anthology gathers the best short stories from almost 800 entries to this year's Furphy Literary Award.

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Pirates Love Underpants

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a hilarious quest for the legendary Pants of Gold in Pirates Love Underpants, based on…

The University of Queensland’s Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing. Three UQ students from a range of cultural backgrounds sit at an outdoor table discussing their work, with laptops, books and papers beside them.
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How to hone a passion for writing into an industry-ready practice

The University of Queensland’s Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing provides writers of every medium with the skills and connections…

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The Hiding Place review: a wicked satire of modern life

In Kate Mildenhall's crime novel The Hiding Place, being a good person is harder than you think.

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2026 NT Writers Festival

The NT Writers Festival (NTWF) returns to Garramilla/Darwin 28 – 31 May 2026. NTWF is a four-day festival that brings…

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Why do we love Helen Garner so much?

From Monkey Grip to How to End a Story, Helen Garner has been writing with clear-eyed precision for the better…

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Time Rider review: Blink-182's Tom Delonge serves up sci-fi thriller packed with lore

If Twelve Monkeys and The Terminator could merge with the world’s coolest motorbike, the end result might resemble the novel…

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The Transformations review: Andrew Pippos crafts a rich and realistic mid-life awakening

In The Transformations, Andrew Pippos deftly explores a journalist's personal metamorphosis.

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