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A book cover for Hannah Kent's Devotion, with blurb endorsements from two other writers.
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Book endorsements: yay or nay?

The giving and receiving of literary endorsements is a tricky practice. How does the Australian book community feel about them?

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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep you eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Jackson Ryan, on the top. He has a beard and brown hair. Carl Smith on the bottom. He has brown hair and glasses. Their book is on the right, 'The Best Australian Science Writing 2024'. It has a pale blue backgroudn.
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Book review: The Best Australian Science Writing 2024, Jackson Ryan and Carl Smith (editors)

Now in its 14th iterative, the anthology continues to bring forth a new array of science writing.

Two panels. On the left is author Curtis Campbell who's bearded and wearing a blue denim jacket. On the right is the cover of his book, 'The House of Rural Realness', which features an illustration of two cows eating a drag queen's yellow wig.
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Book review: The House of Rural Realness, Curtis Campbell

A story of growing up, friendships, and fierce drag in a rural town. 

A photographic work depicting two Asian men with eyes closed and a leafy branch reading between them, rendered on grid paper.
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Opportunities and awards

Grants open for applications, plus winners of GradFoto award, finalists of National Designer Award and National Graduate Showcase, and more!

Two panels. On the left is of author Ashley Kalagian Blunt. She has brown hair and is wearing a leather jacket. On the right is the cover of her novel, 'Cold Truth". There are icicles on the background, one dripping with blood.
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Book review: Cold Truth, Ashley Kalagian Blunt

The freezing temperature is not the only thing that will send chills along your spine.

Iconic Melbourne queer bookshop Hare & Hyenas is facing financial hardship and calling on readers for support.
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Melbourne's historic queer bookshop facing financial hardship

Eighteen months after moving to the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda, the iconic queer bookshop Hares and Hyenas is…

Australian publishing is being swallowed by international conglomerates. (Image: Laurianne Langlais on Unsplash)
Features

Australian publishing faces unprecedented consolidation – will it help or hurt local authors?

In a massive sea change for Australian publishing, three independent publishers have been acquired in less than six months. Experts…

Two panels. On the left is of writer Geraldine Brooks. She has dark hair in a bob style and is wearing a black and white pattern jumper. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Memorial Days', with a picture of large rocks.
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Book review: Memorial Days, Geraldine Brooks

A memoir about grief by a writer at the top of her form.

A young woman with black hair and wearing black has her head on an angle. She is smiling and has on hand on her head.
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New writing program for Pasifika-Australian authors

A project set to amplify the voices of Pasifika-Australians.

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