In his latest book, Peter Kirkpatrick retrieves from Australian cultural history the compelling figure of the “ wild reciter ”, as a reviewer in the 1920s termed amateur elocutionists.

These bibliographies alone make the book a must purchase for any library with serious holdings in either science fiction or Australian literature. Each of the major chapters is further subdivided, ...

While a list of authors hasn't yet been released, the festival promises to feature some of Australia's and New Zealand's ...

A first-time author has made history by taking out the $100,000 Victorian prize for literature with a picture book – the first time a children’s book has won the prestigious award.

Discretion, silences and underachievement marked Joan Lindsay’s life and work – despite writing an Australian classic. A new biography investigates her many mysteries.

The setting couldn’t be more fitting for Lauren as this American writer just happens to harbour an particular affection for Australian literature. “I love Australian fiction,” Lauren tells ...

It’s been a brave gamble, Australia’s first literature cruise, but it paid off handsomely. “It worked out very well,” says Cunard entertainment director Sally Sagoe. “All the talks and ...

Talking to ANI, he said that this was a medium where he could bring Australian writers and gets an opportunity to talk on panels. "Well, for me, the Jaipur literature Festival is a must visit ...

“This year’s shortlist is consequential for Australian literary history,” the judges said in a statement. “It is the first time the Stella shortlist features only women of colour.

MANILA, Philippines — Book Nook pioneer Architect Shereen Sy and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan recently hosted Australian Ambassador HK Yu for the unveiling of the first Australia Corner in ...

Well-known Left-leaning writer and documentary film-maker Bharathi Krishnakumar is coming to Australia soon to deliver a Keynote speech at the annual literary event organised by Tamil Arts and ...

As a Filipino Australian, her works are deeply connected with both cultures and literary landscapes. She tells compelling stories that will make her readers relate to the same experiences she had ...