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New book sheds light on the camps of colonial Australia’s ‘most ruthless killing machine’
First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discrimin...
Raymond Evans 10 Nov 2026
Finding Justice: Larissa Behrendt's new book explores 'what real justice means, and what it might yet become'
Finding Justice: From Courtroom to Country, the new book from Distinguished Prof...
Giovanni Torre 9 Nov 2026
Indigenous author's children’s book inspires sponsorship of rescued turtle
Kelp the turtle's life got a lot brighter after receiving a helping hand from Ma...
Phoebe Solon 6 Nov 2026
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship to celebrate five years of First Nations creativity
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship celebrates five years of nurturing Indig...
Phoebe Blogg 25 Oct 2026
New book explores Pacific wellbeing across Australia and Aotearoa
A new book exploring Pacific wellbeing across Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Austral...
Joseph Guenzler 16 Oct 2026
'Sweet Home: Stories of Country and Family' wins the 2026 Karajia and Environment Award for Children's Literature

From the coral reefs of Ningaloo to the waterways of the Torres Strait, Australia's landscapes, wildlife and deep connections to Country are at the heart of the Wilderness Society's 2026 Karajia and E...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 14, 2026
Torres Strait author brings childhood memories to life in debut children's book

Memories of growing up on Mer (Murray Island) with three grandmothers have inspired Torres Strait Islander author Merwez Whaleboat's debut children's book, 'Meb Ata: Grandfather Moon'.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 13, 2026
Community mourns passing of beloved educator Aunty Ruth Simms OAM

The literary community and beyond are mourning the passing of Aunty Ruth Simms OAM, a wonderful author and storyteller, respected Elder, and one of New South Wales's most beloved educators.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 8, 2026
Celebrated Gurindji history book re-issued to mark 60 years since the Wave Hill Walk-Off

Aboriginal Studies Press recently release a second edition of its celebrated title Yijarni: True Stories from Gurindji Country to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Wave Hill Walk-Off.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 16, 2026
First Nations authors shine at WA Premier's Book Awards

CryBaby by first-time author Mabel Gibson has been named Book of the Year at the 2026 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, taking out the program's highest honour at an awards ceremony at the Sta...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 14, 2026
Novel based on the oral history of the Yolŋu people wins PM's best fiction prize

A Piece of Red Cloth, a novel based on the oral history of Yolŋu people from north-east Arnhem Land, has won the best fiction prize at this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 12, 2026
Follow the Dream: The Polly Farmer Story - new book set to inspire next generations

The Polly Farmer Foundation has launched a new book celebrating the remarkable life, legacy and achievements of Graham "Polly" Farmer. Follow the Dream: The Polly Farmer Story is a new children's book...

New book revitalises language, equips young people to talk about mental health, and asks: Are You OK Today?

A new book is encouraging starting important conversations from a young age, and hoping to equip children and youth with the tools to do so. Western Australia's Kimberley has one of the highest suicid...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 11, 2026
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