Academics from across the nation are undertaking a literature tour of the Hastings for the 2021 Australian Literature Conference. The conference is being hosted by The Association for the Study of Australian Literature (ASAL) from May 10 to 14 in

La Brea, the new NBC series from writer David Applebaum, is bringing production to Australia, Universal Studio Group announced today. The Universal Group said the upcoming drama series is moving to Down Under for principal photography, visual effects and post-production. The overseas

Australian books may 'wither on the vine', authors warn  Sydney Morning Herald

Erik Jensen, who wrote a book about Jennings, said in a tribute that she “wrote with a brilliant, angry, funny pen”.“She wrote about a world that hurt. She wrote ‘to get it out’. I miss her so much,” Jensen wrote

She published more than 70 novels and sold more than 34 million books translated into 29 languages, making her one of Australia’s most successful and prolific authors. Yet many are not familiar with her name.

Exclusive: Australian writer detained in Beijing told supporter he was a former Chinese spy  Reuters Timeline: Australian Writer Faces Espionage Trial in China  U.S. News & World Report Yang Hengjun, Australian writer, is detained in Beijing  Business Day Detained writer Yang Hengjun was a former Chinese

A comforting and inspiring read for many during the pandemic lockdown months, Julia Baird’s Phosphorescence: On Awe, Wonder And Things That Sustain You When The World Goes Dark was awarded book of the year on Wednesday night at the Australian

Opinion: a reply to the claims in 'Australian literature great silence'  The Mandarin

Pham based some of Vince’s experiences – especially his time in detention and what teenagers did in Cabramatta in the 1990s – on a relative who had been in trouble with the law. And there was the influence of James

China officials charge Australia writer with espionage - JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary  JURIST

Spy Case of Australian Writer Reaches China Court  Courthouse News Service