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ABIA Awards shorlist announced

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:22:43 UT

The shortlist for this year's Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) has been announced.

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Robotham named Books Alive ambassador

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:21:00 UT

Australian crime author Michael Robotham has been announced as the ambassador for the 2008 Books Alive campaign.

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Text Publishing announces new Young Adult Literature Award

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:18:38 UT

Text Publishing has announced a new prize for writers of Young Adult literature.

Therese Rein official patron of 2008 Indigenous Literacy Project

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:17:33 UT

This year's Indigenous Literacy Day campaign will be officially launched by patron Therese Rein at an event in Sydney today.

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Lefevre wins Kibble; Dobbie to Foxlee

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:13:13 UT

The winners of the 2008 Kibble and Dobbie Awards were announced last night at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Sydney.

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Bestsellers this week

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:09:50 UT

The popularity of 4 Ingredients continues, with the title staying at number one this week

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What's hot in the media - 5 May 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 03:45:53 UT

Three prominent Australians nabbed some of the top spots on our Most Mentioned chart this week

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Bestsellers this week

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:54:37 UT

4 Ingredients by Kim McCosker & Rachael Bermingham has crept back to the top of the Bestsellers

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Carnegie and Greenaway shortlists

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:51:46 UT

The shortlists for this year's Carnegie Medal for children's writing and Kate Greenaway Medal for illustrated children's books have been announced.

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Nielsen BookData Booksellers Choice shortlist announced

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:44:43 UT

The Australian Booksellers Association has announced the shortlisted titles for the Nielsen BookData 2008 Booksellers Choice Award.

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Timely recognition for Winch

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:41:57 UT

Tara June Winch has been shortlisted for the prestigious International Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts initiative

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Organisers promise 'dynamic' Ubud writers festival

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:40:25 UT

Organisers have promised that the fifth Ubud Writers & Readers Festival will be ‘dynamic and full of surprises'.

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New writing prize to honour John Button

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:38:30 UT

Plans are underway to commemorate the late politician, author and Melbourne Writers' Festival Chairman John Button with a writing prize.

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WA Premier's Prize now worth $110,000

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:30:41 UT

The West Australian Premier's Literary Award has become Australia's richest.

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What's hot in the media - 28 April 2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:24:27 UT

As you can imagine, Anzac Day-related titles had quite a presence throughout the media this weekend.

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