Cirrus@Austlit

'The shortlist for the 2024 Miles Franklin Literary Award has now been announced, with six authors selected from the longlist to vie for Australia's most prestigious literary award.'

'When you pick up a book by the British-Australian author Evie Wyld you can be certain of a couple of things: It's going to be creepy, and it's going to be good.'

'The latest novel from Australian writer Dylin Hardcastle begins in gasping poetic fragments of desire and discovery for a teenage girl whose life is then ripped apart by her mother's scream and father's violent rejection.'

'Jazz Money is a multifaceted artist: a poet and filmmaker who works across installation, performance, digital and other media. mark the dawn is their second collection of poetry, extending and elaborating the achievements of their debut, how to make a basket.'

'Author Nicola Moriarty is surprised and saddened that Australian book retailer Booktopia has gone into voluntary administration.'

'The collapse of popular website Booktopia is highlighting how much Australia's publishing industry relies on patriotic retailers to keep itself both diverse and financially viable.'

'I'll admit, I felt apprehensive when I first found out about this book.

'Growing up in Australia, I found that "being Indian" was often stereotyped as speaking Hindi and being obsessed with Bollywood.' 

'Rebel Wilson's directorial debut film will premiere in September at a prestigious international film festival, despite producers filing a defamation lawsuit against Wilson.'

'While the madcap adventures of loveable blue heeler Bluey has turned the Queensland cartoon character into a global superstar, another home-grown animation powerhouse is also taking Hollywood by storm.'

'A group of friends gets together for a weekend in the country to celebrate one of their forthcoming nuptials.'