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Issue Details: First known date: 2014... vol. 46 no. 2 December 2014 of Australian Author est. 1969 Australian Author
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 2014 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Writing from the Heart of Madness, Kate Richards , single work column (p. 5-8)
Vale Liam Davison, Emily Maguire , single work obituary
'A writer and teacher shaped by the connections between landscape, memory and the spirit of place.'
 (p. 14-17)
ASA View, Angelo Loukakis , single work column

'The death of Gough Whitlam has brought to mind for many of us who were around during his prime ministership just what a vital part he played in so many areas of Australian life. In the encomiums (a word he would doubtless have approved in relation to himself!) that followed his passing, mention was made of his important support of the arts and Australian cultural life, but little said of his active role in assisting the development of a healthy and distinctive Australian literary culture.'  (Introduction)

 (p. 18-19)
Junk Food for Brains?, Annabel Smith , single work column
'The corporatisation of early literacy programs means links between big business and primary schools.'
 (p. 20-22)
Pulling the Barnacles Off, Samantha Bowers , single work column (p. 23-26)
Don't Call Us Nice, Jackie French , single work essay
'It's the kiddie cringe. Children's authors get asked when they're going to write real books. But good writing for kids means good reading for adults.'
 (p. 27-31)
Rant!, Tim Ferguson , single work column (p. 32-33)
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