Publications

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History Australia is the official journal of the Australian Historical Association, and is proudly published by Taylor & Francis. All members of the AHA receive a subscription to the journal. History Australia aims to reflect the concerns of historians making, teaching and applying history in both Australia and its region. It publishes high quality and innovative scholarship in any field.

Contact Name
Professor Michelle Arrow & Dr Leigh Boucher, Editors
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Frequency
Three issues per year
Tips & General Information
Include an abstract of no more than 100 words. Include on a separate sheet your name, email and postal address, and details about the manuscript: title, number of words, description of illustrations and tables. More extensive information on house style/referencing is available on the website.
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Hyades Magazine are open to all writers; however, they prioritise submissions by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled and other traditionally marginalised creators.

Paying Market
No
Submission Information
1,000 words each for flash fiction; 1-4 poems up to 8 pages in total.
Tips & General Information
The reading period for our first issue extends from January 10th to April 15th. Please only submit once every reading period per genre.
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Junkee is Australia’s most original pop culture title, covering film, TV, politics, web stuff, and everything in between. The content we create each day is designed to go beyond the headline, to inform, intrigue and provoke.

Phone
(02) 92824000
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Founded by Rebecca Starford and Hannah Kent, Kill Your Darlings (KYD) is one of Australia’s leading arts and culture magazines. Beginning life as a print quarterly in 2010, KYD is today a vibrant and eclectic online magazine of commentary, essays, interviews, fiction and reviews.

Address
713 Brunswick Street North, FITZROY NORTH 3068 VIC
Contact Name
Rebecca Starford, Editor-in-Chief
Paying Market
Yes
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Tips & General Information
We encourage writers from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of experience to pitch and submit to KYD.
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Quarterly print literary magazine/journal.

Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Operations at The Lifted Brow are temporarily suspended.
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Publication features opinions and perspectives from people with a disability, covering news, issues, art, sport, breakthroughs, travel, health, advocacy, products and people in the disability sector.

Publisher
Inprint Design
Frequency
Five issues per year
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Magpies contains articles of interest to people involved in children’s literature, reviews of new children’s and young adult books published in Australia and overseas, an author or illustrator interview in each issue, and information on awards.

Phone
(02) 47841453
Address
PO BOX 7128, LEURA NSW 2780
Publisher
Magpies Magazine Pty Ltd
Frequency
Five times a year
Tips & General Information
Articles submitted should deal with an aspect of children’s literature. Articles may be submitted by mail or via email. Writers should be familiar with the journal and have an understanding of the type of material published before submitting articles.
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Mascara is a bi-annual literary journal particularly interested in the work of contemporary migrant, Asian Australian and Indigenous writers. Specialises in platforms for subaltern writing and human rights, focusing on cultural cohesion and participation, creatively, materially and discursively.

Frequency
Every year
Submission Information
Submissions to Mascara Literary Review are by e-mail. Our editors work on a voluntary basis. We only consider previously unpublished work, ie first serial rights, electronic and print.
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Curriculum resource for drama and theatre studies teachers and theatre professionals. Topics of interest: drama, theatre, education.

Phone
(03) 94192766
Address
c/- Drama Victoria Inc, PO BOX 373, ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067
Publisher
Drama Victoria
Frequency
Two issues per year
Tips & General Information
Mask caters for teachers and drama educators, so material should take an educational stance. Commissions paid, contributions usually unpaid. Submission guidelines and format details available on request. Will also take video footage, illustrations, photographs and podcasts.
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Meanjin is a literary magazine and has published the work of Elizabeth Jolley, David Malouf and Peter Carey, as well as many new writers.

Phone
(03) 9035 8526
Address
187 Grattan Street, CARLTON VIC 3053
Contact Name
Jonathan Green, Editor
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Publisher
Meanjin Company Pty Ltd
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Meanjin is a general literature and humanities journal and does not accept previously published manuscripts. Digital submissions by Australians only.
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Business tourism magazine, featuring latest news on airlines, airports, hotels, technology, health, security, finance, laws and taxes.

Phone
(08) 9382 8388
Address
PO BOX 1035, WEST PERTH WA 6872
Publisher
Impact Publications
Frequency
Four issues per year
Tips & General Information
Read publication or visit website for the types of articles published.
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National magazine of politics, society and the arts. Topics of interest: arts, society, politics.

Phone
(03) 94860288
Address
Level 1, 221 Drummond Street, CARLTON VIC 3053
Publisher
Schwartz Media
Frequency
Monthly
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Music, film and arts-focused free weekly street press publication, with accompanying website. Local entertainment listings and gig guide.

Phone
(07) 90819600
Address
Locked Bag 4300, BRISBANE QLD 4006
Publisher
Street Press Australia
Frequency
Weekly
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The New Zealand Workboat Review focuses on new and recently refitted commercial vessels. Emphasis is given to the requirements of the owners and the technical specifications of designers and builders.

Phone
+64 9 5334336
Address
4 Prince Regent Drive, HALF MOON BAY MANUKAU CITY 2012
Publisher
VIP Publications Limited
Frequency
Yearly
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Overland is a quarterly print journal (publishing essays, stories and poetry), and an online magazine publishing cultural commentary each week day, as well as occasional special online editions of fiction and poetry.

Publisher
O L Society
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Overland accepts unsolicited writing for both the print and online journals, and is committed to paying all its writers.
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A new poetry magazine which seeks to publish accessible, quality work. The magazine format will include illustrative work and non-fiction articles.

Address
PO BOX 614, WOODEND VIC 3442
Contact Name
Cheryl Howard
Paying Market
Yes
Publisher
Green Tree Publishing
Frequency
Biannual
Submission Information
• Welcomes submissions of art, photographs, non-fiction and poetry • Two submission periods per year — February and August • Acceptances sent out in March and September • Print magazine published in April and October • Poems and non-fiction should be mailed to PO address • Illustrations should be emailed.
Tips & General Information
All work should be original and not previously published, nor on offer elsewhere. Send two to four items.
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PEDESTRIAN.TV is a youth-focused online news and entertainment publisher.

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Peppermint is an Australian quarterly print magazine focused on style, sustainability and substance. Covering slow food, ethical fashion, natural living, health and beauty, diversity, social entrepreneurs and more, it was created for the rapidly growing number of individuals who appreciate good design and creativity, but also care about social and environmental issues and things that matter.

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Tips & General Information
Most of Peppermint‘s written work is commissioned but if you have an idea for a specific article, whether complete or a pitch, then please email with a few details and samples of your work. All submissions must have the subject line ‘Peppermint magazine submission: [title of submission]’.
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Peril is an online magazine focused on issues of Asian Australian arts and culture. Peril seeks to showcase new literature through diverse forms, including poetry, drama, translations, creative writing, memoir, essays, biographical profiles, interviews and other story structures.

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Tips & General Information
Submissions open per issue. Peril welcomes contributions from all, but will prioritise Asian-Australian and contributors of colour or contributors of diverse backgrounds.
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Positive Words is a monthly magazine which was started in 2002 to encourage new writers, showcase experienced writers and generally provide a much-needed opportunity for publication for Australian and overseas writers. Each issue contains poetry, short stories and articles, as well as hints, competition advice and daily topics to get you motivated.

Phone
(03) 5433 3888
Address
PO BOX 798, HEATHCOTE VIC 3523
Publisher
Rainbow Press
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Submissions to Positive Words magazine are always welcome, but are required to be in hard copy first. Short stories, poems, articles and writing hints are much appreciated.
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General interest, anecdotes, health and lifestyle.

Phone
(02) 90186000
Address
GPO BOX 4353, SYDNEY NSW 2001
Publisher
Readers Digest Australia Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Read the publication thoroughly and read the contributor guidelines that are printed in the magazine. Do not send article-length manuscripts. Contributions over 500 words are not required and will not be read.
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Reading Time is the e-magazine of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA). Reading Time aims to help you match your child reader with the right book. Our expert reviewers carefully describe recently published Australian books, including language, illustrations, genre, themes and settings as well as the reading ability, ages and interests the book might suit.

Publisher
Children’s Book Council of Australia
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Features articles on children’s books, authors and illustrators. Publish anything to do with children’s books, especially Australian books. Contact to discuss the article idea, as well as submission formats.
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Right Now is an independent, volunteer-run, not-for-profit media organisation focused on human rights issues in Australia.

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The Saturday Paper is a quality, independent title, dedicated to narrative journalism. It publishes key accounts of the week’s most pressing stories.

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Publisher
Schwartz Media
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Screen Education is a partially refereed quarterly magazine written by and for teachers and students in primary and secondary schools in all curriculum areas, as well as some areas of tertiary study. The magazine also publishes articles by educators, scholars and critics.

Phone
(03) 95255302
Address
PO BOX 2040, ST KILDA WEST VIC 3182
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Publisher
Australian Teachers of Media
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
See website for further information.