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The Guardian provides the latest news from the Swan Hill region, northern Victoria and NSW Riverina. Part of the Elliott Newspaper Group, we have been proudly serving the community since 1888.

Phone
(03) 50322161
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Three issues per week

Awards for Short Story or Poetry (not necessarily in the style of Henry Lawson), 1,000 words maximum, open theme. Two sections: Primary School students, Years 3-6 (NSW) or other state equivalent; Secondary School students, Years 7-10 (NSW) or other state equivalent.

Phone
(02) 63741213
Frequency
Every year

Presented in honour of Henry Lawson, who grew up in the Gulgong area. Open Written Poetry, for a ballad with good rhyme, rhythm and metre, no word or line limit.

Phone
(02) 63741213
Frequency
Every year

The paid weekly paper circulates to the Guyra Shire and surrounding towns in northern NSW. It relies heavily on contributors to keep the town informed, particularly in the sporting arena.

Phone
(02) 67791730
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
It relies heavily on contributors to keep the town informed, particularly in the sporting arena.

The Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize is open to anyone. Entries must be previously unpublished poems only. Poem or linked series, 100 lines maximum. Visit website to enter.

Phone
(03) 62262325
Frequency
Every year

The Gympie Times boasts a circulation area that stretches north to Tiaro, west to Kilkivan and south to Noosa. The Gympie Times includes local content, regular lift-outs, a children’s page, feature pages such as Style, Living and The Weekend, as well as comprehensive sports coverage of the region’s events.

Phone
(07) 54804210
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Weekly

Publishes information for cattle breeders and the Australian beef production industry.

Phone
(02) 67721399
Publisher
Herefords Australia Limited (HAL)
Frequency
Two issues per year

HarperImpulse is an exciting new range of romance fiction from the women’s fiction team at HarperCollins. Impulse aims to break new talent from debut authors and import the hottest trends from the US, bringing you the very best in romance. Whether that is through short reads for your mobile phone or epic sagas that span the generations, Impulse proudly publishes romance fiction that gets everybody talking.

Tips & General Information
Manuscript needs to be double-spaced, readable, and submitted in MS Word format. Multiple manuscripts may be sent, but send them in separate emails.

The Hawkesbury Gazette is an award winning newspaper first published in 1888 and has been proudly servicing the community through delivering local news, events and sport for more than 120 years.

Phone
(02) 45880880
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
All stories must have a Hawkesbury angle and be succinct. All contributor copy will receive a byline.

HQ Magazine is the only comprehensive source of trusted independent information and unbiased practical guidance for Australians looking for technology and solutions to help them hear better. Through stories on inspiring high-profile hearing-impaired people, the magazine aims to encourage readers to embrace technologies that will help them hear better.

Phone
(02) 80959264

Major daily newspaper, with the latest national and international news, business, sports and lifestyle.

Phone
(03) 92921226
Publisher
News Ltd
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Considers articles for its daily feature sections; eg. Hit Magazine, Learn, Weekend Magazine, Travel. Mostly uses existing pool of freelancers and contributors. Strict guidelines and requirements for articles. Need to be familiar with paper and content, style, tone: refer to section for contact details of individual feature editors or see contacts page on website.

Publishes information for cattle breeders and the Australian beef production industry.

Phone
(02) 67721399
Publisher
Herefords Australia Limited (HAL)

Australian Hi-Fi publishes reviews of hi-fi and video components, from CD portables to full-featured home theatre systems and everything in between.

Phone
(02) 99016100
Publisher
nextmedia Pty Ltd
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Phone before making a submission.

Publication featuring articles about interesting places to visit in the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand, events, exhibitions, festivals and commemorations in Australia and New Zealand with a Dutch link.

Phone
(03) 97512795
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Articles are mainly printed in English, but occasionally printed in Dutch as written by the author.

Publication focusing on renovating and decorating (both indoor and outdoor) including practical tips, product information and photographs.

Phone
(02) 93942388
Publisher
Pacific Magazines Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Contact the publication before making any submissions.

Publication targeting the upper-end residential design market, featuring comprehensive editorial of the best houses, apartments, architecture, interiors and products from across Australia and overseas.

Phone
(02) 98050399
Publisher
Universal Magazines
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Rarely accepts unsolicited manuscripts but will occasionally accept a brilliant idea. Email editor with brief pitch in the first instance.

Hot Key Books publishes books for teenagers and young adults. Hot Key publishes stand out, quality fiction that people like to talk about.

Phone
+44 (0)20 7490 3875
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Based in Albury-Wodonga (on the NSW/Victorian border), HotHouse Theatre offers an annual subscription season of 5 or more new works at its performance home (The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga), tours regionally and nationally, operates a Drama School and technical theatre training program for young people, commissions leading Australian playwrights, and runs the national artist residency program, A Month in the Country.

Phone
(02) 60217433

Features contemporary projects and interiors, informative reviews, photography, detailed floor plans and product lists.

Phone
+64 9 8479302
Email
Link via contact page
Publisher
AGM Publishing Ltd
Frequency
Quarterly

Hunter Writers’ Centre organises readings and workshops for readers and writers in the Hunter region. Local writers are encouraged to use the large studio space at the Lock-up for workspace and meetings. The HWC also runs a number of community cultural projects throughout the year, the Newcastle Poetry Prize and a Writer In Residence program.

Phone
(02) 49263485
Mobile
0408 927 299

Icon Books is an independent British publisher formed in 1992 which publishes popular, engaging and sometimes provocative non-fiction for adults.

Phone
+44 (0) 207 697 9695
Twitter

A publication by filmmakers for filmmakers. Regular columns include talent and project profiles, latest developments in technology, and analysis on all aspects of the Australian film industry.

Phone
(02) 96602113
Publisher
The Intermedia Group Pty Ltd
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Email a one paragraph pitch to the editor before submission.

The Illawarra Mercury newspaper offers the latest news. Topics of interest: features, profiles, arts and entertainment.

Phone
(02) 42212207
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Six issues per week

The Images Publishing Group publishes architecture and interior design titles. Specialisation: illustrated books on architecture and design. Occasionally publishes on fashion, photography, landscape architecture, graphic design and architectural illustration. Peleus Press, established by Images Publishing Group, publishes fashion, new age, motoring and equine titles.

Phone
(03) 95615544

A group for young writers that meets regularly to encourage young people with their writing. Caters for primary and secondary aged writers. Runs annual competition for young writers in three age categories: under 10, 11-14 and 15-18 years. Contact organisers for full information.

Phone
(03) 97413577