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Writing group for young writers who want to hone their craft. Meets every Thursday in term time at 4.00pm – 5.00pm (under 13s) and 5.00pm – 6.00pm (13-18s). Just bring along your imagination and some writing material and meet other young people who love to write.

Phone
(08) 92941872

La Mama is currently one of Melbourne’s oldest and most relevant theatres. It was founded in 1967 by the visionary Betty Burstall after she visited and was inspired by New York’s performing arts scene. Built in 1883, La Mama’s tiny stage and intimate spaces break down many of the traditional barriers created between audience and performer, and continues to nurture the new, vital and unconventional whilst maintaining a strong focus on staging local works.

Phone
(03) 93476948

Life science research, with topics like genetics and genomics, proteins and proteomics, RNAi, immunology, microbiology, biomedical research and bioinformatics.

Phone
(02) 94872700
Frequency
Seven issues per year
Tips & General Information
Contact via email. Highly specialised, technical content, industry audience. Expertise in life sciences is required.

Provides an atmosphere of sharing and support as writers hone their craft. Program includes workshops, speakers, hands-on writing, feedback, social activities and more. Has a strong mentoring program for inexperienced writers. Meets first Saturday of month at 2pm.

Phone
0429 987 195

The Lakes Mail covers local news and issues from around the region. It has a comprehensive entertainment guide, sports and has a fishing column written for local fishermen.

Phone
(02) 49737700
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Weekly

Agricultural publication – rural and agricultural themes. Local, national and international news.

Phone
(02) 45704444
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Weekly

Lansdowne Publishing concentrates on publishing for the international market. Specialisation: quality, illustrated non-fiction books such as cookery, gardening, gift books, health and lifestyle, home and design, New Age, history, mythology and general interest. Our new Australian list will focus on Australian interest titles in all areas and will concentrate on black and white books.

Phone
0417 454 615
Tips & General Information
Commissions work and rarely publishes unsolicited manuscripts.

General news and sport.

Phone
(03) 51354444
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Twice weekly. Monday and Thursday
Tips & General Information
Runs topical features throughout the year eg spring gardening, Christmas.

Local interests and news.

Phone
(03) 63367111
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Tips & General Information
Contributions only.

Meets monthly, mostly at Belgrave Regional Library. Meetings focus on workshopping and celebrating members’ writing activities and achievements. Holds annual professional development workshops (open to invited participants) and writing retreats. Main aim is to support, motivate and celebrate each other’s writing aspirations. Interested persons are welcome to contact the group.

Phone
(03) 59414144

Meets monthly, mostly at Belgrave Regional Library. Meetings focus on workshopping and celebrating members’ writing activities and achievements. Holds annual professional development workshops (open to invited participants) and writing retreats. Main aim is to support, motivate and celebrate each other’s writing aspirations. Interested persons are welcome to contact the group.

Phone
(03) 59414144

Legal deposit was reinstated in Western Australia under the Legal Deposit Act 2012. The Act covers print, audio-visual and digital material, including works published on the Internet. The Legal Deposit Regulations 2013 prescribe how the Act’s provisions operate. Regulations for the deposit of physical items came into effect on 1 January 2014. Further consultation to develop regulations for digital legal deposit will be undertaken in 2014.

Phone
(08) 94273348

Named in honour of an avid Henry Lawson follower and the Society’s former patron. Award is for a recorded reading of an Australian poem by a poet of entrant’s choice. Submit a tape or CD of the performance poem. Up to 10 finalists are chosen and must perform at annual Literary Dinner (Saturday of June long weekend) in Gulgong to be eligible for award. Proudly supported by Essential Energy.

Phone
(02) 6374 2049
Frequency
Every year

Regional community newspaper published three times per week.

Phone
(02) 63522700
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Tips & General Information
Interested in material of relevance to readers in the Greater Lithgow and Blue Mountains region.

A UK magazine that accepts short fiction, flash/micro fiction, non-fiction, and original artwork. Each edition is themed, so check the website for current information.

Phone
+44 020 33719971

Live Poets is a performing venue for writers, musicians and storytellers. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from February to November. We feature special guests in poetry and unplugged music. We also welcome in our open section anyone who wants to recite, sing, tell a story, or play an instrument. Published eight books of poetry under Live Poets’ Press Imprint.

Phone
(02) 98966956
Mobile
0422 263 373

The Liverpool City Champion is the market leading local newspaper and is actively involved in all aspects of the community, sponsoring many local events.

Phone
(02) 87776682
Publisher
Fairfax Media

Love of Books in Australia assists authors self publish, print and market their new book. Love of Books Australia-wide. We are proud to be a family-owned, independent Australian Self-Publishing Referral service. About Love of Books Australia-wide: We provide access to a unique complete book publishing easy ‘step by step process’ especially developed for first-time self publishing authors. Consultants on the Love of Books Australia-wide team are highly trained and motivated, but more importantly, are committed to take the time for you. Care is our main po…

Phone
1300 556 529

A free weekly newspaper. Sister publication to Maitland Mercury, part of Rural Press Ltd. Topics of interest: community newspaper serving Maitland and district.

Phone
(02) 49310100
Publisher
Rural Press Pty Ltd
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Freelance articles are not usually commissioned on a paid basis. Some casual writers (paid at award rates) are employed from time-to-time.

Lucky Break is the magazine that speaks to middle New Zealand. The things that matter most to our readers are their family and community; not celebrities, but the person next door and their incredible triumphs and tragedies – everyday Kiwis are the stars of Lucky Break.

Phone
+ 64 9 3665348

M2 Magazine is the complete lifestyle magazine for the New Zealand man, featuring gadgets, music, cars, movies, women, interviews, money, health, travel, fashion etc.

Phone
+64 9 3615540
Publisher
M2 Magazine Limited
Frequency
Monthly

The Macarthur regional branch of NSW FAW. Meets every third Sunday of the month at 1.00 pm, Campbelltown RSL Club (Jade Room), Carberry Lane (corner Cordeaux Street).

Phone
(02) 46284670

The Mackay Writers’ Group is a small writers’ group whose aim is to foster writing to all levels. The group meets on the fourth Monday of the month – meetings consist of a workshop and then the business part of the meeting. Membership includes a monthly newsletter.

Phone
(07) 49428741

The Macleay Argus is the primary source of local news for the community and has close contact with the people. It also keeps up-to-date with local events and occasions, providing an information source for visitors.

Phone
(02) 65626622
Publisher
Fairfax Media

Madonna is a magazine of prayer and spirituality, which aims to help people find God in their everyday lives. Madonna has, at its core, reflections on each day’s scripture readings.

Phone
(03) 94219666
Publisher
Jesuit Communications Australia
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Please see website for further details and guidelines.