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This group is for people wishing to write the history of their families, their localities or special events. Bring along your work. Get and give help with style, ideas, editing, and publishing. Meets every second Saturday at 10am.

Phone
(08) 92941872

The voice of Penrith, the Penrith City Star is committed to providing quality editorial on local issues that directly affect the community. From local news, sports and entertainment to classifieds and real estate, the Penrith City Star caters to a diverse range of people within one of the largest local government areas in Western Sydney.

Phone
(02) 47227209
Publisher
Fairfax Media

Providing local news, sports and entertainment to classifieds and real estate. Caters to a diverse range of people within one of the largest local government areas in Western Sydney.

Phone
(02) 47227209
Publisher
Fairfax Media

For the best article of the year that appears in ‘Australiana’.

Phone
(02) 63862210
Frequency
Every year

Picadilly Press, an imprint of Bonier publishing, publishes books for children and middle grades.

Phone
+44 (0) 20 7490 3875

Founded in March 1995, the aim of the group is to attain a publishable standard of work. The group is made up of short story writers, novelists and freelancers. All aspects of writing are discussed at our monthly meetings. An anthology is produced every year plus a newsletter every month. New members are always welcome. Meets at Pathways Library, North Lakes.

Phone
(07) 32852887

Pitt Street Poetry is a specialist publisher of contemporary poetry and selected reprints of modern classics. It was founded by Linsay and John Knight in Sydney in 2012 and since then has published over 30 poetry books by 18 fine poets.

planbooktravel.com has a very large and diverse readership, with a thirst for content on Australia. The objective of the site is to produce interesting content on all locations in Australia. The theme of the content must relate to the location in some way. Writers are welcome to use the site to publish sample content to our audience. Content can carry a logo, links and copyright.

Phone
(03) 94279777
Publisher
DigiTravel Publishing Pty Ltd
Tips & General Information
The site lists over 10,000 Australian towns, suburbs and national parks. All content is indexed against the relevant location and can be produced and published as articles (stories, reviews, poems, editorial), photos or a combination of the two. planbooktravel.com is a publishing platform developed for the purpose of aggregating user-generated content and cataloguing content against locations. All submissions are reviewed by site editors and rated by site admin and users to ensure relevance and quality control.

Ploughshares has published quality literature since 1971. Best known for our award-winning Ploughshares literary journal, we also publish Ploughshares Solos—digital-first long stories and essays—and a lively literary blog. Since 1989, we have been based at Emerson College in downtown Boston. It is a US literary magazine that accepts prose up 5,000 words, and up to 5 poems. Online submissions are preferred. Further details available on the website.

Phone
(617) 8243757
Twitter
Publisher
Ploughshares
Frequency
Varies upon publication.

Lively group of poets who give writerly fellowship and feedback. Also involved in readings, exhibitions and publication. Meetings on second and fourth Mondays each month 1-3pm.

Phone
(08) 92941872

The Express is delivered to most homes and businesses in Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills.

Phone
(02) 65886618
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Published Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Port Macquarie-Hastings FAW is the regional branch of NSW FAW and meets on the last Saturday afternoon of each month at 1pm. Meetings are varied and include speakers, outings and workshops by local and non-local writers, and readings of members work. Two literary competitions are held annually. Have established a fortnightly writing group for members. New members and visitors to the Hastings area are very welcome to attend meetings.

Phone
(02) 65845425

Weekly community paper, delivered to the residences and businesses of Port Stephens.

Phone
(02) 49838400
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Weekly

Regional newspaper. Topics of interest: news, sport, local government, rural, youth, entertainment, arts and culture.

Phone
(03) 55223000
Mobile
0427 383 088
Publisher
Spectator Observer Partnership
Frequency
Three issues per week
Tips & General Information
Submissions must be relevant and of interest to those living in Portland and district. Items on fishing and the coastline are of interest, as are poems and short stories for our ‘Writers Corner’.

Postcards magazine answers consumers’ demands for quality local travel, dining and lifestyle options in Victoria.

Phone
(03) 95514155
Publisher
Trading Places Publishing Pty Ltd
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Look for unique angles. Make it quirky, and always supply at least two high-resolution images with the proposal to determine quality. Proposals to be succinct and to the point.

Pregnancy Life & Style magazine features expert advice and answers to all the daunting questions, the latest maternity fashion trends and the cutest baby buys. With Pregnancy Life & Style, pregnant women are free to relax and look forward to the impending birth.

Phone
(02) 92828000
Publisher
Bauer Media
Frequency
3 per year

PressPress publishes poetry chapbooks.

Phone
0429 705 662
Tips & General Information
Must follow the submission guidelines.

The Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA) was founded in 1972 and is the most successful teaching organisation of its kind in Australia. Specialisation: Primary teacher resources; education-focused research and materials.

Phone
(02) 80203900
Tips & General Information
PETAA is committed to serving as a professional forum for the sharing of developments, ideas and philosophies relevant to the role of spoken and written language in the teaching and learning of English.

A professional marine trade publication featuring new boats, news and views, accident and legal reports and summaries, lifestyle articles suitable for the maritime fraternity.

Phone
+64 9 5334336
Mobile
+64 274 584 747
Publisher
VIP Publications Ltd
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Freelance material is accepted from time to time and potential writers or contributors are requested to contact the Editor first when considering submitting articles and photos.

Public Accountant is the flagship journal of the Institute of Public Accountants. Written by industry experts, the magazine offers readers credible, practical and relevant advice, tips and expertise, providing the knowledge that accounting and finance professionals need to know regionally, nationally and globally. The print edition of Public Accountant is published bi-monthly, with the digital hub being updated more regularly with additional exciting content. The magazine covers a range of issues including taxation, small business updates, corporate law,…

Phone
(03) 86653100
Publisher
Nuance Multimedia Australia
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Regular features include updates on superannuation, leasing, investing, business law, tax, information technology, office management, HR issues, e-commerce, insurance, running a small business, personal development and finance. Articles must be objective and informative, and relevant to professional accountants in public practice, industry or small business.

Public Lending Right (PLR) is an Australian Government cultural program administered by the Office for the Arts. PLR makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers on the basis that income is lost from the availability of their books in public lending libraries. PLR also supports the enrichment of Australian culture by encouraging the growth and development of Australian writing and publishing.

Phone
1800 672 842

The Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) comprises many organisations associated with publishing in New Zealand, including book importers, distributors, local and international publishers, academic presses, and publishing consultants. PANZ was incorporated in 1978 and is managed by a council of nine publisher members.

Phone
+64 9 4775589

Pyrenees Advocate is a local newspaper for the area of Beaufort. Topics of interest include: local news, national news, local lifestyle, local sport.

Phone
(03) 53492105
Mobile
0428 525 909
Publisher
Victorian Country Press

Pyrenees Advocate is a local newspaper for the area of Beaufort. Topics of interest include: local news, national news, local lifestyle, local sport.

Phone
(03) 53492105
Mobile
0428 525 909
Publisher
Victorian Country Press

The Queanbeyan Age has been an advocate for the Queanbeyan districts for more than 147 years. Published every Friday, it has been the document of record for residents and political decision makers of NSW and Federal Parliaments.

Phone
(02) 62973033
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Weekly