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The Big Issue magazine is a fortnightly, independent magazine sold on the streets by people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage. The Big Issue is timely and topical, and loved by readers for its distinctive brand of irreverence. The magazine has something for everyone: vendors’ stories, celebrity profiles, culture, commentary and in-depth social justice investigations all feature in its pages.

Phone
(03) 9663 4522
Address
GPO Box 4911, MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Publisher
Big Issue Australia Ltd
Frequency
Fortnightly
Tips & General Information
Publishes unsolicited articles, but writers should email an outline first. Looking for intelligent writers with a sense of humour who are able to produce engaging copy regardless of subject matter.
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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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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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Uncanny Magazine is an online Science Fiction and Fantasy magazine featuring passionate SF/F fiction and poetry, gorgeous prose, provocative nonfiction, and a deep investment in the diverse SF/F culture.

Frequency
Bimonthly
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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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frankie is a bi-monthly magazine that celebrates and inspires a community of creatively inclined, curious and kind-hearted people. Feature interviews, rants, research pieces, photography projects and editorial illustrations, all in keeping with the frankie ‘personality’ – smart, funny, friendly, cute, rude, naughty, interested, serious, caring.

Publisher
nextmedia
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
For all contributors, both finished work and pitches are welcome. If sending only a pitch, please include clippings and/or portfolio samples of previous work. Include cover letter.
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Australia-wide coverage of visual arts including exhibitions, galleries, gallery maps, artists, cultural institutions and editorial profiles.

Phone
(02) 99016398
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Frequency
Eleven issues per year
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Above Water is the annual creative writing anthology published by the Arts and Media departments of the University of Melbourne Student Union.

Frequency
Every year

Journal of religious opinion, predominantly orthodox Catholic.

Phone
(03) 98160800
Publisher
Thomas Moore Centre
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
AD 2000 is an independent journal of religious opinion. Rarely accepts freelance submissions. Check the website to get an idea of the style, length and content of articles published.

Arts, literature, entertainment and lifestyle magazine.

Phone
(08) 71291060
Publisher
The Adelaide Review Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Check website to confirm current editorial contact details. Payment varies, depending on profile of writer, standard of piece, whether it was commissioned or unsolicited, etc.

Magazine of the Royal Alfred Yacht Club. Publishes club news, social events and articles on sailing, yachting, sports, races and regattas.

Phone
(02) 99983700
Publisher
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Frequency
Annually

Official journal of the Heraldry and Genealogy Society of Canberra.

Phone
(02) 62517004
Publisher
The Heraldry and Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
A journal circulated to members plus exchanged with over 200 other family history societies, both in Australia and overseas. Articles are usually contributed by members as a result of their family history research or articles by such repositories as the National Library, National Archives, etc.

Publishes short-short (flash) speculative fiction, primarily online. Does occassionally print in book form.

Phone
0408 696 184
Publisher
Wordright Editorial Services
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Submission of cartoons, quips and very short reviews is also encouraged.

Peer-reviewed journal publishing original work in any area of gerontology and geriatric medicine.

Phone
(03) 92743167
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
International submissions welcome, especially from authors in the Asia-Pacific.
Extremely detailed submission guidelines so be sure to refer before submitting.

Magazine for motor body repair and panel shops across Australia, specialising in product information and news, as well as industry-related feature articles and photography.

Phone
(02) 92812333
Publisher
Yaffa Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Also publish a regular eNewsletter and have established a Facebook page.

Provides informed coverage and in-depth analysis of major defence projects and equipment acquisitions as well as commentary on policy and future directions for the Australian Defence Force.

Phone
(02) 62039535
Mobile
0419 014 308
Publisher
Yaffa Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
The focus of the magazine is defence business in Australia. Very few unsolicited submissions are accepted.

Official refereed journal of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Includes original research, reviews clinical articles. Concentrates on a different theme each issue.

Phone
(03) 86990414
Publisher
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
All submissions should be original researched work. Clinical and medical work must be relevant to general practitioners. See website to confirm current contacts.

Professional journal focusing on current theory, practice and policy relating to the career and work education field. Interested in human resources and career counselling.

Phone
(07) 46312375
Publisher
The Australian Council for Educational Research
Frequency
Three issues per year

Has a strong, visual, ‘hands-on’ style and a cutting-edge approach to new technology. Interested in articles that explain various photographic techniques in detail.

Phone
(02) 92812333
Publisher
Yaffa Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Study past editions to become familiar with the magazine’s format and style. Please email to obtain a copy of writer’s guidelines before submitting a short outline.

Road Rider features articles on biking, bike touring, the technical aspects of riding, tech specs and bike profiles. Aimed at a slightly older market of active riders who spend time with bike communities.

Phone
(02) 92235113
Publisher
Universal Magazines
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Does not accept unsolicited material. Please email proposal outline for consideration.

Directed to collectors of Australiana including fine and decorative arts. Most present new and original research on art, furniture, ceramics, silver, jewellery, books, architecture, fashion, photography, crafts and history.

Phone
(02) 63862210
Publisher
The Australiana Society Inc
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Interested in receiving research articles on Australian decorative arts, fine arts, antiques and early crafts with a scholarly focus. Contact first with short outline or full submission.

Kia Ora & Welcome, blackmail press was created to give poets, students and poetry lovers in New Zealand a site to read, submit and find great poetry. The impetus is to promote New Zealand poets and to provide an environment for emerging New Zealand poets to share their works. General issues have no specific theme, we like to present an eclectic range of voices from Aotearoa and abroad. Poets are asked to submit works they feel best showcase their unique voice and may submit a maximum of 5 works for consideration. All submissions must include a biography….

Phone
+64 9 3600862
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Online journal only. Emergent professional artists only.

Publication for country families, with good yarns, humour and rural product information. Stories and articles with a rural flavour, preferably real life featuring achievements, rural contribution, community events and participation where individual effort is involved.

Phone
(07) 31662312
Publisher
Trader Business Media
Frequency
Eleven issues per year

Publishes interviews, stories and tips for dancers. Also has audition listing and information about dance companies.

Phone
(02) 99566813
Frequency
Six issues per year

Magazine focusing on all aspects of dirt bike riding, including trail, adventure and enduro, motocross and supercross, FMX and mini four-strokes, ATVs and even trials, speedway and dirt-track. Content features interviews and rider profiles, bike profiles, new tricks, new products and industry news.

Phone
(02) 98050399
Publisher
Universal Magazines
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Each commission is done on an individual basis. Phone before making a submission.