New South Wales

The Braidwood Times is a local newspaper published Wednesdays and covering Braidwood and surrounding villages of Araluen, Majors Creek, Mongarlowe, and Nerriga, with some readership across Palerang shire into Bungendore, Captains Flat Tarago and Queanbeyan.

Phone
(02) 48422508
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Weekly

Established in the 1880s, the Bombala Times is the local newspaper of the Bombala district, covering a large area from the Monaro down to the Victorian border covering all local news, sport and entertainment for the district.

Phone
(02) 64583666
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Weekly

Blunt delivers coverage of the very best alternative music from Australia and the world, and embraces all the lifestyle elements that come with it, from gaming and film to extreme sport.

Phone
(02) 99016331
Publisher
Next Media
Frequency
Monthly

For writers and those interested in promoting writing and reading of Australian literature. Publishes anthologies of group work. Meets first Sunday of the month, 1:45pm-4:45pm, at the Springwood Neighbourhood Centre (please check website to confirm).

Phone
(02) 47592438
Mobile
0402 209 267

The Blue Mountains Gazette was launched in 1963. It has grown from a 12 page paper to an average size of 80 pages, with circulation increasing from 12,000 to 35,400. It is a free newspaper delivered house-to-house throughout the entire Blue Mountains City area, Lapstone to Mt Victoria.

Phone
(02) 47511955
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Weekly
Category

Bloomsbury Spark is a one-of-a-kind, global, digital imprint from Bloomsbury Publishing dedicated to publishing a wide array of exciting fiction eBooks to teen, YA and new adult readers.

The Blayney Chronicle is a weekly publication and a source of local news for the people of Blayney Shire.

Phone
(02) 63682132
Mobile
0418 223 440
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Weekly

Literary magazines for primary school-aged readers. Features fiction, plays, poetry and non-fiction.

Phone
1300 749 369
Publisher
New South Wales Department of Education and Communities
Frequency
Ten issues per year

The Blacktown Sun is published every Tuesday and covers the Greater West of Sydney. The Blacktown Sun is committed to covering local news, entertainment, sports and community issues.

Phone
(02) 88672999
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Weekly

Topics of interest: local news and events.

Phone
(02) 93548730
Publisher
News Corp Australia
Frequency
Weekly

Magazine features articles on home decorating, renovating, craft, cooking, gardening.

Phone
(02) 93942870
Publisher
Pacific Magazines
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Better Homes and Gardens maintains in-house journalists, thus rarely commissions freelance writers.

The Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival is unique among Australian writers’ festivals in being situated in the magnificent natural environs of the Bellingen River and Dorrigo World Heritage rainforest. The program focuses exclusively on Australian writers to showcase the diversity of talent in this country.

Information on the latest developments in architecture, decorating, style and technology of home design.

Phone
(02) 92828634
Publisher
ACP Magazines
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Belle always commissions its work to ensure it complies with the magazine’s format and is relevant to its readership. Phone before making any submission.

The Bega District News has been a main source of information in the Bega Valley since 1864. Published each Tuesday and Friday, the Bega District News focuses on local community issues. Bega District News also has strong sports, social, entertainment and rural sections as well as local features and genuine classifieds.

Phone
(02) 64921177
Mobile
0477 321 941
Publisher
Fairfax Regional Media
Frequency
Every Tuesday and Friday

Winners of international illustration awards, including the prestigious Holloway Medal. With 18 years of international experience in illustration and design for children’s books, fiction books, poetry, short stories, textbooks, educational books and editorial illustration. Other high-profile projects include Disney animated releases such as Jungle Book II, Return to Neverland and Tarzan II.

Phone
(02) 94843527

Magazine on state and national education policy and other topics relevant to educators and their institutions, schools, colleges or early childhood centres. Mainly for early childhood.

Phone
(02) 97793200
Publisher
Independent Education Union
Frequency
Three issues per year
Tips & General Information
Must be relevant to the early childhood sector.

The Bay Post writes local news published on Wednesday and Friday each week.

Phone
(02) 44726577
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
twice a week

Daily newspaper for Broken Hill and the surrounding region.

Phone
(08) 80872354
Publisher
Barrier Industrial Council
Frequency
Monday to Saturday

Awarded to the best novel written by an Australian author that depicts women and girls in a positive way or otherwise empowers the status of women and girls in society. In 2014, the prize pool is $55,000, including $50,000 for the winning title.

Phone
(02) 92111004
Frequency
Every 2 years

Ballina Shire’s community newspaper distributed weekly throughout Ballina Shire.

Phone
(02) 66860022
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Weekly

Magazine for the aviation industry. Includes latest news and news analysis, interviews with influential industry figures and comprehensive coverage of trends and issues. Major topics include fleet analysis, cargo, corporate aviation, the rotor industry, maintenance repair and overhaul, regional airlines, engines, employment and training, and technology developments.

Phone
0423 050 727
Publisher
Yaffa Media Pty Ltd
Frequency
Six issues per year.
Tips & General Information
Highly specialised content. Read publication for style and themes. Contact editor before making any submission.

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.

The Writing and Society Research Centre’s members include critics, theorists and philosophers, poets, novelists, experimental writers, translators, editors, performers and composers. The Centre’s core interest is in literature as a form of knowledge, and as an agent for the examination of social and cultural values. We provide a rigorous and active context for our researchers, honours and higher degree candidates.

Phone
+61 2 9852 5222

Runs masterclasses with some of the world’s most respected scriptwriters and developers; seminars on craft and genre; mentorship programs and a number of professional initiatives designed to give members opportunity and support in their craft and careers. The AWG also works closely with other industry organisations and government bodies to develop further opportunities for members.

Website

A non-profit collecting society that registers, collects and distributes authorship monies from European collecting societies to its members, who are Australian and New Zealand scriptwriters of film and TV. European collecting society monies include European statutory monies for private copying, re-transmission, educational copying, rental, lending, etc. Currently collects money from collecting societies in France, Switzerland, Germany and the UK.

Phone
1300 552 288