New South Wales

Total Girl is Australia’s number one magazine for tween girls. Total Girl celebrates everything that’s great about being a girl, speaking to girls in their language and always being fun, positive, stimulating and safe.

Phone
(02) 93942752
Publisher
Pacific Magazines
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Phone in first with ideas.

Torch Publishing produces three of their own mastheads – The Bankstown Canterbury Torch, The Review Pictorial (covering the Auburn municipality) and The Cooks River Valley Times.

Phone
(02) 97950000
Publisher
Torch Publishing

Motoring news and reviews written in an entertaining, witty, irreverent style that only TopGear can do.

Phone
(02)92828000
Publisher
Bauer Media Group
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Contact editor with story ideas.

This diverse group of writers meets monthly on the third Saturday with the exception of December and January, when even scribblers take a break. Members range from dabblers to professionals and the only requirement for membership is a healthy respect for the written word and a good sense of humour.

Phone
(02) 67362444
Mobile
02 6736 2444

Topics of interest: tourism, volunteer work, local history, and local issues.

Phone
(02) 67200113
Publisher
Rural Press Pty Ltd
Frequency
Weekly Wednesday

Community newspaper.

Phone
(02) 69771077
Publisher
JA Bradley & Sons
Frequency
Two issues per week

Technical information for home, school and small business computer users.

Phone
(02) 92889105
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Publisher
ACP Magazines Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Please phone first before any submission.

The group meets once a month and enjoys reading poetry. It runs the Blackened Billy Verse Competition for written verse.

Phone
(02) 67659478

Talem Press is a new publisher of fantasy books, and is an imprint of Writer’s Edit Press. Talem Press is a completely independent, Sydney-based house. Talem believes in the life-changing potential of stories, and everything they publish seeks to provide inspiration, and escape. The editors are particularly passionate about unlikely heroines, mysterious magic and out-of-this-world story-telling. Submissions will be open for a period of three months (July 12 – October 12).

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Sydney Theatre Company has been a major force in Australian drama since its establishment in 1978. As the state theatre of NSW, the Sydney Theatre Company offers Sydney audiences an eclectic program of Australian plays, lively interpretations of the classic repertoire and the best of new international writing. It seeks to produce theatre of the highest standard that consistently illuminates, entertains and challenges.

Phone
(02) 92501777

The Sydney Review of Books is an online journal devoted to long-form literary criticism. It is motivated by the belief that in-depth analysis and robust critical discussion are crucial to the development of Australia’s literary culture. The Review’s focus is Australian writing, but it also considers the work of significant overseas authors.Concerns about the reduced space for serious cultural criticism in the mainstream media prompted the establishment of the Sydney Review of Books by the Writing and Society Research Centre at the University of Western S…

Mobile
450445919
Tips & General Information
To contribute to SRB send pitches, expressions of interest and queries to [email protected]. Pitches should be 300-500w long and identify the books or topics you’d like to cover, and explain your approach. SRB works on a pitch basis only.

Australia’s most prestigious newspaper, reaching discerning and involved readers who trust its independence, authority and integrity. Topics of interest: news and features for various sections.

Phone
(02) 92822833
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Daily
Tips & General Information
Average can be around $0.60 a word. Read the newspaper to become familiar with style and themes. Email an enticing (short) outline to the editor of a particular section, or the Features Editor. Check the paper or call for details. Photographs should be emailed to [email protected].

Meets third Friday of each month at 4pm at The Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street. Please contact via online form.

Phone
(02) 89208690

The group meets every week to workshop each others’ writing and to discuss and analyse prominent writers’ work. Meets at Sutherland Entertainment Centre, Eaton Street, Sutherland (during school terms, Mondays 10am-12pm).

Phone
(02) 95465284

Magazine that is dedicated to servicing all segments of the Australian superannuation and investment industry. Contains in-depth coverage of industry change from fund management and administrative perspectives.

Phone
(02) 94222712
Publisher
Susie Newham
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Super Review has a very specific readership, so contact the editor first to discuss your idea. Specifically interested in articles related to the superannuation trustee market. Writers to be experienced financial journalists with a publication record.

Topics of interest: news, entertainment, lifestyle, fitness, travel, business, property.

Phone
(02) 92822833
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Read the publication for the style and word length of the stories published. Establish the most appropriate section of the paper for your article, then ring the Newsdesk to be directed to the correct editor. Email the full article, or pitch your idea direct.
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Publishes trade books. Specialisation: Inspirational and Self Help.

Star Observer is a LGBTI magazine that has grown to become a major Australian national news website and colour monthly magazine distributed across Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as selected regional Australian locations. The publication has a readership of over 120,000 and boasts an established online presence.

Tips & General Information
Send submission pitches via email.

Trade magazine for the Australian pool and spa industry. Features industry news, case studies, projects and the broad range of issues affecting the residential and commercial pool and spa market.

Phone
(02) 96602113
Publisher
The Intermedia Group Pty Ltd
Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Specialised content. Contact with ideas, to enquire about making a submission.
Phone
(03) 58831033
Publisher
McPherson Media Group

Celebrating the lives of the diverse people of South Sydney, inviting discussion on issues of concern and interest, adding encouragement to possibilities for community.

Phone
(02) 96988949
Publisher
South Sydney Uniting Church
Frequency
Monthly.

South Coast Writers’ Centre supports literary culture on the South Coast of New South Wales through professional development, audience development and community cultural development activities. The program includes workshops, masterclasses, literary events and one-off projects.

Phone
(02) 42280151

The paper has strong connections with the Shoalhaven community. It has a proud record of informing readers about local news, community happenings and sporting highlights.

Phone
(02) 44219123
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Poetry entries must be unpublished, and not entered in any other competition. Maximum 40 lines, typed on A4 paper with pen name only. Contact the Society for details about competitions and to confirm closing dates.

Frequency
Every 2 years