Queensland

Competition includes categories for preschool aged picture books, primary-school aged picture books, non-fiction picture books, chapter books, Middle Grade illustrated novel (NEW section), young adult Novels, graphic novels and illustrated picture books, and illustration. Published author section. Please see the website for further details.

Newsletter for Deaf Australia members and subscribers. Topics of Interest: deaf community, sign language and deaf culture.

Phone
(07) 33578266
Publisher
Deaf Australia Inc.
Frequency
11 issues per year

Use and application of products and services across all forms of energy generation.

Phone
(07) 33742877
Publisher
APT Publications Pty Ltd
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Submissions should strictly relate to a particular product or service, its use and application in real installations. As much detail as possible to be of a technical nature, which would be of interest to practicing electrical engineers.

An article writing competition on an open theme for punchy (even opinionated!) articles up to 2,000 words.

Phone
(07) 33437645
Mobile
0422 289 575
Website
Frequency
Every year

The Fraser Coast Chronicle is the leading source of local news for the region. In addition to covering local events, the Chronicle’s wire service provides a bird’s eye view of Australia and the world events each day. It has a comprehensive sports coverage and daily columnists, comics, and opinions.

Phone
(07) 41201055
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Daily

Groups aim to support, inspire and inform. Writing Group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm, Poetry meet the same time on the third Wednesday.

Mobile
0401 767 127

Tropic Sun Theatre was founded by Jean-Pierre Voos in 1986. The main purpose of Tropic Sun was to offer senior students and graduates of the Performing Arts Course at JCU opportunities to present theatre at a professional standard and to meet a variety of critical audiences through touring. Late in 2006 the company moved to the Court Theatre, the former Magistrates Court building at the corner of Stokes and Sturt Sts in the City. This excellent building provides office, rehearsal and our own performance space and will remain the company’s home for the ne…

Phone
(07) 47215433

Glasshouse Country News is the only locally owned and operated weekly newspaper in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Content is locally focused for local residents.

Phone
(07) 54387445
Publisher
WJ and PJ Innes
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
encourages news submissions, letters to the editor, community contributions, and photos. Submissions should have a local focus.

The Gold Coast Bulletin publishes local, state, national and world news, information and entertainment.

Phone
(07) 55842000
Publisher
News Ltd
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Other publications: Gold Coast Sun (community publications), Best of the Gold Coast magazine.
See website for more information.

The Gold Coast Writers’ Association (GCWA) encourages and supports writers from all genres, age groups and levels of writing to grow and excel in their craft. Guest speakers are invited from all genres of writing. Speakers are encouraged to share information about their writing life, discuss their techniques, and launch and sell their books. We encourage guest speakers to include a mini-workshop for members during their presentation. Vistors are invited to attend meetings (entry fee: members $5, non-members $10). Membership offers the additional advantag…

Established in 1990, the Gold Coast Writers is the longest running and largest writing organisation on the Gold Coast. GCWA presents monthly meetings with guest speakers, regular workshops and national writing competitions for adults and young writers. GCWA also has a number of support sub-groups, which provide support with more intimate hands on opportunities to share and critique members’ writing.

National business publication for Australian growers featuring technical articles on developments, horticultural enterprises, new products and technology.

Phone
(07) 38268200
Publisher
Rural Press Ltd
Frequency
Monthly

The Gympie Times boasts a circulation area that stretches north to Tiaro, west to Kilkivan and south to Noosa. The Gympie Times includes local content, regular lift-outs, a children’s page, feature pages such as Style, Living and The Weekend, as well as comprehensive sports coverage of the region’s events.

Phone
(07) 54804210
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Weekly

The Ipswich Advertiser is published weekly every Wednesday. This Ipswich community newspaper currently has a readership of 48,000 people. The Ipswich Advertiser has been a successful part of the community for more than 30 years, delivering local news and supporting many charities and events.

Phone
(07) 38171717
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Publishes local and community news/features in Ipswich.

International Poetry writing competition for children and adults. School age categories (5-7 years, 8-10 years, 11-13 years, 14-15 years, 16-17 years)and open age categories (Open Bush, Open Other, Open Local). No word limit. Organisers reserve the right to publish/broadcast winning entries without fee to the author. Copyright remains with author thereafter. See website for conditions and further information.

Phone
(07) 3810 6761
Frequency
Every year

Open to all ages. No theme or word limit. Opens: 6 April 2014. School age categories: Ages 5-17. Open age categories – Open Bush, Open Other and Open Local. We reserve the right to publish/broadcast winning entries without fee to the author. Copyright remains with the author thereafter. www.ipswichpoetryfeast.com.au

Phone
07 3810 6761
Frequency
Every year

Facilitated by Griffith University on behalf of the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts. Prize for 1000-3000 words of short prose. Please see website for more details.

Facilitated by Griffith University on behalf of the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts. Prize for poem or suite of poems up to 100 lines. Please see website for more details.

Annual magazine for cat lovers of all ages, full of beautiful colour photographs and the latest information on breeding, feeding, training, veterinary updates and general care.

Phone
(07) 33348001
Mobile
0418 727 001
Publisher
Vink Publishing
Frequency
Yearly

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

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

Established 1861, covers central Qld region (Sarina-Longreach-Miriam Vale) and North Queensland (Rockhampton). Topics of interest: rural, human profiles, regional development.

Phone
(07) 49304283
Publisher
Australian Regional Media
Frequency
Daily, except Sunday
Tips & General Information
Focus on human element and profile material not able to be sourced by daily newspaper journalists. Considers freelance submissions on a case-by-case basis.

The Parrot Society of Australia News covers breeding and species-related articles, information on companion parrot care and veterinary advice from qualified avian vets. The publication serves to inform the membership of the latest in avicultural trends pertaining to parrots as well as disseminating important club information.

Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Contributions to PSOA News are always welcome, whether you are a member or not. Members are encouraged to provide articles for the magazine and share the wealth of knowledge they possess for the benefit of aviculture.

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

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