Victoria
Geelong Writers is a community-based organisation that aims to encourage writing in all its genres. We conduct a weekly social meeting, a monthly reading and a wide variety of writing workshops. GW publishes a fortnightly e-bulletin, a members’ anthology, and literary journal, Azuria.
The Geelong Advertiser is Victoria’s oldest morning newspaper. Topics of interest: news and current affairs, local, national and international. Sports, entertainment and lifestyle.
International refereed journal for high-quality contributions in plant science research.
Topics of interest: freshwater fishing techniques and locations.
Street press publication featuring the latest local, national and international music and entertainment news. Distributed around Geelong, Ballarat and surrounding regional areas.
Specialist business publication covering what is new and available in the domestic and commercial flooring and floor-coverings market in Australasia and New Zealand.
Free online magazine for women of all ages and demographics. Topics include business, entertainment, fashion, beauty, pregnancy, parenting, health, love, sex, relationships, food, travel, shopping and gigs.
The Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) is a subscription based, non-profit organisation for writers of all ages and levels of ability. Members receive ‘The Australian Writers’ magazine, writing advice and the opportunity to enter FAW’s National Literary Awards, conducted each year. Members have access to readings and workshops where they can get feedback on their work through our network of regional branches.
Recently combined as a Furniture and Bedding magazine. Specialised business publication dedicated to covering all aspects of news, views, innovations and achievements of the furniture, furnishing and bedding industries in Australia and New Zealand, for both retailers and manufacturers.
An anthology of writing entered by a Writers Group i.e. a number of people who meet regularly to share and further their writing interests (TAFE/University groups are ineligible). The anthology must have been created within the preceding 12 months. Each group may only submit one entry and only one copy is required. Ask for competition guidelines before submitting.
An award for an unpublished short story of up to 3000 words. This award honours Jennifer Burbidge, who suffered severe developmental difficulties and died soon after her 21st birthday, and whose story is told in Forever Baby. Royalties from the book help to fund the sponsorship of this award. Stories may deal with any aspect of the lives of those who suffer some form of physical, intellectual or mental health disability and/or the impact of disability on their families in an Australian situation. One copy of each story is required; more than one entry pe…
An award for a work of fiction by an Australian author, first published after November of previous year, and not previously published locally or overseas. Two copies of the book are required and will not be returned.
For a first book of poetry published after November in the preceding year. The book must have at least 20 pages of text. Self-published works are eligible. Publishers or authors are welcome to submit entries. Three copies of the book are required. Entries will not be returned. See website for entry forms (under National Literary Awards).
An award for a short story on any theme to a maximum of 3000 words. In honour of the late Angelo B. Natoli, who for many years served as the Honorary Solicitor to FAW (Victoria) Inc. One copy of each story is required; more than one entry per author may be submitted.
National competition on theme ‘faraway’ seeks short stories, poetry, and illustrations from writers aged 7-18. Prizes include vouchers up to $250 towards Creative Write-it courses, including online mentorships for young people who are ‘faraway’, fantastic for rural and remote young people. Each category is divided into three age groups: 7-9, 10-13, and 14-18.
extempore is an Australian anthology of writing, inspired by jazz and improvised music. Replaces the now-defunct extempore journal.
Eureka Street is published by Jesuit Publications and is a magazine of public affairs, the arts and theology. It published in print from 1991 to 2006 and became online only in May 2006.
Etchings is a creative arts journazine produced in Melbourne. It features short fiction, poetry, personal essays, art and photography by established and emerging writers and artists from Australia and overseas.
Editors Victoria is Australia’s oldest and largest association for professional editors. It provides opportunities for professional development, and aims to establish and maintain high standards of editing while advocating for member and associate-member editors. A directory of freelance editors is available on the website.
Behind extraordinary ideas, there are extraordinary people. Dumbo Feather is a magazine about these people. Each issue, scours the globe for those with the drive to make a difference. Dumbo Feather seeks out those who inspire us, those who excite us, and those who thrill us with possibility.
In late 2013, Star News Group acquired the Dandenong Journal. The companies’ Star Greater Dandenong publication has been merged into the Dandenong Journal, creating a regional publication with a proud history and wide support of both readers and local business.
Crime Writers’ Association of Australia was formed to promote and publicise Australian crime fiction and to organise the annual Ned Kelly Awards for excellence in crime writing.
Delivered within the Ballarat, Buninyong and Creswick region. Topics of interest: local, real estate, motoring, and any material with a Ballarat angle.
Club Marine Magazine is a glossy publication of Club Marine insurance, comprising of editorial and advertising. Topics include all aspects of water sports, sailing, cruising, power boating, holiday destinations, waterskiing, diving and fishing.
National magazine of Friends of the Earth Australia. It promotes Friends of the Earth goals for an ecologically sustainable, socially-just future.