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Children’s book scrapped after illustrator’s remarks on Bondi victims

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:09:52 +0000

The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has cancelled a forthcoming children’s book after concluding it could not proceed without appearing to endorse public comments made by its illustrator following the Bondi terror attack. Bila: A River Cycle, written by Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money and illustrated by Matt Chun, had been scheduled for release this year. […]

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Carole King made the earth move

Anne Sarzin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:47:58 +0000

Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Generations have lived the most significant events in their lives to the soundtrack of Carole King’s songs. Songs such as Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Everybody’s Doing a New Dance Now, and (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman, the iconic song that ironically—given King’s non-identification with […]

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Sydney Jewish writer awards expand to six categories

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:45:42 +0000

Shalom Collective will present six prizes at its annual Australian Jewish Writer Awards in August, adding poetry, illustrated manuscripts and emerging writers to a program that has grown steadily since its founding two years ago. The Shalom Collective Australian Jewish Writer Awards will expand to six categories in 2026, with the addition of prizes for […]

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On the other hand

Michael Kuttner — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:00:35 +0000

Every Thursday, I walk to our local public library in order to stock up on another week’s supply of books and return those already read. The sight of young children from elementary schools also choosing books to read brings back memories from the distant past. At a time when the internet and smartphones and tablets […]

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