Published 14 May 2009 · Main Posts in these times Jeff Sparrow Apologies for the descent into Youtubism but the Chantells seems somehow appropriate right at the moment. Jeff Sparrow Jeff Sparrow is a writer, editor, broadcaster and Walkley award-winning journalist. He is a former columnist for Guardian Australia, a former Breakfaster at radio station 3RRR, and a past editor of Overland. His most recent book is a collaboration with Sam Wallman called Twelve Rules for Strife (Scribe). He works at the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne. More by Jeff Sparrow › Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays 28 March 202528 March 2025 · Prizes Announcing the 2024 Judith Wright Poetry Prize shortlist Editorial team After careful consideration, the judges have selected eight outstanding poems to form this year’s Judith Wright Poetry Prize shortlist. 28 March 20253 April 2025 · Prizes Announcing the 2024 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize shortlist Editorial team Congratulations to these ten writers who form the shortlist for the 2024 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize!