AUSTRALIAN BOOK REVIEW

Australian Book Review is one of Australia’s leading literary and cultural magazines. ABR publishes reviews, essays, topical commentaries and new creative writing. The magazine engages with all the arts, not just literature, and its diverse programs include three prestigious literary prizes, a weekly podcast, and writers fellowships. ABR offers a range of flexible subscription options — starting from just $10 a month — which include new issues and access to ABR’s extensive digital archive going back to the start of the second series in 1978.

ANIKO PRESS

Aniko Press is an independent small press based on Gadigal land, Sydney with the aim of bringing passionate writers and curious readers together, championing new voices and creating a space for creative community. Our goal is to publish unique, exciting and challenging work by new and emerging voices.

ARCHER

Archer magazine is the world’s most inclusive publication about sexuality and gender.

AVID READER

Avid Reader opened at 173 Boundary Street in September 1997 when Fiona Stager, Kevin Guy, Verdi Guy and Colleen Mullin decided that West End needed a bookstore specialising in new, quality fiction and non-fiction. Since then Avid Reader has grown from strength to strength with the help of our valued customers and great staff. Avid moved to 193 Boundary Street in 2004 where we expanded our event space. We have frequent in-store events including book launches, signings, various book clubs and introductory nights for fledgling and established book clubs.

AUSTRALIAN POETRY

Australian Poetry (AP) is the peak national body for poetry in Australia. AP exists to support the full breadth of poetry produced in this country. Our role is to represent Australian poetry and its poets, nationally and internationally. Australian poetry is diverse and rich – both in its contemporary manifestations and its heritage. Our mission is to showcase and celebrate this. AP undertakes this mission with ethical integrity and a commitment to cultural safety of all kinds.

BEE SUSTAINABLE

 Bee Sustainable is a business that tries to get people to understand their own food and support them in producing that food at home. Specifically, the business sells equipment to assist in bee keeping, cheesemaking, bread making, food storage and preserving. The retail shop located at 500 Lygon Street in Brunswick East also sells products of the hive including honey, beeswax, candles made with beeswax, bee pollen, cosmetics and soap that has beeswax as a major ingredient, and books on the relevant topics. We also mill fresh flour for people while they wait and run workshops on bee keeping and bread making. Bee Sustainable has been open for over 12 years and is run by Robert and his son Morgan, who is also a commercial bee keeper. The shop is open Monday to Saturday. Our motto is Produce, Preserve, Provide.

CORE COFFEE ROASTERS

At Core, we choose coffees that are expressive of their origin and roast them with care to showcase and celebrate what’s important; people and flavour. We make considered choices about the raw ingredients we buy, the people we work with, and even the boxes we put our coffee in – knowing that each decision will have a lasting impact on our environment and everyone from producers, to you – our customers.
We love nothing more than the look on someone’s face when they take that first sip, or first bite, or first sniff and they are transported to their happy place. We want to provide you with the best things to fill your cups and your senses. Because we know that’s what gets your day started and gets you over that afternoon hump. It’s those moments, those short breaks from the world that can make life a little bit more enjoyable.

FREMANTLE PRESS

Fremantle Press is an independent publishing company based in Western Australia. For over 40 years, they have published books by new and established writers and artists across a range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, Indigenous writing, poetry and children’s literature. Their books have won national and international awards and have been published in many territories around the world. Each year they have an exciting new list of books which they would love to share with you.

GIRAMONDO

Giramondo is a publisher of literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry, renowned for the quality of its writing and design. Giramondo titles have won every major literary award in Australia. Giramondo is also the publisher of the acclaimed literary magazine HEAT. 

GOING DOWN SWINGING

Going Down Swinging is one of Australia’s longest-running and most respected literary journals: publishing digital as well as print and audio anthologies since 1979 and producing special, sold-out live events. We believe in fostering a community of writers and artists dedicated to their craft and the ideas behind it. We encourage the creation of new work, and support this by placing great value on editorial feedback and development for those voices still emerging.

GRIFFITH REVIEW

Griffith Review is a quarterly literary journal. Every edition explores a different theme, bringing together long-form critical and analytical non-fiction and creative writing from the finest emerging and established writers from Australia and overseas.

HACHETTE

We seek out the best stories. We nurture them. Then we share them. Hachette Australia is a team of expert publishers and passionate readers dedicated to discovering and supporting talented writers and working with them to craft exceptional stories. We select the very best, whatever the genre – from high-quality commercial fiction to literary award-winners, children’s picture books and adventure stories to memoirs and history, lifestyle and sport. And then we pour 100 years of publishing excellence into every page, bringing them to readers in the formats that they love.

ISLAND

Island is a premium Australian literary magazine of fiction, poetry, non-fiction and arts features. Since their beginnings in 1979 (as The Tasmanian Review), Island’s mission has remained the same: to produce a magazine with a national vision and audience that supports new, emerging and established writers and artists, and to bring works of excellence and variety to the reading public throughout Australia and overseas.

JACOBIN

Jacobin is a leading voice of the Australian and international left, offering socialist perspectives on politics, economics, and culture. The print magazine is released quarterly and reaches 75,000 subscribers, in addition to a web audience of over 3,000,000 a month.

KILL YOUR DARLINGS

Founded by Rebecca Starford and Hannah Kent, Kill Your Darlings (KYD) is one of Australia’s leading arts and culture magazines. Beginning life as a print quarterly in 2010, KYD is today a vibrant and eclectic online magazine of commentary, essays, interviews, fiction and reviews, and the publisher of the annual short-story anthology, New Australian Fiction. In addition to championing Australian writers, KYD also provides professional writing services such as online writing courses, mentorships and manuscript assessments.

KUURACORP

We make pu-erh tea because we like it. There’s no one-liner explanation of it. It’s an all-consuming pursuit.

LA MAMA THEATRE

La Mama is Australia’s most vital, responsive, inclusive and diverse home of independent theatre-making. We believe in the power and possibilities of theatre and art for all people. La Mama is committed to a diversity of artistic approaches, to innovation and to exploring minority as well as general concerns. A vibrant space and prolific production house, La Mama has given initial exposure and support to thousands of playwrights, directors, actors, and technicians as well as poets, musicians, performance artists and experimental film-makers.

MARION

MARION is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation with charitable status. Founded in 1995 as the ACT Writers Centre and rebranded in 2022, MARION has grown to become the leading organisation of writing-based culture in the ACT. We champion the professional rights and interests of writers, both locally and nationally, offering strong advocacy and support. Our member base is diverse, spanning across Australia, reflecting our national reach and impact. At MARION, our vision is to elevate not only our writers but the writing sector to achieve funding and recognition on par with other art disciplines. By offering top-tier professional development, along with networking and collaborative opportunities, we are shaping an environment where writers can establish and sustain a thriving creative practice. Through our initiatives, resources, leadership, and facilitation of meaningful connections, MARION plays a pivotal role in uplifting writers and their craft. Our work is generously supported by our members and the ACT Government through artsACT.

MATILDA BOOKSHOP

Owned and staffed by book-lovers, Matilda is an independent bookshop, with a loyal following of customers whose tastes and interests we love to get to know. Specialising in New Release fiction, Gardening, Cooking, Art & Design, Current Affairs, Biography and History, we cater to a range of desires and sensibilities. We also have a wonderful collection of children’s books (for baby through to teen) in our cosy and inviting kids’ room. If stationery is your thing then you’ll love our range of beautiful cards, journals, notebooks and gifts. Our books are carefully and lovingly selected, so you can be sure to find something special when you come in for a browse. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, our helpful staff will point you in the right direction, or will order in a particular title for you. Matilda Bookshop is simply just a beautiful place to be. Come visit us soon.

MAGABALA BOOKS

Magabala Books is Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house. Aboriginal owned and led, they celebrate and nurture the talent and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices through the publication of quality literature. Based in Broome, Western Australia, they publish Indigenous authors, storytellers, artists and illustrators from all over Australia.

MEANJIN

Meanjin is where Australia’s literary culture sets out its fiercest ambitions. Quarterly in print and daily online, each year Meanjin publishes new work by hundreds of Australian writers in all genres and forms. Our committed audiences read and collect Meanjin for its unique role in articulating the Australian cultural moment. For over 80 years, Meanjin has fostered a rich and rigorous national conversation by remaining true to its founding principles: ‘to talk poetry’, ‘to work for a healthy climate of opinion and literary activity’, and ‘to make clear the connection between art and politics.’ Whether in poetry, fiction, essay, memoir or experimentation, Meanjin writers seek audiences who are active contributors to the public spaces we all make together: readers who enjoy critical discussion and—to continue in Founding Editor Clem Christesen’s words—who ask Meanjin writers ‘to reveal and clarify our life by showing it to us though a vision different from ours and deeper.’

MELBOURNE DJEMBE

Run by Simon Lewis and Mitzi McRae, Melbourne Djembe is a creative company specialising in West African drumming and dance. We provide instruments, tuition, performances and corporate drumming experiences.

THE MOAT

Enjoy a European escape at The Moat, an intimate haven in the heart of Melbourne.
Their menu reflects the Italian heritage of the two owners, Paul and Rosie. Together, they have created authentic dishes that are hand-made with seasonal local produce, simplicity and love.

MONASH UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING

Australia’s largest university established Monash University Publishing in 2010. Monash University Publishing publishes books of the highest standard across the humanities and social sciences, with special interest in books that specialise in Asian studies, politics, education, communications, Australian history, Indigenous issues, culture and society.

NORTH MELBOURNE BOOKS

Looking for some bedtime reading? Find inspiration at North Melbourne’s independent bookstore, stocked with classics and new releases for children and adults. Located in the heart of North Melbourne.

WRITING NSW

Writing NSW exists to promote writing-based culture and the rights and interests of writers in NSW. Their mission is to make a difference to writers. Writing NSW brings aspirational, emerging, developing and established writers together as a community through the provision of a suite of writing programs and services that support, develop and promote a writing culture.

NT WRITERS’ CENTRE

NT Writers’ Centre is a community of writers and storytellers committed to developing and celebrating the diverse literary culture of the NT.

PAPERBACK BOOKSHOP

The Paperback Bookshop is an independent, general bookshop established in the mid 1960s here at the top, quiet end of Bourke street. With the idea of making paperback editions of books that weren’t generally for sale readily available to Melbourne readers, the original owner set about sourcing stock from trips overseas, chiefly the US, and from local publishers. 

PBS

Since 1979, community broadcaster PBS 106.7FM has been an integral player in Melbourne’s diverse music community. With more than 80 specialist music programs across countless genres, PBS amplifies under-represented music and supports the local music community. You can also find us on digital radio, web-streaming, PBS on-demand, via the PBS app for Android and iOS, and at events around town.

RABBIT

Rabbit encourages poets to openly engage with auto/biography, history, politics, economics, mathematics, cultural analysis, science, the environment, and all other aspects of real world experience, recollection and interpretation.

READINGS

Readings is an independent retailer of books since 1969 with eight shops operating in Melbourne.

RED KANGAROO BOOKS

As the only bricks-and-mortar independent bookshop still standing within 1500kms, Red Kangaroo Books has survived and thrived in the remote town of Alice Springs in central Australia and has been trading for over a decade. Our mission is to provide the vastest selection of fiction and non-fiction books that encompass the region’s history, arts, flora and fauna, geology and travel. Unlike the monolingual stereotype of Australia, our store houses an extensive collection of works in a wide range of Aboriginal languages such as Arrernte, Pitjantjatjara, Pintupi-Luritja, Warlpiri and more, from children’s stories to academic texts.We also play a crucial role in supporting teachers in the region, especially those working in small Aboriginal communities far from Alice Springs.

3RRR

Triple R (102.7 FM) has shaped and inspired the culture of Melbourne. Since its inception as an educational broadcaster in 1976, Triple R has become Australia’s largest community radio station with over 12,000 subscribers and 329,000 listeners per week.

SCRIVENER

Scrivener is the go-to app for writers of all kinds, used every day by best-selling novelists and emerging writers alike. Containing all the tools you need to craft your first draft, Scrivener won’t tell you how to write — it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing, from nascent notion to final full stop, uniting everything you need to write, research and arrange long documents in a single, powerful app.

SUBBED IN

Subbed In kicked off in 2015 as a backyard reading series organised by a small group of working-class, queer and First Nations people. Since 2015, Subbed In has organised events, published award-winning books and launched the working-class literary journal Industrial Estate. Subbed In seeks to embolden grassroots solidarity for marginalised voices and writers whose work is too often alienated by the literary establishment. Built on a DIY ethos, Subbed In is focused on publishing new work and finding new audiences. Find out more at: https://subbed.in/

TASWRITERS

TasWriters provides support for writers and storytellers at all stages of their careers and works to build a stable, economically viable suite of services to help ensure Tasmanian Writers can develop professionally and perform competetivly in a regional, national and global market. Mission Statement: To encourage, support and promote Tasmanian writers and stories.

THAT PAPER JOINT

Within the heart of Brunswick, along legendary Sydney Road, That Paper Joint is a unique space, with a goal to reuse, reinvent and reimagine. With collage at their foundation, they aim ‘to join people through paper’. Whether hosting a cut-&-paste session, private party or art exhibition, or working on a design commission, That Paper Joint is about sustainable creativity & community.

THE POTTERY SHED

The Pottery Shed offers casual pottery classes at affordable rates with convenient class schedules. In a beautiful rustic studio located in Sydney’s Surry Hills, they are open to the public 7 days a week. They have the perfect venue for those who wish to learn how to create something unique yet functional. The Pottery Shed was conceived in 2010 and established by American pottery teacher Joe Darling.

TRANSIT LOUNGE

Transit Lounge is an independent press dedicated to the publication of exciting new fiction and non-fiction. They have a particular interest in creative literary publishing that explores the relationships between East and West, entertains and promotes insights into diverse cultures, and encompasses diverse genres.

University of Queensland Press

Established in 1948, UQP has consistently produced culturally significant works that enrich and inspire readers and make a major contribution to the fabric of arts and literature in Australia and the world. UQP is known for publishing literary works, poetry and First Nations stories and has launched the careers of some of Australia’s most highly respected authors including Peter Carey, David Malouf, Melissa Lucashenko and Tony Birch. UQP was named Small Publisher of the Year by the Australian Book Industry Awards three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and is Queensland’s only major publishing house with domestic and international distribution.

VOICEWORKS

Voiceworks is a national literary journal that features exciting new fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art and comics by people under the age of 25. An annual subscription valued at $60 includes: digital editions of Voiceworks delivered to your email inbox, four print editions of Voiceworks delivered to your door, a personal invitation to Voiceworks launches and special events throughout the year, and access to exclusive digital content to complement each issue of Voiceworks.

THE WHEELER CENTRE

The Wheeler Centre is Melbourne’s home of books, writing and ideas. Join them for live and digital conversations, debates, readings and performances.

WOMBAT BEND, THE BURROW

The Burrow at Wombat Bend is a cosy self-contained mudbrick B&B in Victoria’s stunning Yarra Valley, overlooking a billabong teeming with birdlife; the perfect spot for quiet time, writing and contemplation. Wombat Bend are also offering a 10% discount to all Overland subscribers who book a stay during 2024; simply mention OVERLAND when you contact Sue to enquire via Wombat Bend’s website.

WRITERS VICTORIA

Writers Victoria supports and connects writers. They understand that writing can be an isolated pursuit and their programs are built around a clear need to create a community for writers. Their programs include a range of courses, various publications, and the provision of advice through our staff, magazine, weekly enews and website.