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The 2026 Dorothy Hewett Award is open for submissions!

Lauren Pratt The Dorothy Hewett Award

The 2026 Dorothy Hewett Award is open for submissions!

The 2026 Dorothy Hewett Award is calling for submissions from writers across Australia who have an unpublished manuscript and are seeking publication.

 

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Margaret Grose on 'Plant Collecting in Another Planet' and revealing the forgotten findings of plant collector Ernest Wilson

Lauren Pratt Ernest Wilson Interview Jess Burns Margaret Grose Plant Collecting in Another Planet

Margaret Grose on 'Plant Collecting in Another Planet' and revealing the forgotten findings of plant collector Ernest Wilson

In this interview, Margaret discusses with UWAP intern Jess Burns the origins of the book, the research process that took her from Harvard University all the way to Kalgoorlie and elsewhere, and the reason why Australian flora is so otherworldly.

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William J. Byrne on 'The Warrumbar' and the inspiration of familial history and representing important Aboriginal stories

Lauren Pratt Interview Jess Burns The Warrumbar William J. Byrne

William J. Byrne on 'The Warrumbar' and the inspiration of familial history and representing important Aboriginal stories

In this interview, UWAP intern Jess Burns speaks to William about the family photo inspiration behind this story and the importance of representing often-forgotten Aboriginal history and strong Aboriginal characters.  

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Inaugural Spiers Prize Shortlist Announced

Lauren Pratt Gail Spiers The Spiers Prize

Inaugural Spiers Prize Shortlist Announced

UWA Publishing is thrilled to be announcing the shortlist for the inaugural Spiers Prize.

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UWA Publishing has acquired ANZ rights to 'The Palace of Angels' by Mohammed Massoud Morsi

Lauren Pratt Acquisition Mohammed Massoud Morsi The Palace of Angels

UWA Publishing has acquired ANZ rights to 'The Palace of Angels' by Mohammed Massoud Morsi

UWA Publishing (UWAP) has acquired ANZ rights to The Palace of Angels by Mohammed Massoud Morsi through a deal with Anjali Singh Agency.

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