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UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Beverley McWilliams' middle-grade historical fiction novel Bandoola.

Lauren Pratt Acquisition Bandoola Beverley McWilliams

UWA Publishing has acquired world rights to Beverley McWilliams' middle-grade historical fiction novel Bandoola.

The manuscript was acquired following the Australian Society of Authors’ Virtual Literary Speed Dating event in March 2025. UWAP has scheduled Bandoola for an August 2026 release.

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We’re not getting the whole story: Fiona Skyring on 'Riots' and the hidden conflict of Anzac history

Lauren Pratt ANZAC Fiona Skyring Interview Jess Burns Riots

We’re not getting the whole story: Fiona Skyring on 'Riots' and the hidden conflict of Anzac history

In this interview, UWAP intern Jess Burns speaks to Fiona about why these riots occurred and why they’ve been hidden, as well as Fiona’s important work securing wins for First Nations peoples in stolen wage settlements.  

 

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Announcing the winners of the inaugural Spiers Prize

Lauren Pratt Rebeca Green The Spiers Prize Zahina Maghrabi

Announcing the winners of the inaugural Spiers Prize

UWA Publishing is proud to announce the two winners of the inaugural Spiers Prize!

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2025 Christmas delivery cut off dates

Lauren Pratt Christmas Christmas orders Delivery dates

2025 Christmas delivery cut off dates

To ensure your order arrives in plenty of time, please place your order on or before the following dates.

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The 2026 Dorothy Hewett Award is calling for submissions from writers across Australia who have an unpublished manuscript and are seeking publication.

 

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