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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
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.
Inaugural Spiers Prize Shortlist Announced
Lauren Pratt Gail Spiers The Spiers Prize
UWA Publishing is thrilled to be announcing the shortlist for the inaugural Spiers Prize.
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 (UWAP) has acquired ANZ rights to The Palace of Angels by Mohammed Massoud Morsi through a deal with Anjali Singh Agency.
Cities are wonderful incubators of innovation: Julian Bolleter discusses 'Planning for a Continent of Cities' and the importance of sustainable city planning in tackling overpopulation in Australia
Lauren Pratt Jess Burns Julian Bolleter Planning for a Continent of Cities Robert Freestone
Planning for a Continent of Cities (2025) is the new book by Julian Bolleter and Robert Freestone that explores various continental-scale settlement scenarios and how they each sustainably address rapid population growth across Australian cities. In this interview, UWAP intern Jess Burns speaks with Julian on the importance of sustainable cities, why social opinion is just as crucial as expert opinion when city planning and the book’s function as an evidence base for federal government urban policy.
Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra wins the Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Children's Fiction Literature
Lauren Pratt Awards Cassy Polimeni Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra Ella and the Frogs Hykie Breeze
The Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Children's Literature, now in its 31st year, recognises books that inspire a love for nature-from the soil below to the canopy above.