AustLit

This morning, AustLit was inscribed on the Australian Register of the UNESCO Memory of the World Registry.
We are proud and delighted to have our unique resource recognised as significant documentary heritage, in recognition of its significance to the nation!

Fantastic opportunity for First Nations writers! *Very generous scholarship*. The project is attached to Stephen Carleton, Adelle Sefton-Rowston & Chris Hay's ARC Discovery 'Re-Mapping the Lost Literary Capital: Darwin/Larrakia Nation'.
Full details:
seek.com.au/job/82887004?t…

AustLit is currently bracing for Cyclone Alfred. We’re based on the Brisbane campus of The University of Queensland, which is currently closed for cyclone preparation. We hope there will be minimal disruption, and send our best wishes to everyone in Alfred’s path.

Do you remember the heady days of street press, when you could pick these magazines up across Brisbane and find local your people? Join us on 28 February at the State Library of Queensland to explore this vital part of Brisbane's cultural history:
slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/stree…

Brisbane boasts a vibrant history of the street press that for decades reached diverse and passionate readers and helped them navigate their city.
Join us for a free street press event at @slqld on 28 Feb. Details and registration below!
slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/stree…