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The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlist for 2016
The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards began in 2008 and aim to recognise individual excellence and the contribution Australian authors make to the nation’s cultural and intellectual life. The panel of judges make recommendations to the Prime Minister for the shortlists and winners across … Continue reading
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Macarthur and Harris, and the Kings Who Came Between – History Week 2016
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Seminar Room, Katoomba | Friday 9 September | 2pm-4pm Macarthur and Harris, and the Kings Who Came Between is a fascinating tale of feuding neighbours in the fledgling colony presented by the History Council of NSW. Historian Jo … Continue reading
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2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Award winners announced
The winners of the 2012 Prime Minister’s Literary Award have been announced in Canberra this morning. Congratulations to the winners who are each awarded $80,000. Fiction : Foal’s Bread by Gillian Mears Judges’ comments : “written in transfixing prose and … Continue reading
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