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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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NSW Premier’s Literary Awards
The Christina Stead Prize for Fiction The Christina Stead Prize ($40,000) is offered for a book of fiction – for a novel or a collection of stories. Ghost River by Tony Birch Locust Girl. A Lovesong by Merlinda Bobis Clade by … Continue reading
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Looking for something to do with the kids over the December/January School Holiday break? Why not give them a Summer Reading Challenge! Come into your local Library to register your children and receive a log sheet. If your children are … Continue reading
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Summer Reading Challenge
Looking for something to do with the kids over the December/January School Holiday break? Why not give them a Summer Reading Challenge! Come into your local Library to register your children and receive a log sheet. If your children are … Continue reading
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Summer Reading Challenge 2013/2014
The Summer Reading Challenge starts 1st December 2013 and finishes 31st January 2014. Come into your local branch Library to register and collect your log sheet.
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Children’s Book Council of Australia shortlists 2013
Here is some quality reading for children of all ages. Older Readers Short List 2013 – These books are for mature readers The Ink Bridge by Neil Grant Sea Hearts by Margo Lanagan The Shiny Guys by Doug MacLeod Creepy & … Continue reading
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Readers in the Mist 