by Australian Poetry | May 30, 2022 | Readings, events and launches
In his famous poem, Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, Dylan Thomas exhorted us to ‘rage against the dying of the light’. In these troubled times, it can seem, however, as though the shadows only lengthen. How can poetry be a form of defiance in the face of our...
by Australian Poetry | May 18, 2022 | Critical Announcement
A memorial event, celebrating the life and literary excellence of poet Jordie Albiston (30 September 1961 – 28 February 2022) was held at The Wheeler Centre on Monday 16th May 2022. A range of Jordie’s students, mentees, peers and friends paid tribute to her...
by Australian Poetry | May 11, 2022 | AP Projects, Readings, events and launches
How does magic infuse itself into the written word and into the lives of writers? What are the connections between poetic and magical practices? Hear poems from a line-up of artists weaving their practices of writing and magic together. Australian Poetry acknowledges...
by Australian Poetry | May 10, 2022 | Competitions and Calls for Submission
First prize – $A500, Second prize – $A150 Best Poem by an Emerging Poet – Editing Service Pack with Rose Lucas But best of all – poems on the longlist will be published in the Anthology. Join in for a chance to be an author in a high quality...
by Australian Poetry | May 10, 2022 | Readings, events and launches
La Mama Poetica will be held on Tues, 14th June at 7.30pm at the La Mama Courthouse Theatre, featuring Michael Farrell, Hasib Hourani, Melinda Bufton and Jacqui Malins. Theatre and livestream tickets available. Auslan interpreted. Bookings can be made...