You are warmly invited to the launch of the first Rabbit Annual, from the team at Rabbit: a journal for nonfiction poetry (Free, though please register through the Humanitix link)

Join poet Michael J. Leach for the launch of his new poetry collection about sounds and emotions. Autobiographical in nature, the poems in this collection capture Michael's formative memories from childhood through to adulthood, connecting to sounds such as songs. Chords in the Soundscapes will be launched by Tru Dowling and will feature readings by the author. Book sales and signings available.

At this prize announcement the shortlisted poets will read from their books, the judges will read their report and there will be qa short q&a with the announced winner.
This is a unique literary prize for the fact that both the author and the publisher receive a cash award.

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You are invited
to the magazine launch of
UNUSUAL WORK magazine
!!!!!!!!No 40 !!!!!!
on Sunday 26th October 2025 2pm onwards

“A Flock of Dreams" (an idea in Four Parts) is a collection of absurdly funny, and funnily absurd, poetry and art by a writer who Paula Darvas once described as "a hardcore optimist taking the piss out of life". The book contains wordplays, toungetwisters, existentialism, relections on life in the current world, and an artwork or three.

Joining Ash Brom's performances of works from the book will be, among others, fellow poets Katie Lohner, Eddy Burger, Helchild and Tej, with MC Juno Valkyrie.

Ross Donlon Book Launch
The Book of Clouds

50 Ghazals

Please join us for the launch of The Naming of Clouds. Ross Donlon's 7th book of poetry.

The book will be launched by eminent poet, Joel Deane

Vagabond Press is thrilled to launch six new poetry titles including two debut collections:
The Abandoned Room by Paul Carter, As If I’m Really There by Emilie Collyer, màthair beinn by Eartha Davis (debut), How to Emerge by Jill Jones, Too Much Night by Laurence Levy-Atkinson (debut), DOGHOUSE by Holly Friedlander Liddicoat. Join us to celebrate on Thursday 18 September from 6pm with official proceedings at 6.30pm. Hosted by LK Holt with readings by many of the launching poets.

Gamilaroi author and Next Chapter fellowship recipient Luke Patterson launches his electrifying debut poetry collection, A Savage Turn.

A Savage Turn is the searing debut from Gamilaroi author and poet, Luke Patterson. With biting wit and refreshing insight into modern and traditional life, Patterson takes readers to forest billabongs, to prisons and into nightmares of the not-so-distant past.

Join us to celebrate the launch of award-winning Queer Poz (PLHIV) writer and performance-maker Andrew Sutherland's second poetry collection, Act Cute.

Join us to celebrate the launch of Grace Yee's Joss: A History, the multi-award-winning poet’s follow-up to Chinese Fish, a collection that received the Victorian Prize for Literature and the VPLA for Poetry in 2024.

The book will be launched by Nadia Rhook and Alison Wong, with the event hosted by Tim Loveday and featuring readings by Grace Yee, Ender Baskan, Shu-ling Chua, and Xiaole Zhan.

Join Boorloo (Perth) poet, Bron Bateman as she launches her 4th poetry collection, ‘Love Like This Isn’t Harmless’, with Nadia Rhook and readers Es Foong, Jennifer Compton, Angela Costi and Simone Spittle. Books available with the support of bookstore, Brunswick Bound.

You are invited
to the magazine launch of UNUSUAL WORK magazine
!!!!!!!!No.39 !!!!!!
READINGS BY
Libby Charlton , Lauren
Williams, Ender Baskan, Elese, Maria Callipari, Frank Lord,
Joe de Iacovo , George Mouratidis, Jennifer Allen, Aliya Ibbitson
the best gig in town

Join Giramondo to celebrate the latest issue of HEAT, Australia’s international literary magazine. RSVP at link provided.

Enjoy a poetic evening laced with a complimentary glass of wine and finger food. Local poets Sue Lockwood and Joachim Matschoss will read from their new books and discuss their writerly inspirations. Bookings are essential. Call 94398700 or visit www.ELTHAMbookshop.com.au

Please join us for a night of great poetry with Ann de Hugard & Rob Wallis on Friday, 6-7pm EST.

This reading will take place in the chapel of the Uniting Church, Castlemaine, but will also be zoomed across Australia and into the DigiWorld.

An evening of readings and performance to launch Next Chapter fellowship recipient Anne-Marie Te Whiu’s debut poetry collection, a defiant celebration of her Māori lineage, language and culture.

You're invited to the Melb/Naarm launch of David Stavanger's new collection The Drop Off (Upswell Publishing) at Readings Carlton.

David Stavanger is a poet, performer, cultural producer, editor, and former psychologist. His latest wonderful collection, The Drop Off explores the liminal space of shared custody and societal tropes of the ‘broken family’, this collection is the follow-up to Stavanger’s award-winning Case Notes. 

With their moving narratives and precise images, Angela Costi’s poems … trace the emergence of a committed and compassionate advocate from the womb to the schoolyard to the courtroom to the page, revealing that poetry, too, can be a potent form of justice.  – Simone King

Join in this special Zoom poetry event to hear Angela read  – a must for all of us listening, reading and thinking about the insights that poetry can bring.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of poetry and music, featuring two of Victoria’s most talented artists!

Michael Crane – one of our most prolific local poets – will be sharing insights from his latest book, Urban & Landscape/Ordinary Lives. His poetry captures the beauty and grit of everyday life, bringing to light the stories of ordinary people in both urban and rural landscapes.

Sarah Carroll – aka The Ukulele Queen of the Bellarine – will bring her signature warmth and energy to the stage, performing live. With a career spanning six albums and countless gigs across Australia, Sarah’s music is full of heart, storytelling, and rootsy goodness.

Come along and celebrate the launch of Angela Costi’s latest collection of poetry at the Old Magistrates’ Court Melbourne with an afternoon of poetry readings, music and performance.

The Heart of the Advocate (Liquid Amber Press) will be launched by poet Alana Kelsall with reading by Angela Costi accompanied by Nick Tsiavos on double bass. Other performers include Vardos and guest poet Claire Gaskin. The event will be hosted by poet and publisher Rose Lucas.

Kevin Brophy's keenly anticipated new poetry collection creates dizzyingly compelling visions of love, bewilderment and grief. There are carrots and mushrooms too, and childhood, and art, and ants. From the streets of Paris to the urban birds of Melbourne and on into the quixotic mind of a cat, Brophy's mastery of tone, texture, wit and gorgeously surprising imagery will drive these poems far into the heart and psyche of any reader. Kevin will be in conversation with prize-winning poet A. Frances Johnson

Join us at the Taproom, Castlemaine for the launch of Stu Hatton’s new book, In the Not-too-distant Present.

Stu will be in conversation with poet Andy Jackson. There will be readings, plus a Q&A where the audience will be invited to ask questions and join the conversation.

The launch of Elizabeth Walton's bespoke/rare object limited edition poetry pamphlet featuring works from her illustrated poetry cycle, "How To Read A City, Your Place of Last Resort".

oin us for a live discussion on A Complete Anthology of My First Kisses, Cam's new book that brings to life tales of first love, nostalgia, and poetic reflections. It’s an evening of stories, memories, and magic —perfect for a cozy night in!

Launch of Leah Kaminsky's third poetry collection, Disorders of the Blood, published by Puncher & Wattmann. Poetry reading by Deborah Leiser-Moore and music by Adi Sappir.

Join Dominique Hecq for the launch of OTOPOS with the formidable Marion May Campbell at The Alderman, East Brunswick.

Liquid Amber is a small press and Poetry Hub based in the western suburbs of Naarm.
Join us for an in-person afternoon of glorious poetry from Liquid Amber Poets and Friends, share in refreshments from ASRC, and be part of the launch by Emilie Collyer of Stephanie Powell’s new collection, 'Invisible Wasp'. Love words and ideas? Come along. Be part of the Liquid Amber Poetry Community.

The groundbreaking anthology "RAGING GRACE: Australian Writers Speak Out on Disability" has arrived! Come and celebrate with us.

When your body-mind is in upheaval, or is deemed troublesome, how do you find a way forward? In the shadow of an ecological and social crisis, whose voices do we need to pay attention to? The poems, essays and artworks in this groundbreaking anthology answer both these questions at the same time. Written collaboratively and in conversation, they harness rage and grace to speak back to unhealthy, alienating systems and experiences.

Both prophetic and celebratory, Raging Grace affirms disability and neurodivergence as unique sources of truth telling, and collaboration as a radical model for collective health.

Edited by Andy Jackson, Esther Ottaway & Kerri Shying

Michael J. Leach is an award-winning poet, poetry reviewer and academic. Please join us for the launch of Michael's third book of poetry, Rural Ecologies, a collection of haiku poems that thoughtfully reflect his love of the natural world.

Join Nathan Curnow for the launch of his new book, A Hill to Die On, published by Liquid Amber Press. As part of Ballarat's Be Hear Now festival he will be joined by special-guest and long-time mate Geoffrey Williams, who's gonna whip these poems into music and groove.