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Winners announced for 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards

25 May 23

The much-anticipated 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) were presented on Thursday 25 May at a star-studded event at Darling Island in Sydney.

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Kerry Davies awarded the 2023 Janet Mackenzie Medal

20 May 23

Kerry Davies has been awarded the 2023 Janet Mackenzie Medal for four decades of remarkable service to the editing profession and to the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd).

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ABIA Business Awards shortlist and Hall Of Fame winners

9 May 23

The Business Awards shortlists and Hall of Fame for the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards have been announced.

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New inclusive publishing guide launched

5 May 23

A new practical guide to inclusive publishing, Books without barriers, has been developed to support publishers in providing equal access to reading.

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Winner of IPEd's Rosanne Fitzgibbon Editorial Award

4 May 23

The 'Rosie' Editorial Award has been awarded to Cathy Vallance, a senior editor at UQP, for her editorial work on Zana Fraillon’s novel The Way of Dog.

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Interns selected for 2023 Open Book program

26 Apr 23

Three interns have been selected for the 2023 Open Book Australian Publishing Internship program.

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Book shortlists announced for 2023 ABIAs

19 Apr 23

The Book Awards shortlists for the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards have been announced.

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Essay on sustainable publishing wins 2023 IPEd Student Prize

5 Apr 23

RMIT student Lauren Connell has received a prestigious award for her essay about sustainability challenges and possible solutions for Australia’s trade publishing industry.

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Books from Taiwan Translation Grant Program

4 Apr 23

Australian publishers are encouraged to apply for the Taiwanese Works in Translation grant program, worth up to $30,000, with applications due annually in April and October.

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Australians attract big crowds at busy Bologna Book Fair

29 Mar 23

The Australian stand and creators’ table drew crowds at a busy Bologna Children's Book Fair from 6-9 March 2023.

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