Literature prizes
Richard Flanagan knocks back $100k literature prize over sponsor’s fossil fuel links
Flanagan was awarded the Baillie Gifford Prize for his latest book at a ceremony in London.
- by Lachlan Abbott
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When it comes to the Booker, winning isn’t the only prize
The Booker bump is real, and sales of Stone Yard Devotional have rocketed.
- by Jason Steger
Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker Prize
The world’s most influential prize for a single work of fiction has been announced in London this morning. Australian Charlotte Wood was among six authors shortlisted, but an English author took out the award.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Charlotte Wood: ‘Shut up and listen to people who know what they’re talking about’
The novelist has firm views on what she’d do if she ever ran for office.
- by Benjamin Law
Women dominate Booker shortlist, but all bets are on Percival Everett
This year’s shortlist includes five books by women – the highest number in the prize’s 55-year history. But it’s the only man on the list who is holy tipped to win the coveted prize.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for literature. She’s the first South Korean to do so
A slow-burning international literary star who has won multiple awards in South Korea and Europe, Han is the first Asian woman to win the Nobel literature prize.
- by Daniel Niemann, Jill Lawless and Mike Corder
Australian author Charlotte Wood makes Booker shortlist
No Australian woman has ever won the Booker. Wood is among six finalists announced overnight.
- by Kerrie O'Brien and Kate Lahey
PM’s Literary Award brings 48 hours’ relief from poet’s life of self-doubt
Amy Crutchfield has won the $80,000 poetry prize for her first book, but she’s not letting it go to her head.
- by Jason Steger
A win for the funny people: Australia’s richest writing prize adds new award
The John Clarke Prize for Humour Writing, named for the legendary late comedian, will celebrate Australia’s funniest works from 2025.
- by Meg Watson
‘Not a complete waste of time’: Novelist nabs Qld Premier’s Award again
Melissa Lucashenko has won the $30,000 prize for Edenglassie, her novel set in Brisbane.
- by Nick Dent
‘The younger sibling of horror’: thriller novel wins children’s book of the year
Author Tristan Bancks’ novel Scar Town is one of this year’s Children’s Book Council of Australia award winners.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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