by Lyn Longo If one survives to a reasonable old age, we all carry scars. Some have been impacted by family violence, the death of a partner, child or other significant person. Many bear the physical scars of accidents, have health issues, disability, or carry the results of a dissolute youth. Our scars may be visible to the eye, but …

By Wallace McKitrick This article begins with a biographical note about Stan Grant (Junior), then discusses statements made by Grant at the time of the death of the English monarch in September 2022. We go on to review aspects of his latest book The Queen is Dead (Fourth Estate, Sydney, 2023), and end with brief comment on the May 2023 …

Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen, winner Stella Prize 2022 & Fire Front: First Nations Power and Poetry Today ed. Alison Whittaker by Wallace McKitrick The Stella organisation is, in its own words, ‘a major voice for gender equality in Australian literature. Stella drives significant cultural change by elevating the work of Australian women writers – cis, trans, and non-binary inclusive. We promote …

by Pancho Lynch The Spirit of Eureka Charter pays tribute to the 1st Nations People in recognition of their struggle since colonisation from 1788 till now. The charter also states….The Spirit of Eureka Committee will support causes that reflect and strive for: A genuine Multicultural AustraliaOpposition to discrimination in all forms including that based on racial background, class, beliefs, ethnicity, …