Readers of this blog might remember that earlier this year the new premier of Queensland axed his state's Premier's Literary Awards ... to a great outcry from literary aficionados around the country. However, with a wonderful can-do attitude and the support of private sponsors, a group of volunteers revived the awards, rebadged as the Queensland … Continue reading Queensland Literary (Fiction) Awards, 2012: Woo-hoo
Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards
Monday musings on Australian literature: What value literary awards?
If you are an Australian reader, you have probably heard that the new Premier of Queensland, Campbell Newman, has abolished the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards. This was a shock as it had not been flagged during the election. His reason? To save some $250,000, as part of the Liberal National Party's promised cost-cutting drive! It was … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: What value literary awards?
JM Coetzee wins the 2010 Queensland Premier’s Literary Award
The Queensland Premier's Literary Awards were announced last night, on the eve of the Brisbane Writers' Festival. The main award was won by JM Coetzee with Summertime, the third book in his fictionalised memoirs. The first two were Boyhood and Youth. I have this in my TBR but it has yet to arrive at the … Continue reading JM Coetzee wins the 2010 Queensland Premier’s Literary Award
Whispering Gums 