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Day of the Imprisoned Writer – in conversation with Louise Adler and Sisonke Msimang

Posted on 30 September 2026

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Writing and Publishing Across Cultural Fault Lines Commemorating the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, PEN Perth presents publisher and cultural leader Louise Adler in conversation with author and activist Sisonke …

Amazing Astro Animals Book Launch

Posted on 2 September 2026

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Join James Foley to celebrate the release of his first-ever non-fiction book, Amazing Astro Animals! MC’d by graphic novelist Aśka, and featuring world-famous astrozoologist Professor Vüpshe Dazchy. DATE: Tuesday Sept 29th WHEN: 2:00pm WHERE: Heath Ledger …

Writing WA Welcomes Board Following 2026 AGM

Posted on 27 August 2026

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Writing WA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 19 August 2026, where members reflected on the year’s achievements, discussed future priorities and voted on the governance of Western Australia’s …

Love to Read Local: Connect Readers with Western Australian Authors

Posted on 5 August 2026

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Writing WA invites public libraries, writing centres, community organisations, venues and individuals across the state to celebrate Western Australian writing through the Love to Read Local program. Supported by the …

PEN Perth AGM & Poems of War and Peace – Thursday 20 August

Posted on 16 July 2026

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PEN Perth is the Western Australian centre of PEN International, promoting literature, defending freedom of expression and advocating for writers at risk around the world. Through our Writers in Prison …

An Evening with Sue Woolfe

Posted on 16 July 2026

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FAWWA is excited to present an Evening with Sue Woolfe. Dr Woolfe is a teacher, academic and award-winning novelist whose works include short stories, how to write fiction, and novels, …

Book Launch of Footsteps Through Grief

Posted on 16 July 2026

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The launch of Footprints Through Grief is being held on August 5 in the State Library of WA Lecture Theatre. The book was created to gently support children and young …

New book in the Senses series – Senses of India

Posted on 9 July 2026

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Senses of India is a journey through a small part of northern India – Delhi, Jaisalmer and Varanasi. As a visitor, you glimpse a profound richness that lingers long after …

“Fragments of the Sky” by Julie Lenora Parsons

Posted on 6 July 2026

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After a colourful book tour down the East coast of Australia, “Fragments of the Sky” (by Julie Parsons), was successfully launched in WA at the very welcoming and supportive AH …

Pretty Boy Red

Posted on 6 July 2026

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Western Australian writer Paul Baird has announced the publication of his debut novel, Pretty Boy Red, published under the pen name Derek Byrne by UK independent publisher Eye Books. Set …

Day of the Imprisoned Writer – in conversation with Louise Adler and Sisonke Msimang

Amazing Astro Animals Book Launch

Writing WA Welcomes Board Following 2026 AGM

Love to Read Local: Connect Readers with Western Australian Authors

PEN Perth AGM & Poems of War and Peace – Thursday 20 August

An Evening with Sue Woolfe

Book Launch of Footsteps Through Grief

New book in the Senses series – Senses of India

“Fragments of the Sky” by Julie Lenora Parsons

Pretty Boy Red

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