AustLit

'Reflections on a career tied inextricably to the rise of Rupert Murdoch's global media empire and the effect of digitisation on the industry.' (Publication abstract)

'With the publishing industry threatened by proposed changes to parallel importation restrictions, it has never been more necessary to reflect on the joys of visiting bookstores.' (Publication abstract)

' Is it best to take time with books that are difficult to read? There are reading groups around the world devoting decades to one.' (Publication abstract)

'Why do so many Australian teenage girls suffering psychological distress turn to creative pursuits to alleviate and manage their mood disorders?' (Publication abstract)

'Is the rise of the fangirl a recent phenomenon? Do you have to be a girl to appreciate it?' (Publication abstract)

'North Korea is experiencing a boom in tourism. But what does a trip to this country really entail and how far are your ethics pushed?' (Publication abstract)

'The dog was still whining out on Underwood's yard at first light. Its voice sounded like a two-toned bone flute: a pair of long, unearthly notes, low then high, low then high. Alec Stokes, twelve, was bleary and messed in the head from interrupted sleep. No good way to start the summer. When he looked out the window he couldn't see the dog, only a beatenup old caravan, at one look green, at another brown. It had arrived sometime in the night to settle on the nearer part of the yard by the dry-stone wall where Underwood kept a pile of rusted farm machinery. It was more-or-less outside Alec's window...' (Publication abstract)

'The film and television industries are increasingly looking to theatre to source new screen productions. But what are the limitations of this burgeoning trend?' (Publication abstract)

'Fairytales have always taught us how to live in our communities. But how must these tales be re-imagined to fit contemporary society?' (Publication abstract)