Australian Literature

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A spotlight shines on an open book in a library, highlighting a manuscript page, symbolizing the Miles Franklin Award longlist announcement.

Miles Franklin Award 2026 Longlist Features New and Established Voices

Two debut novelists, Dominic Amerena and Steve MinOn, have earned a coveted spot on the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist, a clear testament to a fresh wave of Australian literary talent.

Claire Donovan·May 20, 2026

A sunlit library with a desk displaying an open, antique book with handwritten script, symbolizing David Malouf's literary works.

Books

David Malouf's seven must-read novels shape literary impact

David Malouf, the acclaimed Australian author whose lyrical prose captured the essence of human experience from ancient Rome to contemporary Queensland, has died at 92, according to Times Now News .

Claire Donovan·April 24, 2026