Australian writers

Kiama-based poet and author Christine Paice has won this year’s ACU Prize for Poetry, one of Australia’s richest prizes for a single poem.

Works of fiction dominated this year’s Stella Prize shortlist, taking four out of the six spots on the coveted list.

Australian novelist Evie Wyld has won this the 2021 Stella Prize with her third gothic novel, The Bass Rock.

Tara June Winch takes out three NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, including People’s Choice, Book of the Year and the Christina Stead Prize for Fiction.