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Russell Prize for Humour Writing winners announced

Thursday 11 May 2023

Laugh-out loud books The Speechwriter and Rita’s Revenge win Australia’s only prize for humour writing.

Shortlists announced for Australia’s only humour writing prize

Wednesday 26 April 2023

The $5,000 Award attracted a record number of entries in only its second year. 

Shortlists announced for 2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

Wednesday 1 March 2023
Outstanding works by leading and emerging Australian writers have been shortlisted for the 2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.

Increased prize money for 2023 NSW Premier’s History Awards

The State Library announced the opening of nominations for the NSW Premier’s History Awards 2023.

$57,000 on offer for Australian comic and biography writers

Friday 2 December 2022
Entries open for two significant literary awards – the 2023 National Biography Award, and the 2023 Russell Prize for Humour Writing.

Prize boost announced for the 2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

Thursday 8 September 2022

The NSW Government has announced today an increase of $40,000 in funding for the Multicultural NSW Award and the Indigenous Prize.

Winners announced for NSW Premier’s History Awards

Friday 2 September 2022

A total of $75,000 in prize money was awarded.

Shortlists announced for 2022 NSW Premier’s History Awards

Monday 8 August 2022

Eight judges considered 168 entries across the five prize categories.