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    Interviews
    March 2022

    The Stella Interviews: Eunice Andrada

    An interview with 2022 Stella Prize shortlisted author, Eunice Andrada.
    Events
    March 2022

    Catch up on the 2022 Stella Prize Longlist Announcement!

    Watch the 2022 Stella Prize longlist announcement, featuring the esteemed panel of judges in-conversation about the books.

    News
    February 2022

    The 2022 Stella Prize Judges’ Report

    “Australian women and non-binary writers are producing innovative, sophisticated literature in very difficult times. It has been a great privilege to read and assess their work for the 2022 Stella Prize.” – Melissa Lucashenko, Chair of the 2022 Stella Prize Judges
    News
    February 2022

    The 2019 and 2020 Stella Counts crash through the gender parity barrier

    For the first time since it started in 2012, representation of women authors in Australian book reviews is on par with that of their male counterparts, the latest reports from Stella reveal.

    News
    February 2022

    Announcing the 2022 Stella Prize Longlist

    Announcing the 12 exceptional books by Australian women and non-binary writers in the running for the tenth annual Stella Prize.
    News
    February 2022

    Stella seeks a new Treasurer to join our Board

    Stella are now seeking a Board member to undertake the role of Treasurer.
    Events
    February 2022

    Blak & Bright Festival: Sistas Are Doin’ It

    Catch up on Stella’s event in partnership with Blak & Bright, Sistas Are Doin’ It, featuring Aunty Ronnie Gorrie, Chelsea Watego, Nardi Simpson, and moderator Sonia Cooper in-conversation.

    Interviews
    December 2021

    Jess Hill on #MeToo in Australia

    We speak with 2020 Stella Prize-winning author Jess Hill about her new Quarterly Essay.
    News
    November 2021

    A legacy for literature: Paula McLean’s gift to Stella

    Stella is thrilled to announce an extraordinary gift from leading Sydney philanthropist, Paula McLean, to the Stella Forever Fund
    Interviews
    November 2021

    Bernadette Brennan on the ‘enigmatic’ Gillian Mears

    2018 Stella Prize-listed author, Bernadette Brennan, speaks about her new biography of the enigmatic Gillian Mears.
    News
    November 2021

    Stella x Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office: Emerging Poets Mentorship

    A special online mentorship for emerging poets to support them in developing an unpublished collection of poetry.
    News
    November 2021

    Stella Sector Consultation Summary

    A reflection on the issues, impact, and learnings from Stella’s recent sector consultation process.