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    April 2022

    Evelyn Araluen’s 2022 Stella Prize Acceptance Speech

    Watch, or read the full transcript, of Evelyn Araluen’s acceptance speech delivered at the tenth annual Stella Prize Award Night.
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    April 2022

    The Stella Prize is secured forever

    Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our supporters, we are proud to announce that Stella has reached its $3 million endowment target for the Stella Forever Fund.
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    April 2022

    Announcing the winner of the 2022 Stella Prize

    Stella is delighted to announce Evelyn Araluen’s debut collection of prose and poetry, Dropbear, as the winner of the tenth annual Stella Prize.

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    April 2022

    Announcing the 2022 Stella Prize Shortlist

    Announcing the six bold and compelling books in the running for the tenth annual Stella Prize.

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    April 2022

    Help us raise $10,000 in 10 days to secure the Stella Prize forever

    In the 10 days leading up to the tenth annual Stella Prize, we are calling on our Stella community to help us raise the final $10,000.
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    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
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    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.

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    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.
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    February 2022

    Stella seeks a new Treasurer to join our Board

    Stella are now seeking a Board member to undertake the role of Treasurer.
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    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
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    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.
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    November 2021

    Stella Sector Consultation Summary

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