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Early birds flock to Byron BayEarly bird three-day passes are now available for the Byron Bay Writer's Festival and are selling in ‘record' numbers.Published 11 April, 2008 Early bird three-day passes are now available for the Byron Bay Writer's Festival and are selling in ‘record' numbers. To be held on 25-27 July, this year's event will be opened by World Vision Australia CEO Tim Costello. United Nations diplomat Shashi Tharoor will deliver the second keynote addresses. Musicians-turned-authors Damien Leith and Mark Seyour, chef Kylie Kwong and travel writers Maureen and Tony Wheler have also signed up. To purchase a discounted three-day pass, go to http://byronbaywritersfestival.com.au or phone 02 6685 6262. Session tickets will be available after the release of the full program on 30 May. This article from Thorpe Bowker's Weekly Book Newsletter and Media Extra is reproduced by kind permission of Thorpe-Bowker, a division of R R Bowker LLC. © Copyright 2008, Thorpe-Bowker More from Book News Archive
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Ten Days on the Island program launched
The program for Tasmanian arts festival Ten Days on the Island, which runs from 27 March to 5 April, was launched yesterday.27 November, 2008 
The shortlist for the biennial Tasmanian Book Prize has been announced.27 November, 2008 
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A familiar street name (to Melbournians at any rate) and now book is atop the Highest New Entries chart this week--Lygon St by Michael Harden.20 November, 2008 
The YABBAs (Young Australian Best Book Award) were announced this week in Victoria.20 November, 2008 
The 2009 New Zealand Post Mansfield Prize has gone to Jenny Pattrick.20 November, 2008 |
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