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Magabala wins Small Publisher and Children’s Publisher of the Year at the 2026 ABIA Awards

Australia’s leading First Nations publisher, Magabala Books, has been named Small Publisher of the Year for the third time, and in an historic... Fri, May 22, 2026

'Desert Tracks' wins Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature at the 2026 NSW Literary Awards

Congratulations to Marly Wells and Linda Wells on winning the Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's... Tue, May 19, 2026

Magabala creators shortlisted for the 2026 NSW Literary Awards

The 2026 NSW Literary Awards shortlists have been announced! The NSW Literary Awards are the... Fri, May 01, 2026

Statement on the pulping of Wiradjuri creator Jazz Money's children's picture book, 'Bila, A River Cycle'

Magabala Books is deeply saddened by the news that University of Queensland Press (UQP) will... Fri, Apr 24, 2026

'Bapa's Last Canoe' and 'Ngurra Home' longlisted for the 2026 ASLA DANZ award

We are thrilled to announce that Bapa's Last Canoe by Maree McCarthy Yoelu has been nominated... Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Magabala shortlisted for Small Publisher of the year and Children's Publisher of the year at the 2026 ABIA's

We have some incredible news to share with you all.We're thrilled to announce that Magabala... Fri, Apr 17, 2026

'A Savage Turn' and 'The First Sunrise' recognised in the 2026 ABIA shortlist

Magabala Books is thrilled to announce that A Savage Turn and The First Sunrise have been shortlisted... Thu, Apr 09, 2026

2026 Magabala Pride Fellowship open for entries

Magabala Books is delighted to partner with Pride Foundation Australia to present the inaugural Magabala Pride... Wed, Apr 01, 2026

'A Savage Turn' longlisted for 2025 ALS Gold Medal

Congratulations to Luke Patterson, whose poetry collection A Savage Turn has been longlisted for the 2026 ALS Gold... Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Vale Bill Dempsey 1943–2026

We are deeply saddened at the passing of AFL great and author Bill Dempsey, who... Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Four Magabala Notables at 2026 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards

Congratulations to the following Magabala authors and illustrators who received a 'notables' award at the... Wed, Mar 04, 2026

'A Savage Turn' and 'Old Days Imanka nurna laakinha nitjaarta' highly commended at the 2026 VPLA's

A huge congratulations to Magabala authors Luke Patterson and Marjorie 'Nunga' Williams whose works, A... Tue, Mar 03, 2026

Magabala Books acquires new book by Bruce Pascoe and Professor Ray Norris that takes readers on an ancient and contemporary journey of the night sky

Magabala is excited to announce the acquisition of Big Sky: When the Emu Left the Earth,... Tue, Jan 13, 2026

Statement on the removal of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah by the Adelaide Festival Board

Magabala Books stands in solidarity with the Festival staff, and the authors and organisations who... Tue, Jan 13, 2026

Magabala acquires gritty and experimental debut poetry collection by Jabirr Jabirr rock musician Loki Liddle

Magabala is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the experimental poetry collection Damn Good Television by... Mon, Jan 12, 2026

2026 Daisy Utemorrah Award open for entries

Magabala Books presents the Daisy Utemorrah Award as part of the Western Australian Premier’s Book... Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Vale Gracie Green – 1949–2025

Magabala is sad to announce that renowned kukatja artist and storyteller Grace (Gracie) Green has passed away.

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Vale Guy Ghouse OAM - January 1969–November 2025

Magabala is deeply saddened at the passing of Broome community hero and much-loved musician and... Tue, Dec 09, 2025

Magabala Books hosts first Intergenerational Storytelling Workshop

Magabala Books recently hosted an Intergenerational Storytelling Workshop at the Liyarn Centre in Rubibi (Broome),... Mon, Nov 10, 2025

Mid-Career Fellowship announced...

Congratulations to the 2025 Mid-Career Fellowship recipient Jeanine Leane. With the support of the $10,000 Fellowship,... Wed, Nov 05, 2025