In August, 𝗡𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 is proud to partner with 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 to celebrate their 4th issue with live readings from: • 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗻 • 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻-𝗡𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗸 • 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 • 𝗠𝘅 𝗦𝗹𝘆 At The Wheaty — 39 George St Thebarton Wednesday 5/8 7:30pm $5 cash entry Event Page: www.facebook.com/share/1GPmq8pk7w/

Pleased to be a co-author on this paper now published at 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴, led by long-time collaborator Garth Stahl. It reflects the Australian strand of a broader international comparative study exploring how socio-political contexts shape youth civic engagement & activism.

The Australian Sociological Association (TASA)@sociologyaustralia.bsky.social · 3w ago

New open access article by TASA member Garth Stahl et al.: Australian Activists as Storytellers in Digital Spaces: Acquiring Skills, Producing Content and Getting the Message Out onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

We are now open for general submissions through July 1. Send us your poems, stories, essays, translations, and visual art. voltamagazine.org/submissions

Submissions — VOLTA

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My thoughts for 𝘐𝘯𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 on Stephen Orr's latest novel 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘴 from Wakefield Press — which draws from the life of anthropologist Theodore ‘Ted’ Strehlow to explore the power of belief, intergenerational legacies and the limits of good intentions. www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/boo...

Book review: The Night Parrots - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia

Stephen Orr's latest novel draws from the life of anthropologist Theodore ‘Ted’ Strehlow to explore the power of belief, intergenerational legacies and the limits of good intentions.

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In July, NO WAVE presents the ART AS ACTION Fundraiser — a night of poetry, music and art to raise funds to support grassroots activism. Unlike regular NO WAVE readings, tickets for this fundraiser are $10 and can be purchased before the night through Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/no-wave-art-...

NO WAVE - Art As Action Fundraiser

Join us on Wednesday July 1 at the Wheaty to hear talented local artists and activists responding to the theme of ART AS ACTION.

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Magic. Because @kathrynreese.bsky.social is a magician. 🌈👏⭐️

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Write-In: 'My story is a cliché you say is best avoided' by Kathryn Reese #nffd2026

For me, #ThingsOfStoneAndWood have been among those bands whose songs are woven through many formative memories, thoughts and experiences. So, it was a great pleasure having space to reflect on some of that legacy, their new work and connections to Adelaide. www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/mus...

Music review: Things of Stone and Wood - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia

Mainstays of the Australian folk-rock scene, Things of Stone and Wood returned to Adelaide with their first new album in more than two decades.

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Submissions for Friendly Street's Single Poet 2026 are open now & close in less than two weeks, on 31st May. Entries must be of full-length poetry manuscripts, from poets without a previously published book. Rules & submission form are at the link below. friendlystreetpoets.org.au/2026/04/01/s...

Single Poet 2026 submissions now open

FSP is pleased to announce that submissions for Single Poet 2026 are open now and close on midnight 31st May 2026. Each volume in the Single Poet series publishes a full-length collection of poems …

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On June 3rd, NO WAVE features another four great readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: @jennifermills.net.au Juan Garrido Salgado Lara Day & Chelsea Avard 7 for 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton $5 cash on the door Event page: www.facebook.com/share/1JDhma...

There is no truth, no facts, no certainty, only confusion and conspiracy. Maybe… I dunno.

On May 6th, NO WAVE features another four great readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: Alex Sawyer Geoffrey Aitken @8cakey.bsky.social Carissa Fischer & Travis Lucas 7 for 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton Event page: www.facebook.com/events/25846504278355809

NO WAVE returns for 2026 w/ four excellent readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: Courtney Jaye @sunnycaffeine.bsky.social Tyler Jackson Tracy McNally & Jazz Fechner-Lante April 1 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton Event page: www.facebook.com/share/17TzsGTzay/

Adelaide songwriters Kate Lewis and Katie Pomery present an hour of introspective sadness that’s ultimately about the importance of social connection. ★★★★ My @adlfrin.ge music review for 𝘐𝘯𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/mus...

Fringe review: An Hour of Sad Songs - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia

Adelaide songwriters Kate Lewis and Katie Pomery present an hour of introspective sadness that’s ultimately about the importance of social connection. ★★★★

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Come see Tracey 'Queen of Sass' O'Callaghan's second & final show tomorrow at 6pm To help fill remaining seats, wrangle some friends & buy four tickets & you'll get a free copy of her collected poems: adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/br... Kick off a busy Friday night at the @adlfrin.ge & Festival.

"Brains Balls & Banter" Spoken Word Poetry

Tracey O’Callaghan is back from her sold out Fringe show in 2025. She has performed in the slam Nationals at Sydney Opera House & SA’s state finals 5 consecutive years. A guest on the stage for “Hear me Roar” at Adelaide Writers Week 2022-2023. A feature poet for spoken word events around ...

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The first of Tracey O'Callaghan's two @adlfrin.ge performances of 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 & 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 is on in just under a fortnight — Sunday 22nd February at 4pm with a second show the following Friday, February 27th at 6pm. It's my great pleasure to be MC for both slots.

The second part of my interview with Kate Cooper will be playing today at 4pm on Vision Australia Radio Adelaide, 1197 AM. You can then hear it at the Emerging Writers podcast archive with, I believe, an extra bonus reading that didn't fit in the broadcast version! Live: player.listenlive.co/65731

Vision Australia Radio Adelaide

Accessible news, information and entertainment. Vision Australia Radio offers a range of interesting and informative programs that feature readings from the latest newspapers, magazines and books. O...

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Part one of an interview I had with Kate Cooper will be broadcast on Vision Australia Radio today at 4pm. Tune in to the broadcast at 1197 AM or stream it online at the link. It will then be on the Emerging Writers podcast archive for later listening. radio.visionaustralia.org/podcasts/eme...

Looking forward to attending the AVERT Research Network 2025 Symposium later this month on this year's theme of 'Signal or noise? Navigating the changing nature of violent extremism online' You can peruse the full program via AVERT's symposium page: www.avert.net.au/2025-symposium

2025 Symposium — AVERT Research Network

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As part of the Archē exhibition at Coral Street Art Space in Victor Harbor, I'm looking forward to sharing the bill with three outstanding South Australian poets: Steve Brock, Olivia De Zilva & Tyler Jackson Saturday NOV 15 from 5:30pm for 'Slow Lane' Tix $5 at the link: square.link/u/OSXrT1RC

Fun to spend Saturday afternoon w/ Spoken Word SA hearing excellent variations on nature #poetry this past weekend. Chuffed that my tangential take on 'human nature' landed well! Thanks Pam for hosting, Shaine for a great feature set & Ian for his excellent pics. spokenwordsa.com.au/be-natural-p...

Another month of Wednesday #poetry readings at Ern Malley bar, #Adelaide Both Chelsea Avard and myself will be on the bill October 8th. Come along — 6:30 for 7pm in Stepney, 137 Magill Road. Not a hoax!

Submission Open 15th September to 15th of October 2025 Submissions are now open for issue 28 of The Manchester Review. The Editors are looking forward to reading the best of your poetry, fiction, and non fiction.

My effort for #PoemsAbout #NeverAgain Cheers to @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @thebrokenspine.co.uk for curating these prompts.

Our state poetry slam final falls on the same Saturday as Australia's national football code season climax...

Geoffrey Aitken@8cakey.bsky.social · 10mo ago

@alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk #PoemsAbout #NeverAgain climax park i have no desire to be a sole survivor alone at the end on cold concrete steps at the suburban ground in slanting rain the game lost. no desire to know anyone who does

The Australian Poetry Slam 2025 – SA State Final put on by the folks at @spokenwordsa.bsky.social is coming up on Saturday 27 September at 7:30pm. I'll be competing alongside some truly excellent local poets and performers so come along! More info and tix below: spokenwordsa.com.au/australian-p...

As part of Adelaide Uni's 2025 Summer Research Scholarships, @natemanning.bsky.social & I have two related projects open for applications: "Digital Pathways to Gendered & Misogynistic Extremism in Young Australians" & "Current Trends of Digitally Circulated Right-Wing Extremism in Australian Youth."

Loved the light touch on this one.

Rattle Poetry@rattlepoetry.bsky.social · last yr.

How everything—Dad’s hoard of motor oil and Windex, the address book by Mom’s chair, even the chip-clips and pens in the junk drawer— somehow seemed mysterious and fraught. —Carrie Shipers

A replay of my interview from earlier this year (discussing both #poetry & countering violent extremism research, especially regarding men & masculinity) on this week's Poet's Playlist Thursday June 19th at 8:30pm on Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM or listen online: www.radioadelaide.org.au/shows/poets-...

Poet's Playlist - Radio Adelaide

Poet's Playlist is a show inspired by poetry. Join us for interviews with local poets and more Thursdays from 8:30pm

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🚨🚨 New funded PhD, looking at Violent and Misogynistic Ideologies in Online Spaces. www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships... @timlegrand.bsky.social @tasayouth.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @auspsa.bsky.social @bts-adams.bsky.social

PhD Scholarship: Violent and Misogynistic Ideologies in Online Spaces - Flinders University

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I'm excited to be curator for next month's NO WAVE #poetry reading at The Wheatsheaf Hotel, bringing together four excellent and generation-spanning Adelaide poets: Geoff Goodfellow Mei Szetu Chelsea Avard and Erica Jolly 38 George Street Thebarton Wednesday June 4th, 2025 7 for a 7:30pm start