Delighted to learn my tragic, magic realist magpie love story – The Beautiful Thing You Once Were – has been shortlisted for an Aurealis Award…
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Aurealis Awards 2025 shortlist
The Beautiful Thing You Once Were
Perhaps I should have been surprised when the magpie first spoke…
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The Black Massive
It was a banging scene, back in the day. Before Cadman came out of the shadows, touting his weird black shit.
The Moth Tapes
So here we are, little one. Our new home sweet home.
Our Last Meal
It used to be our favourite lookout. Our hangover lookout, Sallie called it…
Duplicity
Tad was lying. Again.
Old Growth
“Look, Dad,” says Mika from the back. “Look at the faces!”