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The nexus between ABR and La Trobe University has always been strong, and our summer issue is a good example of this, with a long essay on George Orwell’s enduring influence by Robert Manne, Professor of Politics at La Trobe University (pictured in the next column with Professor Michael Osborne, Vice-Chancellor (centre), and Peter Rose, Editor of ABR). Two years ago, La Trobe University became ABR’s chief sponsor, an arrangement that has had immense intellectual and other benefits for the magazine. The partnership grows stronger all the time, and we were delighted when the university renewed its sponsorship last month. Full de-tails of the 2004 La Trobe University/Australian Book Review Annual Lecture, and other collaborative events, will follow in due course.
Our first Sydney forum, held on November 6, could not have been more successful, with a capacity audience at the Mitchell Library and a lively discussion between Ros Pesman, Peter Porter and Peter Robb on Italian themes. ABR is presently negotiating with a number of organisations in Sydney, and looks forward to presenting regular events there throughout 2004. If you wish to ensure that you don’t miss out on tickets to these ABR events, please send us your e-mail address so that we can add you to our mailing list.
Londoners will have an opportunity to enjoy the poetry of Peter Porter in early January. Professor Warwick Gould, of the University of London, is convenor of an international conference that will explore the poetry of this luminous and fecund poet. The conference will take place at the Institute of English Studies and the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies. The dates are January 8–9. Speakers will include Bruce Bennett (the poet’s biographer), Clive James and Peter Steele. Peter Porter will read from his work during the conference. Contact the Menzies Centre in London on (020) 7862 8854 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Literature Board of the Australia Council and leading publishing houses are presenting the third biennial Residential Editorial Program, to take place at Varuna – the Writers’ House, in Katoomba, from March 29 to April 3. It’s not too late to apply for a spot; applications close on December 9. For guidelines and application forms, contact Robyn Sheahan-Bright, Program Manager, on (07) 4972 9760 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Throughout December, ABR subscribers can give away gift subscriptions for just $55 (see page 10 for details). The first six subscribers to take out two subscriptions will earn a complete set of The Best Australian Essays, Poems and Stories 2003 (courtesy of Black Inc.). The set is worth $84.85. Go for it!
Philhellenes will be looking forward to the Fourth Annual La Trobe Greek Poetry Evenings, to be held at 215 Franklin Street on December 9 and 11. The readings and music will start at 7 p.m.. These events are free and open to the public.
Finally, we wish to thank all our contributors, sponsors, partners, board members, editorial advisers, readers and subscribers for your support throughout the year. Our ever-generous volunteers assist us in myriad ways, and we are indebted to all of them, including Cinzia Cavallaro and Vesna Rapajic, who joined us recently. If, like us, you are taking a short holiday, we hope it’s a pleasant one. We look forward to rejoining you in February with more fresh writing and ideas.
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