In March we got the rare chance to sit down with the poet, writer and literary translator George Szirtes in his own home for an interview...

We talked about the role of the poet in England and Hungary, translation, and living life at an angle to both languages. And finally, here it is!

Emerging translators! The Stevns Translation Prize 2026 is now open. This year’s prize focuses on Vietnamese, and the selected title is Bảo Tàng Lông [Museum of Hair] by Maik Cây. More info and dates:https://www.catranslation.org/books/stevns-prize/?mc_cid=cfb180f0cc&mc_eid=b3ce6d8578

Applications close soon for the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.

The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).

Applications close 16 November 2025.

To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit

Hazel Rowley Fellowship applications close on 16 November 2025, for more info see writersvictoria.org.au/hazel-rowley...

A big thank you to Frances Egan, Stephen Regan and Marko Pavlyshyn for sharing their insights at the symposium on Translation, Voice, and Identity hosted at COASIT.

Please join us for a symposium on Translation, Voice and Identity on 9 October. Co-hosted with COASIT & featuring Dr. Frances Egan (Monash University), Em. Prof. Marko Pavlyshyn (Monash University), and Em. Prof. Stephen Regan (University of Melbourne). Info&Register: www.coasit.com.au

Please join us for a symposium on Translation, Voice and Identity on 9 October. Co-hosted with COASIT & featuring Dr. Frances Egan (Monash University), Em. Prof. Marko Pavlyshyn (Monash University), and Em. Prof. Stephen Regan (University of Melbourne). Info&Register: www.coasit.com.au

We're at the Emerging Writers festival Friday 12 September! Come hear us complicate the notion of literary translation in Australia at 'No Island is an Island'. Free event but register at the link.
emergingwritersfestival.org.au/event/no-isl...

Call for Papers

Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
7 Nov 2025

Research on any aspect of English as used in Australia from any methodological or theoretical perspective is welcome.

Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 19 Sep 2025.

#ALS2025

Join us on Wednesday 17 September at 6:30pm at the University of Melbourne to hear the inimitable Elaine Lewis reflect on her adventures in translation in 'Je Ne Regrette Rien' with Kerry Mullan.

The event is free and you can register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We're at the Emerging Writers festival Friday 12 September! Come hear us complicate the notion of literary translation in Australia at 'No Island is an Island'. Free event but register at the link.
emergingwritersfestival.org.au/event/no-isl...

Announcing 🥁 The Poetry in Translation Prize, a new biennial award for an outstanding poetry collection translated into English, run collaboratively by Giramondo, Fitzcarraldo Editions and New Directions.

Submissions will open from 15 July to 15 August.

Learn more: bit.ly/4ll3gmB

New Poetry in Translation Prize from Giramondo Publishing, Fitzcarraldo Editions & New Directions.

We're collaborating with the Melbourne Writers Festival this year to feature a Translation Slam. Two translators, one text, endless interpretations! May 11, from 1:30pm at the State Library. #translation #translators #spanish
mwf.com.au/program/foun...

Hello Bluesky! We are the Australian Association for Literary Translation. We promote & support translation work in Australia, publish a journal, & run translation events and prizes. Give us a follow if you want to know about upcoming events & membership. #translation #translators