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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

While a live stream of the ceremony is not available, GenreCon will be releasing a delayed telecast recording in the week following, for people who sign up for it. The link for sign up (or to grab your ticket to attend the ceremony!) is here: events.humanitix.com/genrecon-202....

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GenreCon 2026 – Aurealis Awards Presentation Night

Book your spot on Humanitix - GenreCon 2026 – Aurealis Awards Presentation Night hosted by Queensland Writers Centre. Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101, Australia. Saturday 21st ...

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

The Aurealis Awards ceremony is taking place THIS SATURDAY as part of GenreCon in Brisbane. With a beautiful venue, and hosted by the always engaging Eugen Bacon, it's shaping up to be a great night, and if you can make it in person, you absolutely won't regret it!

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The 2025 Aurealis Awards shortlists will be announced in the first week of February.

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

NOTE: All 2025 entrants and judges are entitled to the $30 ticket price - no further discounts will be available for finalists. Current full members of GenreCon 2026 must book their free spot using the GenreCon Ticketholder Admission ticket.

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Attendance at the Aurealis Awards ceremony is included with the full GenreCon membership, but event-only tickets for the ceremony are also available. events.humanitix.com/genrecon-202... WHEN: Saturday 21 February, 2026 WHERE: Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Road, West End, Brisbane

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

An initiative of Queensland Writers Centre, GenreCon is Australia’s leading conference dedicated to genre writers, annually featuring an impressive line-up of leading names in Australian and international genre fiction across a weekend of panels, seminars, and special events.

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Tickets are now available to the Aurealis Awards ceremony! The Aurealis Awards ceremony will celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2025 Aurealis Awards season, and is taking place as part of GenreCon. events.humanitix.com/genrecon-202...

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Last day to nominate for the Convenors' Award for Excellence!

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The Convenors' Award for Excellence may be given to non-fiction, artwork, film, television, electronic or multimedia work, or other Australian speculative fiction related work which brings credit or attention to the speculative fiction genres. aurealisawards.org/rules/#the-c...

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General GovernanceEntriesWorks published late in the yearCategoriesThe Convenors’ Award for ExcellenceThe Sara Douglass Book Series AwardFor an entryRegarding co-authored, edited or illustrated wor…

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Nominations for the Convenors' Award for Excellence close on December 31, 2025. This is a special Award for particular achievement in speculative fiction or related areas in the year for work that is not otherwise eligible in any of the existing categories for the #AurealisAwards.

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Tickets are now available to the Aurealis Awards ceremony, taking place as part of GenreCon at the beautiful Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Road, West End, Brisbane on Saturday 21 Februry, 2026! events.humanitix.com/genrecon-202...

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Don't forget that the entry period is inclusive of ALL 2025 publications, including those forthcoming in December. Take a look at our Rules and FAQ for eligibility and ENTER HERE: aurealisawards.org/entry-forms/

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Aurealis Awards entries opened 10 August 2025 and will close on November 30 2025 – please note that the eligible works are INCLUSIVE of all works published in December. ENTER HERE Nomination…

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Just a few days left to get your 2025 Aurealis Awards entries in! The Aurealis Awards close to 2025 entries this Sunday, November 30. Check out the updated entries list and make sure you get all your eligible work entered before the deadline!

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Just three weeks left to get ALL your 2025 entries in for the Aurealis Awards - INCLUDING those scheduled for December publication! Check out the updated Entries list and enter on our website: aurealisawards.org/entries/ #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

If you believe you have a story being published late in the year, get it entered! We can always cancel an entry if publication is delayed, but we will not be able to accept 2025 publications in next year's Aurealis Awards. aurealisawards.org #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

It is ESSENTIAL that creators and publishers remember the November 30 Aurealis Awards deadline still includes all 2025 publications, including those scheduled for DECEMBER this year. #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Aurealis Awards entries close on November 30, 2025 - this is by necessity a couple of weeks earlier than in past years to facilitate our exciting Awards Ceremony at GenreCon on the weekend of 20-22nd February! #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The first deadline for the year is fast approaching - just five days left to access early entry fee pricing for long form works, including novels, graphic novels, anthologies and collections. #AurealisAwards aurealisawards.org/2025/09/25/e...

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EARLY ENTRY REMINDER: Aurealis Awards

Five days left to access early entry fee pricing!All works published January to September 2025 must be entered by 30 September to be eligible for the regular entry fee.The fee increase applies to t…

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Aurealis Awards, presented at an online ceremony this afternoon! aurealisawards.org/2025/05/04/2... #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Meeting ID: 845 8866 6020 Passcode: 362065 You can also watch live at our YouTube channel or via Facebook. The ceremony will be recorded. Can't wait to see you there! #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

This year's Aurealis Awards ceremony will take place online at 4:00pm (AEST) TODAY, Sunday 4 May, 2025. If you would like to be in the room where it happens, we encourage finalists, friends, family and fans to join the fun in the Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/8458866602.... #AurealisAwards

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Alex @random-alex.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

New @aurealisawards.bsky.social podcast episode! This time, it's Marianne de Pierre - author, Awards host, etc - reflecting on the awards... Listen here or in your app: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-w7655...

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Episode 7: Marianne de Pierres

An interview with Marianne de Pierres, who has undertaken a few roles for the Aurealis Awards.

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Alex @random-alex.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

New episode in the @aurealisawards.bsky.social Behind the Curtain series: Lorraine Cormack, who has judged for 14 straight years... www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ytnvk...

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Episode 5: Lorraine Cormack

An interview with Lorraine Cormack, long-time judge for the Aurealis Awards.

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Alex @random-alex.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Up now: interviews with Nathan Burrage and Susan Wardle, organisers of the Aurealis Awards when they travelled to Sydney: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-jdwyg... @aurealisawards.bsky.social

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Episode 4: Nathan Burrage and Susan Wardle

Interviews with Nathan Burrage and Susan Wardle, who were key organisers when the Aurealis Awards went to Sydney.

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Alex @random-alex.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Episode 3 of the Aurealis Awards podcast, Behind the Curtain, is now live! Featuring an interview with Ron Serdiuk, one of the key organisers when the Awards went to Queensland. @aurealisawards.bsky.social aurealisawards.podbean.com/e/episode-3-...

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Episode 3: Ron Serdiuk | Aurealis Awards: Behind the Curtain

An interview with Ron Serdiuk, a key organiser when the Awards went to Queensland.

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Alex @random-alex.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The second episode of the @aurealisawards.bsky.social podcast is now live, featuring an interview with Van Ikin, who was a judge in the very early years. aurealisawards.podbean.com/e/episode-2-...

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Episode 2: Van Ikin | Aurealis Awards: Behind the Curtain

An interview with Van Ikin, one of the early judges for the Aurealis Awards.

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

In episode 1, Alex talks to founding father Dirk Strasser, and it's an absolute delight :) You can check out the podcast on Podbean, or find us on Apple Podcasts (we're submitting to Player FM and Podchaser too - stay tuned!). aurealisawards.podbean.com #AurealisAwards #AurealisAwards30th

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Aurealis Awards: Behind the Curtain | aurealisawards

A series of interviews with key people behind the organisation and judging of the Aurealis Awards, in honour of its 30th birthday in 2025. Produced by Alexandra Pierce. Music intro/outro: ”Equatori...

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

In this podcast, Alex talks to people who have organised and judged for the Aurealis Awards over the last 30 years, digging into the background and work that goes into running such a beast! We're anticipating a new episode each week, so be sure to subscribe :) #aurealisawards #AurealisAwards30th

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Check this out! The very excellent Alexandra Pierce has published the first episode of our 30th anniversary celebratory podcast "Aurealis Awards: Behind the Curtain". #AurealisAwards #AurealisAwards30th

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Entries for the Convenors’ Award for Excellence must be submitted to the Aurealis Awards co-ordinator using the Convenors’ Award for Excellence entry form by midnight EST, 31 December 2024. #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

The Convenors' Award for Excellence can be for non-fiction, artwork, film, television, electronic or multimedia work, or other Australian speculative fiction related work which brings credit or attention to the speculative fiction genres. #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

The Convenors’ Award for Excellence is awarded at the discretion of the convenors for a particular achievement in speculative fiction or related areas in the year for work that is not otherwise eligible in any of the existing categories for the Aurealis Awards due to the nature of the material.

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

There are 770 individual category entries for 2024 so far, plus 34 complete series in the Sara Douglass - an absolute cracker of a year for Aussie spec fic!! Our judges are very busy indeed... #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

To paraphrase the holiday saying, the list is made, now you need to check it twice to make sure your work is entered... Don't miss out! aurealisawards.org/entries/ #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

This is it, the final countdown! We've just posted the last "entries update" file before Sunday's entry deadline - you have just four days left (including today) to get your 2024 Australian-created works in before the cutoff on December 15! #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Only one week left to get your entries in for the 2024 Aurealis Awards! Check out the current list of entries and make sure your Australian-created work is in the mix! aurealisawards.org/entries/

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This page lists entries received and is updated at regular intervals throughout the entry period. For Entry Forms, please visit the Entry Forms page. Entries for the Aurealis Awards opened in Augus…

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

If the work is available to an audience either for purchase or freely accessible, it is considered published. Works must be published and available to the general public to be eligible. This includes self-published works. Unpublished manuscripts are not eligible for Aurealis Awards. #AurealisAwards

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Aurealis Awards @aurealisawards.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

“First published” includes publication globally, via traditional publishing, self-publishing, digital publishing, web publishing, and publishing through methods such as Patreon subscription or other similar mode. #AurealisAwards

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