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Cathedral Gums at openbook

A new ekphrastic poem has been published in the exquisite Openbook magazine, published by the State Library of NSW. The poem was written for Brian Purcell’s “Cathedral Gums at Sunset” which is part of his Cathedral series.  An absolute honour to … Continue reading

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QLD Ekphrasis Challenge

I’m stunned and delighted to report that my poem “Soil Horizon (O)” has been chosen as one of the winners of this year’s Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) Ekphrasis Challenge by judge Marjon Mossammaparast. The poem was a response to Helen … Continue reading

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October Aubade in Canberra Times

My  poem  “October  Aubade”  was  published in today’s Canberra Times.  I’ve popped a little screenshot of it up here from the newspaper.  Big thanks to wonderful editor PS Cottier.

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Rochford Street Review

The wonderful Rochford Street Review has published six poems from The Density of Compact Bone along with Denise O’Hagan‘s stunning launch speech which Denise was not able to give due to Covid restrictions.  The book was later launched at the Newcastle … Continue reading

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Review of The Density of Compact Bone in Dreich

This stunning review of my latest poetry book The Density of Compact Bone, written by Siobhan Black, is featured this month in Dreich Magazine & Press: Made in Scotland from Words.   Dreich is a lovely print publication and I’m delighted that … Continue reading

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Live Encounters – April 22

I’m delighted to be included in Mark Ulyseas’ beautiful magazine Live Encounters once again.  The issue is visually lovely, free to read online or download, and full of some of the most exquisite poetry.  The contributor’s page is linked as … Continue reading

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Australian poetry Anthology

My poem “Dragonfly” has been included in the latest Australian Poetry Anthology (Vol 9, 2021-2022) edited by poetry powerhouses Lucy Dougan and Michelle Cahill (it’s an extra joy when people you admire pick your work).  The annual Anthology showcases poems … Continue reading

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5 poems in Live Encounters

Five of my poems have been published in the 12th Anniversary issue of Live Encounters.  These include “Kingfisher at Night”, “Tracks”, “Ultimate Grey”, “Hedy and Zebra” and “Crossroads”.  This is a bumper multi-part publication beautifully presented, with many wonderful poets, … Continue reading

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Plumwood Mountain is a marvel – all of their issues are terrific and this latest, Embodied Belonging: Towards an Ecopoetic Lyric is no exception.  In addition to editor Sophie Findlay’s marvellous introduction, there are lots of gorgeous poems. I’m very happy … Continue reading

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New book is now out!

My new poetry book Density of Compact Bone is now out from Ginninderra Press.  Of the book, the wonderful Ivy Ireland says: “The poems of Magdalena Ball’s The Density of Compact Bone are utterly visceral, sometimes temporal, but never quite … Continue reading

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