Hunter Writers Centre Books

The Newcastle Poetry Prize is Australia's most prestigious poetry award and continues to represent excellence in Australian poetry. Each year it attracts hundreds of entries from distinguished and emerging poets and

Saying goodbye at the airport, trying to understand suicide, loss of a baby, loss of a job . . . these are only some of the experiences that can bring emptiness, darkness, pain and grief. By reflecting on the stories and poems by writers willing to share their story, a little of your grief may be lifted, some of your pain alleviated.