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Monday, August 21

Book extract: Stephen Orr's Datsunland

Adelaide author Stephen Orr's latest book, Datsunland, comprises a selection of short stories – many with a strong South Australian connection – that are "happy to let you in, but not out".

Our libraries need more, not less, money

The State Library of South Australia is a treasure offering knowledge, pleasure, a window to enlightenment – all of which are threatened when libraries become a soft target for government cost-cutting, writes author Stephen Orr.

The cover image of Stephen Orr's novel The Hands.

Adelaide author longlisted for Miles Franklin award

Adelaide author Stephen Orr’s “The Hands” – described as part Australian pastoral, part tragedy – is one of nine Australian novels longlisted for the 2016 Miles Franklin Literary Award.

Orr pierces the heart of drought country

Opera distills the story of Innocence Lost

Stephen Orr's One Boy Missing