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Joanne Anderton

Joanne Anderton

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Maria Takolander’s futuristic novel of ‘everyday horrors’ follows a mother’s quest to save her son

Maria Takolander’s futuristic novel of ‘everyday horrors’ follows a mother’s quest to save her son

The End of Romance is a relatable dystopia that amplifies humanity’s burning problems – but offers a glint of hope

06.07.2026 20

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Joanne Anderton

What will Australia be like in 2058? A new novel imagines division, unemployment – and activism

Andrew Roff’s debut novel, Here Are My Demands, looks forward to an imagined future – but seems more concerned with now.

13.10.2025 20

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Joanne Anderton

Escape to space with the ultra-rich , or live frugally amid eco-disaster ? Jennifer Mills imagines a divided near future

Salvage is a heartbreaking, life-affirming Australian dystopia that centres human connection – as the rich search for ways to escape and the poor...

05.06.2025 20

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Joanne Anderton