September Events: Thanks to all the workers, judges and special guests. at the ZineWest Launch 12 September at the University of New England in Parramatta – 28 George Street. Attendees should have received a link to the official photos, if not, email us. We will post a few on the site.

Gathering 26 September: Thanks to attendees on a (very) warm day at Old Government House (OGH) who read without a mic to give each other gentle advice on volume, speed and pitch.Congratulations to all the readers, we were entertained! And thanks to C.A. Broadribb and Huy Pham who read for two writers who couldn’t make it at the ZineWest 2026 launch. Our gathering overlapped a special event Day & Night also at OGH, presenting Luminita Lenuta’s marvellous art photographs of OGH. Her collaborator and MC was the poet Michaela Cristescu, who drew responses from writers and the audience. Guest singer: Felicity Amos. This event was part of Parramatta’s Lit, a festival in its second year directed by special guest Augusta Supple who was also one of four writers who read their responses to the art works.

Pop Up Zine 2026 : Entries for the theme Distance NEW Deadline 31st October due to NWG Inc running late. PUZ2026 ART ENTRY FORM. PUZ2026 WRITING ENTRY FORM
ZineWest entrants (open theme) no entry form required. Will contact you by email when your pieces are ready for publication.