11 April 2007

PRESS RELEASE - Creation of an Australian Literature Compendium Announced

ABC Radio National and the University of Technology, Sydney have received $150,000 to fund a joint project developing audiences for Australian literature.

The multimedia project - Australian Literature Compendium - will use pod-casts, an e-journal, and DVD teaching guides to encourage the study and appreciation of Australian literature.

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The project will be launched during the Sydney Writers’ Festival. For more information or media contact gallacher.lyn@abc.net.au or catherine.cole@uts.edu.au

Phone: Catherine Cole 61-2-9514 2713