A-Z of Australian Poets Home Pages
Okay, so links pages are everywhere - but this is an unique one. It lists only the websites of Australian poets. If you know of an Australian poet who's site I've missed please MAIL ME
Jude Aquilina is a South Australian poet. On her good looking website you'll find information about Jude and her writing, as well as samples of her poetry, fiction and articles, including poems from her new collection On a Moon Spiced Night, recently published by Wakefield Press.
David Barnes - Western Australian David Barnes' poetry down-under site features an archive of his poetry, Western Australia poetry news and other features.
Andrew Burke is a West Australian poet who has been publishing poetry since the 1970s. He was featured in the Wagtail series in 2003.
Bush-verse - Bush verse by Ric Raftis, Steve Smith and others. Bushverse is alive and well.
Graham Catt is a South Australian poet. His first poetry collection, Shooting Stars, was published by Ginninderra Press in late 2001.
Rod Coleman describes himself as a 'true blue Aussie poet' and his site includes poems about the death of Lady Diana, an Aussie Christmas tale and much more.
Alison Croggon's Home Page - Poems, essays, reviews, Alison is editor of Masthead literary magazine, a new tabloid shaped magazine.
Jeff Guess - Jeff is a well known Australian poet.
Ian Irvine - Ian Irvine is a practising poet, writer and academic and has had many pieces published, both in Australia and overseas. He has also published two books using print on demand technology - a poetry collection, Facing the Demon of Noontide, and a non-fiction book entitled The Angel of Luxury and Sadness.
John Kinsella is a poet, novelist, critic, publisher and journal editor with an international reputation and perspective. (current address unknown)
Kathleen Morgan is a poet, poetry tutor and yoga teacher currently based in Sydney. Over the years her poetry has moved from the ultra-personal to dealing with environmental, political and social issues.
Sarah Moss Poetry Pages - New and published work from this poet featuring samples from her beautifully titled collection 'A Deep Fear of Trains'.
Les Murray is regarded by many as Australia's finest contemporary poet.
Peter Nicholson is a NSW poet who has published three books of poetry.
Mark O'Connor shares this site with Les Murray. It has a detailed list of O'Connor's publications and achievements.
Anthony Parker is a new poet who has a book called Tales from Parker's Pen He describes the book as 'This is a collection of works that simply fell out of a sometimes very tired mind. They are a random look at some of the events and thoughts that have formed a small part of my life.' He is the only poet I've seen so far with a merchandising section. You can buy a bookmark with a poem on it, or better still, a stubby holder!
Beth Spencer's Home Page - Poetry, Fiction, Assorted Political Stuff, a new novel on the way. Beth Spencer is a sharp observer with always something interesting to say about social trends; just don't get in an argument about politics with her; she uses all these verbal logical tricks to win!
John Tranter has extended from JACKET to his own home page; still under construction but looks like being a comprehensive resource about this well known Australian poet.
rob walker is a South Australian poet, musician and teacher.
Chris Wallace-Crabbe is a fine Melbourne poet who has been based at the University of Melbourne for many years.
Les Wicks - Poet, publisher and workshop facilitator.