Australian Edubloggers
http://australianedubloggers.pbwiki.com/

This Wiki lists Australian educators who have blogs and/or podcasts. I have added my little blog to the list. I see that I am in illustrious company. Other blogs listed include TomMarch's ozBlog, PD Spot by Garry Chapman and Warwick Wynne's teaching and learning.

The worldwide classroom - Blogs are the new discussion groups for schools by Jennifer Cook

An article on blogging in Australian schools appeared in The Education Age on 17th April 2006. http://www.theage.com.au/news/education-news/the-worldwide-classroom/2006/04/14/1144521472498.html

2006 NSW Premier's Literary Awards Shortlist

I missed this announcement earlier this month. The shortlist can be found at: http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/awards/LiteraryAwards/2006%20awards/2006shortlist06.htm

The winners should be announced in May 2006

Authors vying for Grampian Book Award accolade

News of a children's choice award in North-East Scotland.
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ACC_Data/news%20item/ppu_news_060427a.asp

The journey continues

Andrew Daddo has written his first adult book.
http://www.couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,18923249-5003425,00.html

The footy player, the bear and the bee

ABC article about Queensland author - Matt Day
http://www.abc.net.au/tropic/stories/s1625974.htm?backyard

Alternative Teen Services

A new blog in which two Kansas Librarians share viewpoints about serving teens, as well as day-to-day commentary on what the librarians are learning and experiencing. http://www.yalibrarian.com/