Luke Horton
@lukehorton.bsky.social
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New novel, Time Together, March 25 via Scribe
https://www.lukehorton.au/
New novel, Time Together, March 25 via Scribe
https://www.lukehorton.au/
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This "woke ruined publishing" schtick from Martin McKenzie-Murray is particularly funny when you consider he writes for a media company that can't print the word "Palestine."
June 5, 2026 at 6:13 AM
This "woke ruined publishing" schtick from Martin McKenzie-Murray is particularly funny when you consider he writes for a media company that can't print the word "Palestine."
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“The university still has an opportunity to speak out against genocide and apartheid. It should do so.”
@jeffsparrow1.bsky.social responds to the call for feedback on the right to protest and the “iSurveillance Policy” at the University of Melbourne.
@jeffsparrow1.bsky.social responds to the call for feedback on the right to protest and the “iSurveillance Policy” at the University of Melbourne.
Conditions regarding protests: a response to the University of Melbourne - Overland literary journal
What has been done cannot be undone. But a reversal of the current descent into barbarism begins with justice for Gaza. The University of Melbourne still has an opportunity to speak out against genoci...
overland.org.au
March 30, 2026 at 1:26 AM
“The university still has an opportunity to speak out against genocide and apartheid. It should do so.”
@jeffsparrow1.bsky.social responds to the call for feedback on the right to protest and the “iSurveillance Policy” at the University of Melbourne.
@jeffsparrow1.bsky.social responds to the call for feedback on the right to protest and the “iSurveillance Policy” at the University of Melbourne.
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Chris Minns’ refusal to apologise is extremely offensive, divisive and inflammatory. So much for social cohesion.
Officer gave men permission to pray before they were removed from rally, police say
A group of Muslim men had already received police permission to worship during a Sydney protest before they were disrupted mid-prayer by officers, NSW Police Force confirms.
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Chris Minns’ refusal to apologise is extremely offensive, divisive and inflammatory. So much for social cohesion.
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Over and over, we see this tactic employed by the powerful: they are never to be held accountable, to sacrifice anything, it’s up to individuals to do more, while the status quo remains unchanged and the system unchallenged, except to accrue more power and money. sakr.substack.com/p/the-stalki...
January 28, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Over and over, we see this tactic employed by the powerful: they are never to be held accountable, to sacrifice anything, it’s up to individuals to do more, while the status quo remains unchanged and the system unchallenged, except to accrue more power and money. sakr.substack.com/p/the-stalki...
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Even the absence of hatred can be described as “hate” - this demonstrates the defining feature of this rhetoric, which is characterising any opposition to the functioning of the state as hateful, as antisemitism. And the apartheid state maintains its violences with hatred of Arabs and Muslims.
I’m the daughter of two Israelis. I grew up in the USA. My mother has told me, point blank, I’m a self hating Jew for NOT hating Arabs and Muslims because “they’d kill you too”. It is such a bizarre mindset to me.
January 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Even the absence of hatred can be described as “hate” - this demonstrates the defining feature of this rhetoric, which is characterising any opposition to the functioning of the state as hateful, as antisemitism. And the apartheid state maintains its violences with hatred of Arabs and Muslims.
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You can contact the Adelaide Festival here to express your opinion about their decision to ban Randa Abdel-Fattah. Please refrain from abuse.
Contact
www.adelaidefestival.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 4:55 AM
You can contact the Adelaide Festival here to express your opinion about their decision to ban Randa Abdel-Fattah. Please refrain from abuse.
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I stand with Randa and everyone standing against hate, genocide, oppression and terror. In all its forms.
January 8, 2026 at 5:28 AM
I stand with Randa and everyone standing against hate, genocide, oppression and terror. In all its forms.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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So, ignore the terrorist group that is very evidently responsible for the attack and go after peaceful protesters who object to genocide? Sounds legit.
NSW will move to ban phrase ‘globalise the intifada’ in crackdown on ‘hateful’ rhetoric. Here’s what we know so far
NSW parliament will sit next week to consider legislation to limit protests and ban hate speech in response to the Bondi attack, Chris Minns says
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
So, ignore the terrorist group that is very evidently responsible for the attack and go after peaceful protesters who object to genocide? Sounds legit.
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Can recommend!
Hello! I'm running a six-week writing workshop in Melbourne over summer designed to help you deepen your craft, receive generous feedback and build momentum in your work.
💫 Small group (max 12 writers)
💫 Fortnightly meet-ups
Places are limited. Apps close on Nov 7. App w info in bio.
💫 Small group (max 12 writers)
💫 Fortnightly meet-ups
Places are limited. Apps close on Nov 7. App w info in bio.
November 4, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Can recommend!
Hello! I'm running a six-week writing workshop in Melbourne over summer designed to help you deepen your craft, receive generous feedback and build momentum in your work.
💫 Small group (max 12 writers)
💫 Fortnightly meet-ups
Places are limited. Apps close on Nov 7. App w info in bio.
💫 Small group (max 12 writers)
💫 Fortnightly meet-ups
Places are limited. Apps close on Nov 7. App w info in bio.
November 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Hello! I'm running a six-week writing workshop in Melbourne over summer designed to help you deepen your craft, receive generous feedback and build momentum in your work.
💫 Small group (max 12 writers)
💫 Fortnightly meet-ups
Places are limited. Apps close on Nov 7. App w info in bio.
💫 Small group (max 12 writers)
💫 Fortnightly meet-ups
Places are limited. Apps close on Nov 7. App w info in bio.
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It would be hard to conjure a more unhelpful figure than Segal to lead the fight against anti-semitism than a
former NAB bank director, for over 2 decades during which time the bank admitted to misconduct, schemes involving bribery, forgery and general corporate grifting.
former NAB bank director, for over 2 decades during which time the bank admitted to misconduct, schemes involving bribery, forgery and general corporate grifting.
July 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It would be hard to conjure a more unhelpful figure than Segal to lead the fight against anti-semitism than a
former NAB bank director, for over 2 decades during which time the bank admitted to misconduct, schemes involving bribery, forgery and general corporate grifting.
former NAB bank director, for over 2 decades during which time the bank admitted to misconduct, schemes involving bribery, forgery and general corporate grifting.
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Let’s hope that the current government does not yield to this massive over reach . Even if you are so blinkered as to be only concerned with Jewish issues, exceptionalising Jews will foster antisemitism rather than defeat it . www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism, as a relentless campaign pays off | Louise Adler
The omissions are as important as the inclusions in Jillian Segal’s plan, which is guilty of overreach
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Let’s hope that the current government does not yield to this massive over reach . Even if you are so blinkered as to be only concerned with Jewish issues, exceptionalising Jews will foster antisemitism rather than defeat it . www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Imagine the public outcry and Murdoch media beat-up if Australia allowed the China lobby to define sinophobia then enacted censorship on the PRC's behalf. Yet that's exactly what's happening with Israel and antisemitism.
July 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Imagine the public outcry and Murdoch media beat-up if Australia allowed the China lobby to define sinophobia then enacted censorship on the PRC's behalf. Yet that's exactly what's happening with Israel and antisemitism.
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It's now open to non Indigenous signatories. Awww I love writers and other creative peeps xxxx
Feeling so loved and appreciated looking at this open letter, and seeing the names on it. Blak solidarity is an act of resistance!
overland.org.au/2025/05/open...
overland.org.au/2025/05/open...
Open letter from First Nations storytellers to the Queensland State Library and the Queensland Education and Arts Minister - Overland literary journal
To the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Education and Arts Minister, We write as a community of First Nations authors, publishers, literary scholars, arts workers and Storytellers. We sp...
overland.org.au
May 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It's now open to non Indigenous signatories. Awww I love writers and other creative peeps xxxx
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below is the brief acceptance speech I was going to give on Tuesday, but instead my Fellowship was rescinded a few hours before the award ceremony:-
I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
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I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
1/
May 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
below is the brief acceptance speech I was going to give on Tuesday, but instead my Fellowship was rescinded a few hours before the award ceremony:-
I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
1/
I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
1/
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Powerful Stella prize speech from Michelle de Kretser:
“In Australia today it isn’t those applauding mass murder who have cause to be afraid, but those speaking out against it. Principally targeted are Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, First Nations people, people of colour, queers.”
“In Australia today it isn’t those applauding mass murder who have cause to be afraid, but those speaking out against it. Principally targeted are Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, First Nations people, people of colour, queers.”
‘Serious consequences for Australian democracy’: Author uses prize speech to warn against censorship
Australian author Michelle de Kretser described feeling afraid of speaking publicly about the conflict in Gaza as she accepted the 2025 Stella Prize for her book Theory & Practice.
www.theage.com.au
May 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Powerful Stella prize speech from Michelle de Kretser:
“In Australia today it isn’t those applauding mass murder who have cause to be afraid, but those speaking out against it. Principally targeted are Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, First Nations people, people of colour, queers.”
“In Australia today it isn’t those applauding mass murder who have cause to be afraid, but those speaking out against it. Principally targeted are Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, First Nations people, people of colour, queers.”
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The day author Ren Wyld was due to receive the Black & Write $15k Indigenous fellowship she was told it had been rescinded. A journo from the Oz seemed to know before she did. Appalling to see QLD govt cave to Murdoch press to punish a First Nations writer for speaking out in support of Palestine.
May 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The day author Ren Wyld was due to receive the Black & Write $15k Indigenous fellowship she was told it had been rescinded. A journo from the Oz seemed to know before she did. Appalling to see QLD govt cave to Murdoch press to punish a First Nations writer for speaking out in support of Palestine.
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What a great #essay. For me, the escalating destruction of our #ecosystem is the great horror of our times, notwithstanding our enforced complicity in the current round of crimes against humanity. And as for asking why #reading is essential - it's a bit like asking why thinking is essential. 🤯
"In spite of all this, at no time over the last 18 mths have I felt that writing fiction was a waste of time". Finally got to @lukehorton.bsky.social's great essay on meaningfully engaging with this world through writing (& reading) overland.org.au/2025/05/book...
Books are essential - Overland literary journal
Books are essential because — and yes, it seems now I dare to say it — they give us hope. But, more precisely, they give us the energy to seek new and better ways to understand, or to recognise. To se...
overland.org.au
May 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
What a great #essay. For me, the escalating destruction of our #ecosystem is the great horror of our times, notwithstanding our enforced complicity in the current round of crimes against humanity. And as for asking why #reading is essential - it's a bit like asking why thinking is essential. 🤯
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How I admire people who can write like this.
"In spite of all this, at no time over the last 18 mths have I felt that writing fiction was a waste of time". Finally got to @lukehorton.bsky.social's great essay on meaningfully engaging with this world through writing (& reading) overland.org.au/2025/05/book...
Books are essential - Overland literary journal
Books are essential because — and yes, it seems now I dare to say it — they give us hope. But, more precisely, they give us the energy to seek new and better ways to understand, or to recognise. To se...
overland.org.au
May 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
How I admire people who can write like this.
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"In spite of all this, at no time over the last 18 mths have I felt that writing fiction was a waste of time". Finally got to @lukehorton.bsky.social's great essay on meaningfully engaging with this world through writing (& reading) overland.org.au/2025/05/book...
Books are essential - Overland literary journal
Books are essential because — and yes, it seems now I dare to say it — they give us hope. But, more precisely, they give us the energy to seek new and better ways to understand, or to recognise. To se...
overland.org.au
May 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"In spite of all this, at no time over the last 18 mths have I felt that writing fiction was a waste of time". Finally got to @lukehorton.bsky.social's great essay on meaningfully engaging with this world through writing (& reading) overland.org.au/2025/05/book...
'...while Israelis continue to slaughter Palestinians in their thousands — and we have awoken each morning to new unbelievably horrific scenes that can never be scrubbed from our memories — literally no-one in power is doing anything to stop it. No-one.'
All I care about today, as we vote.
All I care about today, as we vote.
In response to the prompt of a publisher's campaign, Luke Horton offers an extended reflection on the value of literature and the work of writing (and reading) in the current moment.
Books are essential - Overland literary journal
Books are essential because — and yes, it seems now I dare to say it — they give us hope. But, more precisely, they give us the energy to seek new and better ways to understand, or to recognise. To se...
overland.org.au
May 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
'...while Israelis continue to slaughter Palestinians in their thousands — and we have awoken each morning to new unbelievably horrific scenes that can never be scrubbed from our memories — literally no-one in power is doing anything to stop it. No-one.'
All I care about today, as we vote.
All I care about today, as we vote.
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In response to the prompt of a publisher's campaign, Luke Horton offers an extended reflection on the value of literature and the work of writing (and reading) in the current moment.
Books are essential - Overland literary journal
Books are essential because — and yes, it seems now I dare to say it — they give us hope. But, more precisely, they give us the energy to seek new and better ways to understand, or to recognise. To se...
overland.org.au
May 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
In response to the prompt of a publisher's campaign, Luke Horton offers an extended reflection on the value of literature and the work of writing (and reading) in the current moment.