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Bodies of Light invites readers to witness the all-too-often concealed, destructive forces of institutionalised care. With extraordinary skill and compassion, Down has written an important book which speaks to an urgent issue in contemporary Australian life.

Perpetual, the trustee of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, today announced five brilliant authors have been included on the 2022 Shortlist. They will be competing for one of the most prominent literary prizes in Australia, with the winner also receiving $60,000.

Perpetual, the trustee of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, today announced twelve brilliant authors have been included on the 2022 Longlist. They will be competing for one of the most prominent literary prizes in Australia, with the winner also receiving $60,000.

Perpetual Limited (Perpetual) (ASX: PPT) has today announced its results for the full year ended 30 June 2021, delivering UPAT of A$124.1 million, an increase of 26% on FY20.

Acclaimed Tasmanian author Amanda Lohrey has been awarded Australia’s prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award for her novel The Labyrinth, published by Text Publishing.

The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund, alongside award trustee Perpetual, announced the 2021 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist, featuring six books by a mix of debut, early career and established authors, all reflecting the rich and diverse fabric of Australia’s cultural landscape.

Perpetual, the trustee of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, has today announced the 2021 longlist which includes a mix of acclaimed Australian authors and new voices showcasing the richness of Australian literature.

Perpetual announced its financial results for the first half of 2021. Commenting on the half year performance, Perpetual CEO and Managing Director, Mr Rob Adams, said, “We continue to make strong progress in executing our strategy."

Perpetual Corporate Trust’s Lynsey Thorrington discusses her involvement in Capital Markets and diversity in the sector.

Commenting on the full year result, Perpetual Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Rob Adams, said, “While our increasingly diversified business has provided some protection against the extreme volatility seen in global investment markets, our overall FY20 financial results have been impacted due to COVID-19 effects and net outflows from Perpetual Investments.

Australia’s most prestigious literary award, the Miles Franklin, has been awarded to Wiradjuri author Tara June Winch for The Yield, published by Penguin Books Australia.

A two-time winner and three first-time nominees are among the talented Australian authors shortlisted for the 2019 Miles Franklin Literary Award, announced today at the Mitchell Library of NSW – the “literary home” of Miles Franklin.