‘A cultural icon’: axed Australian literary journal Meanjin finds new life in Queensland

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kelly BurkeFebruary 11, 2026 at 04:39 AM

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After being discontinued by Melbourne University Press in September, the Australian literary journal *Meanjin* has been acquired by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). This marks a return to its original home in Brisbane/Meanjin, where it was founded in 1940 before relocating to Melbourne in 1945. QUT's acquisition ensures the journal's continuation and editorial independence, with a dedicated editorial board overseeing its operations. The university plans to maintain the journal's high standards and its role in shaping Australian literary and intellectual culture. A nationwide search will be conducted to find a new editor for *Meanjin*.

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Australia ×250% Melbourne University Press 60% Melbourne 60% Margaret Sheil ×260% Clem Christesen 70% Brisbane 70% Queensland University of Technology ×280% Meanjin ×590%

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