Writers and Journalists
Brisbane-born writers and journalists include:
- Thea Astley
- Nick Earls
- Hugh Lunn
- David Malouf
- George Negus, journalist,television presenter and radio host
- Kath Walker
- Judith Wright
- Benjamin Law
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