Australian Writers Shocked and ‘Disgusted’ by Closure of 85-Year-Old Literary Journal Meanjin

Australian literary magazine Meanjin closes after 85 years

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Australian writers shocked and ‘disgusted’ by closure of 85-year-old literary journal Meanjin

Meanjin published the cream of Australia’s writers. With its sudden closure, a vital, 85-year thread of our cultural conversation will fall silent.

Australian writers slam closure of iconic literary magazine Meanjin

Meanjin literary journal, funded by Melbourne University Press, has announced its immediate closure on Thursday, with the final issue to be released in December. The outlet has cited ‘purely financial reasons’.

Literary journal Meanjin to close after 85 years of publishing

Meanjin, Australia's second-oldest literary publication, is shuttering after MUP decided to cease financial support.

Meanjin, Australia's second oldest literary journal, to close

The last edition of Meanjin will be published in December, 'the board having found it no longer viable to produce the magazine'.