COASTLINES JOURNAL
A journal of good writing
Coastlines Journal acknowledges and pays respect to the ancestors, Elders and descendants of the Lands upon which we meet and study. We are mindful that these Lands always were and always will be Aboriginal Land.
Established 1999
Coastlines JOURNAL is an online journal, based at Southern Cross University in Australia. It publishes good writing by Australian authors.
The latest
The latest dual issue of Coastlines Journal — Issues 9 and 10 — is here and free to read online now. Brimming with bold voices and fresh perspectives, this special edition celebrates the best in contemporary writing from coast to coast. Explore the latest from Australia's literary edge.
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We’re on the lookout for writing that challenges, charms, and changes us — so if you’ve got something electric, send it our way. Submissions close December 2025.
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