SIR JULIUS VOGEL AWARDS. The SJV's were awarded at the New Zealand Natcon. Winners are:

• Best Novel – Adult: Dark Heart by Russell Kirkpatrick (HarperVoyager, HarperCollins, NZ
• Best Novel - Young Adult: Thornspell by Helen Lowe (Knopf, Random House Children's Books, USA),
• Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form: Skankenstein – the music video (Krafthaus, Wellington, NZ),
• Best Novella/Novelette: Stroke of Enticement by Nalini Singh, in "The Magical Cat" (The Berkley Publishing Group, Penguin; USA),
• Best Collected Work: The Invisible Road by Elizabeth Knox (HarperVoyager, NZ)
• Best New Talent: Helen Lowe
• Short Fiction: "The Brother King", in The Best of Carve Magazine (March 2006, USA); "Red Earth", first published in Borderlands (Issue 10, 31 March 2008, Australia); "Ithaca", first published in JAAM 26 (November 2008, NZ);
• Poetry: "The Wayfarer", first published in Takahe 62, (NZ) 2007; "Argos", first published in Grow (Australia), 2008; "The Trojan Shore" and "Homing", first published in JAAM 26 (NZ)
• Best Professional Publication: Deputy Dan and The Mysterious Midnight Marauder Written by Sally McLennan, Artwork by Joel Liochon.
• Best Professional Artwork: : Emma Weakley – cover artwork for Newtons Sleep (Random Static, Wellington, NZ)
• Best Short Story: : Under Waves and Over by Grant Stone (Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine #37, Australia)

CHRONOS AWARDS: these new awards for Victorian SF, fantasy, horror and fan categories will be presented at Continuum 2009 (q.v. conventions) (Reported via MSFC list).

WICKED – THE MUSICAL, The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, closes in Melbourne's Reagent Theatre on 9th August, and opens in Sydney's Capitol Theatre on 5th September

SSO DOES STAR TREK: The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will be performing highlights from the 11 Star Trek Movies accompanied by relevant film clips at the Sydney Opera House on Friday 4th & Sat 5th September. Prices range from $35 - $99 (plus booking fee. Concession tickets available.) http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/startrekwiththesso.aspx (Reported by Sarah Murray White.)

UK Author ALASTAIR REYNOLDS recently negotiated an unprecedented 1 million pounds 10-year, 10-book deal with his publisher, Gollancz for his 'mean line in alien cultures and technology' . The deal is an acknowledgment of Reynolds' popularity – he is ranked in the top 10 British best-selling authors, and his dedication to his writing. In the previous 10 years of his writing career, he has proven he can deliver books on time. (Relayed by Andy Porter from an article published in Guardian.co.uk)

NOT MOONING YOU! July 20th marks the 40th anniversary of man first setting foot on the moon. On behalf of Edwins and Edwinas everywhere, we'd like to draw your attention to the fact that the *second* man to walk on the moon was Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. Happy Moon Day! (Edwina & Edwin)

But don't call me Buzz - Edwin :)

But we who feel the weight of the wheel
When winter falls over our world
Can hope for tomorrow and raise our eyes
To a silver moon in the open skies
And a single flag unfurled.
- Leslie Fish

TOR LAUNCHES ONLINE BOOKSTORE, and the science fiction/fantasy house is inviting all publishers to participate. Tor.com currently has approx 45,000 titles available in hardcover and paperback, and will begin selling e-books from major publishing houses and a lot of small press as well as some DVD's and paperback comics. The aim is to make Tor.com a one stop shop for SF and fantasy readers and publishers. Reported by Lynn Andriani -- Publishers Weekly, 6/17/2009, relayed by Andy Porter.

FUTURIAN SOCIETY of SYDNEY. A meeting was held on 21 June to discuss reviving this organisation "as a serious discussion group emphasising real science fiction in contrast to the various bodies concentrating on film and television" (Graham Stone) Annual subscription $50 Graham Stone to act as temporary treasurer. Daniel Lovecraft to act as contact point. Next meeting: 2 pm, 30 August, Summer Hill Community Centre, 131 Smith St, Summer Hill.

ASTERIX AT THE OLYMPICS will be screening at The Astor Theatre (St. Kilda, Melbourne) at 2:00pm 19 July. All tickets: $11.(Reported by Thomas Bull)

BULLSHEET EDITOR's DUMMY SPIT: You've probably noticed I frequently, though unintentionally, make mistakes when composing this publication. Fortunately the greater majority of our readers and submitters are polite, tolerant, and forgiving when informing me that I've got something wrong. However, in the past month I've had an exchange that was anything but polite or courteous. I'd just like to remind people that though we're called "The Bullsheet", we're not here to be bullied, and providing a fannish service doesn't mean we're to be treated like servants, particularly when your own organization can't get its house in order. - Edwina.

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

"Outside a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside a dog it's too dark to read"- Groucho Marx

The TOC of Ellen Datlow's "The Best Horror of the Year" has been announced: http://sfscope.com/2009/05/contents-of-ellen-datlows-the.html. The book contains stories by 21 authors including two Australians, Margo Lanagan and Miranda Siemienowicz (reported by Miranda Siemienowicz).

A HANDSOME LAUNDRETTE, A BOX OF LOVERS ABD TWO DOZEN HAPPY SEACOWS is looking for stories of an experimental, odd, or surreal nature majesty. Stories up to 5000 words, Send original submissions (no reprints) as RTF attachment by 31st July. The anthology to be published via internet PDF. Payment: $50 (Aus) Email to moonlighttuber at gmail.com or see http://moonlighttuber.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/submissions-open-for-moonlight-tubers-first-e-anthology/ for more details. (And apologies to Ben Payne, there's no way I can do justice to the original call for subs in shorthand! EH)

SPEC FIC FOR KIDS. Submissions are now open for an anthology of original speculative fiction stories aimed at the 9-13 year old market with the working title "Spec Fic for Kids". This book will be marketed to schools, with an accompanying website offering free downloadable resources to utilise with each story in the classroom. Editor Tehani Wessely is seeking story submissions of between 1000 to 3500 words, in any of the speculative fiction subgenres, by Australian authors, by July 31st, 2009. Minimum payment will be $50 plus contributors copy. Submissions sent as a RTF attachment to Tehani Wessely, specficforkids at gmail.com Artists and teachers are also invited to express interest in collaborating on the project.

SCAREY KISSES, a paranormal romance anthology edited by Liz Grzyb with Russell B. Farr planned for release in 2010 is open to submission until 1st December. Original stories only, no multiple or simultaneous submissions/ Story length 1000-8,500 words. E-mail submissions to scarykisses at ticonderogapublications.com with the words "Submission Scary Kisses" in the subject line. Manuscript should be double spaced, large margin, sensible font. Payment Aus 2 cents a word, maximum payment $100.

Au Contraire, the 2010 NZ Natcon,(q.v. Conventions) Short Story Competition. Best entries to be included in a New Zealand anthology of SF & Fantasy to be launched at Au Contraire, Entries should be connected to the convention theme: "The future is a foreign country" with some link to NZ if possible. Submissions up to 7,000 words, send as email attachment, RTF to anthology at aucontraire.org.nz, or post to PO Box 10104, Wellington NZ. Deadline 31 January 2010. See http://aucontraire.org.nz/competitions-writing.php for more details.

QWC/ HACHETTE AUSTRALIA MANUSCRIPT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FICTION WRITERS Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) and Hachette Australia offer a new national program for emerging Australian fiction writers, unpublished or with no more than one significant work commercially published. Up to 10 emerging fiction writers will work with publishers from Hachette Australia to develop high-quality fiction manuscripts in a 6 day retreat held in Qld in November. There is a $50 application fee per submission. Download full guidelines and application forms at http://www.qwc.asn.au Submissions close 24 July. (Reported by Kate Eltham on the Visions list.)

THE CRY OF THE MARWING is the final book in the Kira chronicles from Australian author, K.S. NIKAKIS. With battles raging and Shargh warriors threatening. Gold-eyed Kira is forced to betray her principles by asking Tremen Protecters fight and kill yp defend their homeland. Arena. ISBN 9781741752502 RRP $32.99

UNCLE BONES, a collection of four sf novellas by DAMIAN BRODERICK, published by Fantastic Books. Available through Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/UNCLE-BONES-Damien-Broderick/dp/1604597704 ISBN: 978-1604597707 RRP US $19.99

I'M DYING HERE is a crime novel also by DAMIAM BRODERICK published by Point Blank, Available through Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Im-Dying-Here-Damien-Broderick/dp/0809573164/ ISBN: 978-0809573165. RRP US $16.99

LAVINIA is a reimagining of the last 6 books of Virgil's Aeneid by URSULA LE GUIN Gollancz,ISBN 9780575084599 RRP $32.99.

BEST SERVED COLD, the new novel by JOE ABERCROMBIE is a dark fantasy/thriller. Monza Murcatto, The Snake of Talins, famous mercenary employed by Duke Orso discovers ISBN: 9780575082465 RRP $32.99

THE STRANGER is a new novel by MAX FREI, aka "The Russian Neil Gaiman" When a `twenty-something' hardened smoker, insomniac and classic loser is summoned to the magical city of Echo, he thinks all his dreams are coming true. Gollancz, ISBN 9780575089761. RRP $32.99

JOHANNES CABAL: THE NECROMANCER is a novel by JONATHAN L. HOWARD. Cabot has sold his sould to the Devil so he can find out how to raise the dead, Headline. RRP $32,99

ANDROMEDA SPACEWAYS INFLIGHTS MAGAZINE Issue 39, edited by Andrew Finch with stories by Rob Shearman, Joanne Anderton, Paul Kennebeck, James Targett, Linda Steele and Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon, is out now. Copies available in specialty bookshops around Australia. For single print or PDF purchases (PDF's available soon) of this issue, or subscriptions to ASIM see http://www.andromedaspaceways.com

ANTIPODEAN SF 132 is out now offering short short fiction (under 500 words) from Dean Grondo, Jan Napier, David Kernot , Ray O'Brien, Alison Pearce, Shaun A. Saunders, Jonathan Gillen, Nicolas Sheppard, Karen Maric and David Such can be vewed at http://www.antisf.com.au

TERRA INCOGNITA SPECULATIVE FICTION Podcast #008 is up and free for your listening pleasure at http://www.tisf.com.au and also on itunes This month, Jason Nahrung reads his outback vampire story `Smoking, Waiting for The Dawn' from Dreaming Again and Keith StevensonI reviews Canterbury 2100 edited by Dirk Flinthart.

MUMBLINGS FROM MUNCHKINLAND No 27 was released in April (apologies to editor Chris Nelson, I only realised I'd forgotten to add it to last month's Bull half an hour *after* I'd posted it EH). This issue features an article exploring who is SF's equivalent of Sherlock Holmes, the highly amusing Pt 5 of Tim's Travels: In search of Penelope Cruz, a Timeline of American SF & Fantasy Magazine 1985-2005 supplemental, and letters of comment.I loved brad Foster's repeating robot cover. Previous issues of the zine are being posted at Bill Burns'website http://www.efanzines.com. The current issue is available from Chris Nelson, 63 Ligertwood St,Evatt, ACT, 2617, Australia.

The Sydney Bookbinding Guild will hold intensive beginners weekend courses at the NSW Writer's Centre, in the grounds of Rozelle Hospital, Sydney on the weekend 19-20 Sept You can leave a message requesting more information at (02) 8230 3470, or Graham Stone is also happy to talk to people interested in learning the art of book binding.

LEIGH BLACKMORE's Raven books, specialising in dark and horror fiction also includes Sequence comics. For a catalogue e-mail lvxnox at gmail. com. Leigh also occasionally sells on e-bay as seller ID Quoth Raven Books.

MERV BINNS perzine, Out of the Bin is available from PO Box 315, Carnegie, Vic, 3163.

A HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE FICTION FANDOM 1935-1963 Originally written by Vol Molesworth, reprinted by Graham Stone is available for $10 from Graham Stone, 205-24 Victoria St, Burwood NSW, 2134.) 32 pp, A4 format. Gold embossed red card covers. ISBN 978-0-9579783-2-4.

FRIENDS OF LINDA COX CHAN (FOLCC) raise money to donate to Juvenile Diabetes Research, Australia by selling donated books etc. (Current tally $0. The tally for this year was $94, after a generous buy-up by Steven Stevens. That was rounded up to $100 by Edwina, and a cheque posted to JDRF on 22/6/09) CHEAP Books looking for homes: Panglor by Jeffrey A.Carver ($1 + postage), Hell on High by Ted Nolan and Holly Lisle ($1+ postage). The Gerry Anderson memorabilia Guide (1994) ($5+post), Sherlock Holmes Mystery book ($1 + post), GREG BEAR "Blood Music" Uncorrected book proof** ($10+post), Life signs, the Biology of Star Trek ($5 + post), Leonard Nimoy: I am Spock ($5 +post), John Rockham, Alien Sea ($5 +post), Starburst Classic Horror film, Kung-fu, Supergirl, Terrahawks annuals, The Bill – the Inside Story (Annuals & Bill book $5 ea + post), (Thanks to John Tipper for donating the latest influx of books.).

HATCH, MATCH & DISPATCH

DEATHS:

DAVID EDDINGS, American best-selling fantasy author of The Bellgariad series and spin-offs, The Elenium series and The Dreamer series among many other titles, passed away on 2rd June, aged 77.

LAURA MOLESWORTH, widow of Voltaire (Vol) Molesworth who wrote "A History of Australian Science Fiction Fandom, 1935-1963", passed away on 6th June. Laura served as the Futurian Society of Sydney's librarian, and helped organize some of the earliest natcons held in Sydney. Laura was also a member of "the femme fan group" that produced the fanzine "Vertical Horizons" in the early 1950's. (Reported by Graham Stone, relayed by Chris Nelson.)

CATHY GOODWIN, fan and fanwriter of UFO, Blake's 7, The Bill, and The X-files stories, fan dealer at Parramatta Collectors Fair, Granville Swap Meets, Friends of Science Fiction meetings and conventions passed away on 7th June aged 54, having suffered a severe heart-attack earlier in the week. As it was Cathy's wish to donate her body to science on her death, there was no funeral service. Because of this, several of us who knew Cathy have written our memories here as a form of unity and farewell.

Cathy Lynn Goodwin, 1954-2009 - a Tribute

Cathy charged at life like a bull at a gate. – Anne Devrell.

Cathy was recycling paper before it became fashionable to do so. All of her first drafts were typed onto drafts of earlier stories. It took me a while to cotton onto this because I once dropped a lengthy article held together by a paper clip, and it ended up going together with several pages back to front! Cathy's work needed constructional editing on the odd occasion, and we'd have sometimes lengthy and illuminating conversations over the vulgarities of the English language. This didn't apply to the content as one could be sure Cathy had researched the subject thoroughly. She spent many hours in the State Library searching for information on Jeremy Brett when we were working on a Sherlock Holmes zine, and that's just one example of her attention to detail. The Met in London received a lengthy letter requesting uniform and rank details before Cathy started on her first piece of "Bill" fiction. When she met "Bill" actors Colin Tarrant and Simon Rouse she soon had them discussing their characters. Likewise, I believe "X-Files" star Gillian Anderson was impressed by Cathy's awesome knowledge of FBI procedures. It's funny what you first recall of close friends who have departed this life. Like many other local SF fans, we had "Blake's 7" to thank for putting us in contact. We were both readers of the Aussie "Blake's 7" fanzine "Rumours". I Either the editor or Narrelle [Harris] sent me a mailing list of other fans which included Cathy. We probably corresponded for a time but it was the arrival of Yvon [Hintz], which saw us meet at Strathfield Station [Sydney, NSW]. Yvon who'd come by bus [she was then living in Katherine, NT] left the station on the wrong side, so we had time to talk and realise we shared similar interests before Yvon finally found us! Cathy's dream or as she termed "her pipe dream" was to be a television scriptwriter. She may not have achieved that long-held ambition though I'm sure she had the ability. The proof of that was the collection of articles, reference guides and TV tie-in fanfic she produced over a 20-year period. A desire for perfection saw Cathy working on stories and articles even after they had appeared in print, if only for her own satisfaction. Finally, for this small tribute anyway, I come to Cathy herself. She could, like all of us, be stubborn and bloody-minded if, in her opinion, the occasion called for it! She was also loyal, generous and the most brutally honest person I've known. I remember Cathy as a true friend who will always live in my heart and mind, so here's to you, Cathy, until we meet again. - John Tipper

Cathy Goodwin was generous to a fault. Her sense of humour and use of bad puns rivalled my own. She appeared cavalier and could tease and taunt you as if you were family. We were hucksters together; I guess that made us "sisters under the skin" I'd seen her name in zines on UFO, Blake's 7, and The Bill, before I met Cathy at the Granville Swap meets. I have fond memories of Cathy, Mike McGann and I driving to and from a Melbourne con, my car packed with all our wares (even on the way home, because none of us sold much at the con), trying to sing every Beatles song. Cathy and I shared a table at the Parramatta Collectors Fair for a couple of years when The X-files was at its prime. I think she was tickled by the celebrity status shown her by other fans because she'd met Gillian Anderson, had encyclopaedic knowledge of the show, and had "starred" on a TV show about collectors. An excellent writer and researcher, she could have been a good genre writer, but dismissed the idea. In life, and I suspect in death, Cathy knew precisely what she wanted and went for it. Cathy was diabetic, and though it's called FOLCC, we'll continue to raise funds to donate to JDRFA in Cathy's memory as well as Linda's. - Edwina

I met Cathy Lynn Goodwin (by correspondence) in the early 1980s when she was involved in writing fan fiction (she even dabbled in artwork too). I remember Cathy as someone who knew her material well, and she was always gentle and encouraging in her assessment of others' work. In person at a convention in the early 1990s, Cathy was friendly and happy to "ham it up" with fellow SF fans. Although I lost contact with her in recent years, I feel her loss as that of a "kindred spirit" in fandom. Geoff Allshorn

GLAYNE LOUISE-BLACKMORE, former wife of Leigh Blackmore, died from complications relating to toxic reaction to a medication on Monday 22 June. A passionate fantasy and SF fan with Terry Pratchett, Angela Carter and Camille Paglia among her favourite authors, Glayne started her bookselling career with Abbeys Bookshop in Sydney before moving to Dymocks where as joint-manager she helped Leigh run the specialist SF department at Dymocks, George St from 1995 to 2000. Glayne also helped run many author signings, and edit and produce `Mythopoeia", the store SF newsletter, during that time. Glayne later worked at Object Galleries and Trimex. Her sense of humour and enthusiasn for speculative fiction will be missed. (Our sympathies to Leigh and his family at this sad time, Edwina & Ted)

MAVIS SMITH, mother of Susan Batho, Chris Smith & Karen Auhl, passed away on 28th June. Mavis, along with husband, Harry, (deceased) was quite active in fandom helping her daughter, Susan (then Sue Clarke) run NSW Star Trek fanclub, ASTREX' s publications, meetings and events. She was also a committee member/helper for the MEDTREK & ECCENTRICON conventions held in NSW from 1984- 1991. Her funeral will be on Thursday, 2nd July at 12 noon, at the Rose Chapel, Palmdale, Ourimbah. And afterwards at 24 Emu Drive, San Remo. (Our sympathies to Susan, Chris, Karen, and all their extended families. Edwina & Ted.)

Actress LORENA GALE who appeared in The Fantastic Four, The X-Files, Smallville, Stargate SG! And starred as Priestess Elosha in Battlestar Galactica died of cancer on 21 June. (Reported by Ted Scribner)

CLUBS & MEETINGS

MELBOURNE SCIENCE FICTION CLUB, Meet most Friday nights at 74 Melville Road, West Brunswick 3055. Membership to the MSFC is now $35 single, or $45 family/household or overseas, and $25 for interstate p.a. Meetings: July 10: AGM. July 24: Artist Night - Richard Morden. (Thanks to Thomas Bull for the update)

AUSTREK, the Star Trek fan club in Victoria which has been going strong for more than 30 years meet on the 1st Saturday of every month from 1pm at the Northcote Town Hall, Melbourne. Annual membership to the club is $30. See http://www.austrek.org for more details. (Reported by Clare McDonald.)

FEDERATION SQUARE (Melbourne) SF & Fantasy genres book reading group. Free to attend, Meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 11.30am at Café Beer Delux in Federation Square. E-mail books at fedsquare. com

DR WHO CLUB OF VICTORIA has been operating for over 30 years. Their newsletter - Sonic Screwdriver - publishes news, reviews & gossip on Dr Who as well as publishing fanfic & pictures 6 times a year. $35 for a family membership) which gets you 7 issues of the newsletter. Members receive discounts at ABC shops and Minotuar in Elizabeth St, Melbourne. See http://www.vicnet.net.au/~dwcv.

*SFFiG* SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY in GEELONG http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/SFFiG/ Irregular meets announced via email. Discussions, trivia & games, news and more! (Reported by Ben Hughes)\

SPACED OUT: a science fiction club for gays, lesbians and associated communities. $5 joining fee, then $20 annual membership. ($15 concession.) to Spaced Out Inc. PO Box 363, Preston, Vic. 3072.Non-profit SF club offering monthly meetings, "Diverse Universe" newsletter and "Solar Spectrum" annual anthology.

OUT THERE "You find a lot of queer things in space" is a social club for gay SF fans, mostly over 30, that meets monthly in Adelaide. Phone Rod on 0402027891 for more details.

CANBERRA SCIENCE FICTION SOCIETY meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. It's a relaxed social society for the discussion of SF and fantasy. Membership $24 p.a. For more info write to CSFS PO Box 47, Civic Square, ACT 2608, or e-mail canberrascifi at hotmail.com.

The Doctor Who Club of Australia (DWCA) Membership $16 within Aust, provides 6 issues of Data Extract, membership pack, access to the club's member-only internet mailing list, discount prices on a range of merchandise, admission prices to club functions (including Whovention, discounts at selected retail outlets for Doctor Who merchandise. For more information contact Dwayne Bunney: corporate at doctorwho australia. org, phone 0416 269 726 or check http://www.doctorwhoaustralia.org

The DR WHO CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA meet on the first Saturday of each month 12.30-5pm at The Collins St Centre, Cnr Shaftesbury Ave and Collins St, South Perth. Club stalls, info, afternoon tea and entertainment. See http://www.comedydownunder.com/westlodge/ or phone Aaron on (08) 0400 1957.

JAFWA is Perth's largest & oldest anime group. They offer screenings in the Jones lecture theatre, Curtin University from 5pm onall but the first Saturday of the month. See http://jafwa.asn.au for full details.

STARSHIP MAWSON (http://www.starshipmawson.com) is a South Australian Star Trek fan club, & chapter of Starfleet International, run by Stuart Blair. (Reported by Stuart Blair.)

QUEST Queensland Star Trekkers Fan Club usually meet at the PCYC Fortitude Valley on the second Sunday of the month (though this occasionally changes) . Contact Mary Kemp either by phone: 07 32904243 or by e-mail: jmkemp at bigpond. net.au. The club's snail mail address is still PO BOX 2084, Brisbane, QLD. 4001. Quest's new website will be up and running in the near future. (Reported by Mary Kemp).

VISIONS WRITERS GROUP offers meeting and critiquing for SF, Fantasy and Horror writers in QLD Monthly meetings from 11am -2 pm, first Sunday of the month (except Jan and Dec) at Queensland State Library, Rm 2D, 2nd Floor. Brisbane. $10 joining fee, and $4 per meeting. There website is http://visionwriters.org. You can also join their virtual group (great for writing tips and general SF info) at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vision-writers. (Reported by Kris Hembury.)

INFINITAS BOOKSHOP/Blokey Stuff, Shop 22 Civic Arcade, 48 - 50 George Street Parramatta NSW. has 2 groups regularly meeting at its premises. The SF Discussion Group meets at 6:30pm on the first Thursday of each month except January. A SF Writers Group also meets at the shop once a month on Saturdays See http://www.infinitas.com.au/WritersGroup.php for meeting dates.(Reported by Tim Martin via Ted Scribner).

FRIENDS OF SCIENCE FICTION meet monthly at the Granville Youth & Community Centre (Sydney). Meeting from 10am-6pm $10 members, $15 non-members.

SYDNEY FUTURIANS: Contact address: P.O. Box 152 Bexley North, NSW, 2207. Usually meet on the 3rd Friday of the month (except for December) in the foyer of UTS building, Broadway at 6.55pm.

STARWALKING (NSW) http://sydskyforce.starwalking.net holds meetings at the Lidcombe Catholic Workers Club, 24 John St, Lidcombe, opposite Lidcombe Railway station on the third Sunday of some months. Attendance costs $8 members, $10 non-members.

TAG, TERRA AUSTRALIS GARRISON - a Starwars stormtrooper appreciation society. Details can be found at http://www.501tag.com (reported on Sci fi reporter.)

NEWCASTLE SPACE FRONTIER SOCIETY (NSFS) Regular meetings and social functions. Full details available at http://www.nssa.com.au/nsfs. (Reported by Jack Dwyer.)

SPOCKSOC: A SF group run by students at the University of NSW Kensington, Sydney. http://www.spocksoc.com.

EVENTS

VORTEX SF. SF Events happening in Brisbane, can be found at http://www.vortexevents.com.

MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL. August 21 to 30. See http://www.mwf.com.au/2009/ for more details.

BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL. September 9-13. See http://www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au/ for full details.

STAR WARS EXHIBIT at Scienceworks, Melbourne until 4th November.

ANIMANIA: Anime and Manga festival SYDNEY 5-6th September (Venue to be announced). BRISBANE 19th Sept (Venue tba) See http://www.animania.net.au/2009/ for more details.

SUPANOVA: (media/comics/authors events) PERTH: 3-5 July 2009, Claremont Showgrounds, Perth. See http://supanova.com.au (Reported by Thomas Bull)

MANIFEST (Melbourne Anime Festival) 21-23 August 2009. Melbourne Showgrounds.. PRE_REGISTRATION CLOSES 14th July. http://www.manifest.org.au (reported by Thomas Bull)

ARMAGEDDON EXPO, Melbourne, 17-18 October, Melbourne Exhibition Centre. See http://www.armageddonexpo.com

Renowned Australian SF author, LUCY SUSSEX offers an intensive 1 day course on writing SF at The Victorian Writers' Centre 1st Floor, Nicholas Bldg. 37 Swanston St, Melbourneph:. 9654 9068, Applicants must submit sample chapters and story outlines to be eligible to attend this course. Cost $570 (or $530 for VWC members) Course dates: 25 July, 26 September, 28 November. (Reported by Kate Eltham on the Visions List)

CONVENTIONS

GoH = Guest of Honour, OCP = Other Commitments Permitting, tba= to be announced.

ANTICIPATION, the 2009 Worldcon. Montreal, CANADA 6-10 August, 2009.GoH's: Neil Gaiman, Elisabeth Vonarburg, Tom Doherty, David Hartwell and Taral Wayne, Artist GoH Ralph Bakshi. Author Julie Czerneda will be Master of Ceremonies. See http://www.anticipationsf.ca for full details.

CONTINUUM 5: Ether Conference Centre, Mercure Hotel Welcome, 265-281 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne . Galaxies by Gaslight, Friday 14 to Sunday16th August 2009. GoH Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Narelle M. Harris. Membership prices ( to 7 August 2009): adult: $180, student/concession: $125, first-time to Continuum: $125, junior (5-16): $35, supporting: $35. ( See site for further details.) Postal address: Continuum 5 GPO Box 603, Melbourne, VIC 3001 website: http://www.continuum.org.au (Thanks to Thomas Bull for the update!)

CONFLUX 6, Oct 2-5. The Marque Hotel, Northbourne St, Canberra. GoHs James Minz and Marc McBride. Membership prices (to 30 June): full: $200, student/concession: $160; supporting: $30 (Thanks to Thomas Bull for the updated info.)

The World Fantasy Convention in 2009. Celebrating Edgar Allen Poe's 200th Anniversary. 29th Oct – 1st Nov. Fairmont Hotel, 170 South market St, San Jose, California.

TWILIGHT TOUR GoH PETER FACINELLI, CHASKE SPENCER BRISBANE: 10 Oct. SYDNEY: 11 Oct.9am - 6pm. See http://www.thehubproductions.com/twilight-tour-bris-syd for more details. (Reported by Thomas Bull)

WAI-CONN (Perth Anime Convention): 2010 "Demons vs Angels": 23-24 January 2010. See http://www.panic-wa.org, for now, or http://www.wai-con.org closer to that date for more details. (reported by Thomas Bull.)

CONTINUUM 6: 26-28 February 2010. See http://www.continuum.org.au

WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 25-28th March, 2010 at the Royal Albion Hotel Brighton, England. This is the first time this con has been held outside America. LES EDWARDS (aka Edward Miller) and DAVE CARSON are Artist GoHs/ Membership: Attending 60 UK pounds,(or approx 65 Euros,) http://www.whc2010.org

SWANCON 2010: CONTAGION, The 35th Annual Western Australian Speculative Fiction Convention, 1-5 April 2010, Venue: TBA GoHs: Scott Sigler, Ian Irvine Attending: $130 until Oct 31 (cheques can be made out to Swancon 2010 and sent to GPO Box G429 Perth WA 6948) Contact: Jay Watson, swancon2010 at iinet.net.au for more information.

AU CONTRAIRE, NZ Natcon, Fri 27-Sun 29th August, (the week before Aussiecon 4 for those northern hemisphere fans looking to extend their antipodean SF experience) Quality Hotel, Wellington. Full attending membership currently NZ $60. Day & supporting memberships also available. See http://aucontraire.org.nz/ for full details. Snail mail address is PO Box 10104, Wellington NZ.

AUSSIECON 4. Worldcon in Melbourne. 2-6 September 2010, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank. GoH's: Kim Stanley Robinson, Shaun Tan, Robin Johnson. Memberships Aus $210 attending, $70 supporting. $50 child. Payable by credit card or paypal (See http://www.aussiecon4.org.au for more information.)

WORLD FANTASY CONVENTION 2010 will be held October 28-31 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, Ohio (USA) Attending membership US $100. Snail mail WFC 2010, 3824 Patricia Dr, Upper Arlington, OH 43220, USA. Or see http://www.contextsf.org/WFC for more details.

RENO 2011 Worldcon bid. The intergalactic travel agents of Reno Convention Fandom, Inc. are delighted to announce a bid to host the 69th World Science Fiction Convention in 2011 (August 17-21) in the "Biggest Little City in the World," Reno, Nevada. See what Reno has to offer at http://www.rcfi.org, or e-mail info at rcfi.org if you want to support this Worldcon bid. Australian Agent: Jean Weber. To pay for presupporting memberships in A$, you can send Jean a cheque (payable to Jean Weber) or pay via Paypal to Australia at rcfi. org. Presupporting rates are A$20 ordinary, A$100 Friend, or for A$110+ you'll be considered a Really Close Friend.

OTHER INFORMATION RESOURCES:

The Inkspillers web site, http://www.inkspillers.com. is a great source of market information for SF writers that is always being updated by Tony Plank.

For links to books, movies and television shows see John Tipper's homepage: http://www.collectingbooksandmagazines.com

Sci-fi REPORTER is a SF news service covering cons, fan clubs and media, edited by Stuart Blair. To subscribe to this list send an e-mail to scifireporter at yahoo.com

SMW Editing & Proof reading services for academic (including theses), fiction & non-fiction. For more details or arrange a quote, e-mail s.murraywhite at gmail.com (Please note new e-mail address.)

KopperKat Manuscript Assessment and Editing service. Industry professional with many years' experience as an editor and best-selling author goes beyond the norm to assist you with your writing. Enquiries: kopperkat at gmail. com

If you want a great fanzine resource offering fanzines in PDF format, go to http://efanzines.com where Bill Burns hosts the electronic versions of a wide variety of the world's best fanzines. Australians whose fanzines are available include Bill Wright, Bruce Gillespie, Kim Huett and Ron Clarke.

The Bullsheet is available online at http://www.bullsheet.sf.org.au. and as a FREE monthly e-mail through the AUSSFBULL mailing list. To join send a blank e-mail to AUSSFBULL-subscribe at yahoogroups. com. The Bullsheet is also available as a snail-mail subscription for 24x55 cent stamps sent to Edwina Harvey c/- 12 Flinders St, Matraville, 2036. Send your news e-mail to edwinafan at yahoo.com.

Looking for hand-made original ceramics and silk with a SF or Fantasy (and increasingly horse and donkey) theme? Check Edwina's CELESTIAL COBBLER CERAMICS see http://www.celestialcobbler.com. Say you read the Bullsheet and get a "staff discount"

For no sufficiently explained reason this Fanzine still supports The Minneapolis in '73 Worldcon Bid

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