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From activist anthems through to the intimacy of his later works, Rob Hirst was one of our greatest wordsmiths, the singing drummer whose lyrics helped shape the soundtrack to this nation. Take a peak behind the process with World is Almost At Peace, a special memento for fans of Rob and Midnight Oil.

Over almost 50 years, Rob wrote and co-wrote some of Australia’s best-known songs: ‘Beds Are Burning’, ‘The Dead
Heart’, ‘Best of Both Worlds’, ‘Kosciusko’, ‘King of the Mountain’, ‘Read About It’, ‘Forgotten Years’ and many more. And here for the first time, Rob shines a light on his songwriting process with Jim Moginie and Peter Garrett, breaking down the writing process line-by-line. A unique and unusual insight into a deeply private band’s songwriting method.

World is Almost at Peace is available now from all good bookstores.

@midnightoilband @lexhirst by @panterapress

A fungus called dead man's fingers, carnivorous plants and an ancient oddity 😲

These are just some of the strange, beautiful and bizarre botanical illustrations featured in our new book What the Flora? written by Vanessa Fuchs. There are more than 50 artworks throughout the book, many of them held in the Daniel Solander Library at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

Join librarian Miguel Garcia and Vanessa as they explore some of their favourites. From carnivorous pitcher plants (Nepenthes rafflesiana) and ancient Welwitschia mirabilis to the eerie fungus known as dead man's fingers (Xylaria polymorpha).

These amazing botanical illustrations will be display at the What the Flora? book launch on Tuesday 22 September at The Garden Gallery from 6-8pm. Book your ticket via @botanicsydney link in bio.

Artworks shown: Nepenthes and Welwitschia by Walter Hood Fitch and Dead man's fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) by Robert Kaye Greville. by @panterapress

UPDATE: this will now be held at the gorgeous @therosereadbookshop store!

Missed the first Juicy event? As the Lebanese say, NO WORRAH, we have more events coming up. Join us this Thursday for a lush evening of Juicy life storytelling with some of my favourite writers who have influenced me so much and who I am in constant awe of: the hilarious Shirley Le, Dr Michael Mohammed Ahmad and Winnie Dunn, and now with a bonus special surprise guest of Mark Mariano hosting us, what a treat!

Thank you to the @therosereadbookshop for organising! by @panterapress

JUICY IS BIRTHED INTO THE WORLD. 🍅

I cannot believe I am writing these words.

This book took 38 years to live and write. It contains so much of what I’ve loved, lost, learned and carried. It changed my life long before it ever reached a bookshelf. My only wish is that it does the same for anyone who needs it.

If you read it, thank you. If you gift it, thank you. If you tell a friend about it, thank you.

I hope she finds her people.

Happy book birthday, Juicy. 💗 by @panterapress

🩷 Trials Of Power Blogger Tour 🩷

The duology is complete and this is one you want to add to your immediate TBR list! @letters_from_neverland 🩷

Thank you so much, @panterapress, for gifting me these beautiful copies of book 1, The Rule and book 2, The Oath!

Blurb 💫

She has lived only in shadows, but now she must step into the light.

Born and raised by the Baleful, an assassin guild spoken of only in hushed rumours, Zinha is chosen for a dangerous assignment – a game of seduction with a deadly goal that will test everything she’s trained for. The King wishes to invade the neighbouring country of Maetora, but he must first neutralise their ruler – and her dangerous magic.

Zinha infiltrates The Trial of Power, a magical competition during which the Maetorian Heir chooses his consort. She must seduce the Heir, uncover his mother’s secrets and topple their kingdom from within. But Heir Reyher is not what she expected, and neither are the Maetorians. Especially Mateo, a fellow contestant with his own secrets.

As Zinha gains more distance from the darkness of her previous life, doubts begin to surface about everything she’s been told. When rumours of a rival assassin threaten her success – and the lives of the people she has come to love – Zinha is forced to choose between the powerful bonds of her past and the fragile hope of an unexpected future. Because time is running out, and the Baleful live by only one rule:

Succeed or die.

♡♡♡♡♡♡ by @panterapress

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#Juicy by @panterapress

Charlotte's boyfriend vanishes when his seaplane disappears without a trace… but that's only the beginning. Discover the gripping mystery of Without a Trace! by @panterapress

The book launch you’ve all been waiting for! (I’ve never had so many people ask me to post a tile before.)

Come and join us for a joyous celebration with the iconic @antoinette_lattouf to help launch my debut memoir Juicy!

Tickets available here and in bio: https://www.betterreadevents.com/events/juicy-launch-sheree-joseph-in-conversation-with-antoinette-lattouf by @panterapress

Without A Trace is officially out now.

Synopsis - Fans of Lisa Jewell will devour Without A Trace, a fast-paced thriller set between Sydney and the NSW Mid North Coast which asks one central question - who in your life do you trust when the people you love are gone?

I’m so thrilled to watch my second novel fly and thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way, most especially my family, friends, fellow authors and all the readers, book retailers, library staff and book bloggers who make up our Australian book-loving community.

#pantera press
#hardiegrant
#domesticnoir
#domesticthriller
#australiancrimewriter by @panterapress

You never forget your first loves and your first readers!! Early reviews of Juicy have been a rave so far! Honoured to be read and endorsed by some of the best writers in the country 💗🍅🧿🍒☀️✨

Thank you @bkjabour @bysarahayoub @kathy.lette @amanihaydar @mdulaneywrites and Mohammed and Winnie @sweatshop.ws

Pre-order Juicy now! https://panterapress.lnk.to/Juicy by @panterapress

Thrilled to announce our new arrival, born on 6am July 28 2026 (release date) but also right now (that’s on magic) baby weighs 1.05 pounds, proud parent: me (and my village). Mother and baby are doing well.

Thank you for all of your support!

You can pre-order my literary spawn in the link in bio. #glossygal #maincharacter #bookhardlaunch #books #memoir by @panterapress

From the driving beat of Midnight Oil to his final written words.

Pantera Press and Hardie Grant Books are thrilled to announce the publication of legendary Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst’s final book World is Almost at Peace: A Lifetime of Songwriting for Midnight Oil and More.

From activist anthems through to the intimacy of his later works, Rob Hirst was one of our greatest wordsmiths, the singing drummer whose lyrics helped shape the soundtrack to this nation.

Over almost 50 years, Rob wrote and co-wrote some of Australia’s best-known songs: ‘Beds Are Burning’, ‘The Dead Heart’, ‘Best of Both Worlds’, ‘Kosciusko’, ‘King of the Mountain’, ‘Read About It’, ‘Forgotten Years’ and many more. And here for the first time, Rob shines a light on his songwriting process with Jim Moginie and Peter Garrett, breaking down the writing process line-by-line. A unique and unusual insight into a deeply private band’s songwriting method.

Pre-order now via Link in Bio.
Released 27 October 2026.
#midnightoil #robhirst by @panterapress