Meridian Australis is Melbourne’s premier speculative fiction organisation.

We work with emerging and established writers and creatives to craft narratives, build worlds, and platform Australian voices.

Meridian Australis is Melbourne’s premier speculative fiction organisation.

We work with emerging and established writers and creatives to craft narratives, build worlds, and platform Australian voices.

Explore some of our publications.

AN ANTHOLOGY

AUSTRAL 2025

A collection of nine original
science fiction and fantasy stories
from emerging Australian writers.

AN ILLUSTRATED COLLECTION

A dark fantasy worldbuilding project, including stories, art and
soundscapes.

A PODCAST

An exploration of speculative
fiction classics, through the
eyes of our writers.

AN ANTHOLOGY

A collection of nine original
science fiction and fantasy stories
from emerging Australian writers.

AN ILLUSTRATED COLLECTION

A dark fantasy worldbuilding project, including stories, art and
soundscapes.

A PODCAST

An exploration of speculative
fiction classics, through the
eyes of our writers.

OPEN SUBMISSION CALL

CRUX 2026

An annual print and digital anthology, showcasing the best science fiction, fantasy, and horror made in Australia. 

Submissions open from December 1 2025 to January 31 2026.

Highlighting emerging Australian voices in speculative fiction.

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