The most famous Australian authors - These Australia authors have used their writing to shape the way we see Australia today. From children's books to thriller novels, these are the most famous Australian writers.

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A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson - An author, journalist and bush poet best known for his poem called 'Waltzing Matilda'.

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Ten dollar note - He also wrote 'The Man From Snowy River', a tale that has been told and retold throughout Australian history. It is even on the ten dollar note.

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Simplicity - This author was renowned for his storytelling skills about the beauty of life in the Australian outback.

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Mem Fox - Anyone who grew up in Australia as a child would know and recommend Mem Fox's 'Possum Magic'.

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'Possum Magic' - Since 1983, 'Possum Magic' has continued to excite youngsters and teach them about the diversity of the outback.

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In celebration of the children's books' prevailing popularity, $2 coins were minted to marked the 35th anniversary.

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Matthew Reilly - World renowned thriller writer, Reilly is a New York Times and #1 International bestselling author of more than ten books.

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Novels - He has written 17 novels and three mini-books in the U.S.

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Producer - According to IMDB, he was also executive producer for films including 'Mother Fish' and 'Blue World Order'.

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Richard Flanagan - The Man Booker Prize winner of 2014 has been described as one of the great novelists of his generation.

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Recognised - He is recognised not only for his detailed depictions of Australia's rich history, but also for bringing Tasmania to the forefront in Australian literature.

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Prize - 'The Narrow Road to the Dark North' was the book that won him the Man Booker Prize in 2014.

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Melina Marchetta -

Author of teen and young adult fiction novels, Marchetta is known for her accurate depiction of the teen psyche.

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Books library - Her titles 'Looking For Alibrandi', 'Saving Francesca', and 'On The Jellicoe Road' were all critically acclaimed for her writing style, as well as her two latest novels.

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'Looking For Alibrandi' - Her first novel written in 1992 was adapted to film in 2000.

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Tim Winton - A jack of all trades, Winton has written novels, children's books, non-fiction books, and short stories about Australian life.

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'Breath' - His novel 'Breath' even made it to the big screen with Simon Baker playing a lead role in the 2017 film adaptation of the same name.

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Awards - This Australian writer has won many awards including four Miles Franklin Awards throughout his career.

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Bryce Courtenay - South African-born novelist, Courtenay was one of Australia's best-selling authors.

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Notable - One of his most notable novels was 'The Power of One'.

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Work - In 1995, he became a Member of the Order of Australia for his work.

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Kate Grenville - This Australian author has written fiction, non-fiction, biography, and books about the writing process.

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Fifteen - Throughout her writing career she has written 15 books, and won many awards including the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for 'The Secret River' in 2006.

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Films - Some of her novels have been adapted to film including 'Lilian's Story' and 'The Secret River'.

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Helen Garner -

As an Australian writer, Garner is renowned for her work in the form of novels, short stories, screenwriting and journalism.

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'Monkey Grip' -

'Monkey Grip' and 'The Spare Room' were known for their connection to Garner in which she incorporated her personal experiences into the novels.

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Sally Morgan - Aboriginal artist and author Morgan descended from the Bailgu people.

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Honest - Her first novel 'My Place' depicts her Aboriginal family's history, the brutal past of Australia and the treatment of indigenous Australians by white settlers.

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Human rights - In 1987, she received the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission humanitarian award for her work.

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