Astrebla Publishing

Astrebla* Publishing, the imprint of author Mark Kleinschmidt, began its journey in 1997 with the release of his collection of bush verse.

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Westering - bush verse of Western Queensland went on to become an award-winning best seller, taking out the prestigious Golden Gumleaf Bush Laureate, Book of the Year award in 1998, and selling over 10,000 copies.

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Astrebla Publishing also released The Ringer's Note, an audio album of selected poems from Westering. It sold over 6,000 units.

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Astrebla Publishing is committed to supporting charities that improve people's lives. Our giving program sees 10% of the profits from our books go to specified causes. When you buy one of our books, you are not only supporting an independent author, but contributing to a worthy cause.

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Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the world's largest aeromedical organisations. It delivers 24 hour emergency medical services to rural and remote Australia, and provides primary health care where mainstream health services are not available.​​​

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A21 is one of the largest organisations in the world solely fighting human trafficking. They not only respond to trafficking already happening, but actively work on the frontlines to prevent it in the first place. With our help, they can accomplish their mission to abolish slavery everywhere, forever.

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RizeUp Australia drives awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected, giving them the hope and empowerment to move on to a life free from violence.​

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*Astrebla is the scientific name for Mitchell Grass (Astrebla spp.), which gives its name to the vast western Queensland grassland, the Mitchell Grass Downs.