The following sites are a smidgen of what is available on the World Wide Web. These are some of the sites I have found personally beneficial and which other writers may find equally helpful. More links will be listed as time permits.

The Australian Society of Authors
The Society provides members with its journal publication and regular newsletters, a contract advisory service, mentorships and advise on writing, copyright and publishing. Lists publishers, editors and agents on the Web site.
http://www.asauthors.org/cgi-bin/asa/information.cgi

Erismac's Books for Writers in Australia
Eris Mac provides valuable Aussie market resources for writers, including short story markets and competitions, poetry markets and competitions, as well as a special publication of listings for young (under 18) writers and poets.
http://www.users.tpg.com.au/erismac/

Fellowship of Australian Writers
A worthwhile organisation, especially for new writers, and has branches in most states. Sends out a regular newsletter that lists literary competitions, awards and publishing opportunities.
The Web address for the Victorian branch is:
http://www.writers.asn.au

Victorian Writers Centre
Provides members with a regular newsletter that lists literary competitions and opportunities, workshops, seminars and information, as well as a lending library of resources.
http://www.writers-centre.org

NSW Writers Centre
Offers workshops, publications, information and a literary competition. Sends out a regular, informative newsletter to members.
http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/menu.html

Ozlit
Gives links and databases appropriate to writers, including 'books and writers' and writers' organisations.
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~ozlit

Copyright Agency Limited
A valuable organisation for writers, artists, publishers and readers.
http://www.copyright.com.au

Australian Copyright Council
Provides information sheets, publications, updates, seminars and advice on Australian Copyright.
http://www.copyright.org.au

Absolute Write
Provides articles, directories, market listings, and all kinds of information for writers.
http://www.absolutewrite.com

Writer's Net
Includes resources for writers, listings of editors, agents, publishers
http://www.writers.net

Writers Write
This is a comprehensive site with resources, market, job and guidelines listings.
http://www.writerswrite.com

Writing World
A great site of writing tips, useful articles, opportunities for writers and links.
http://www.writing-world.com

Internet Resources for Writers
Heaps of links for writers and writing.
http://www.internet-resources.com/writers

Fiction Addiction
Provides articles, publishers, resources, etc.
http://fictionaddiction.net

Predators and Editors
A wealth of information, links and lists.
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors

Juan Ciuro, author
Juan's new book, 'Lousy Puerto Rican', takes the reader on a journey few would ordinarily experience. With humour, honesty and a no-nonsense approach to life and writing, Juan engages the reader from first word to last.
http://www.lousypuertorican.com

Gavin L. O'Keefe, illustrator
Gavin's talent and skill, whether in pen and ink, colour or digital illustration, are evident in the continually growing, and diverse, projects he undertakes. For a sampling of his style and many credits have a look at his web site.
http://www.geocities.com/flyingspider2002/index2.html