Announced this evening:
News: 2009 Ditmar Award finalists

The Ditmar sub-committee has released the Australian SF ("Ditmar") Awards finalists for 2009. This ballot honours the best works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror published by Australians in 2008 as nominated by members of Australian fandom.

Best Novel

* Fivefold, Nathan Burrage (Random House)
* Hal Spacejock: No Free Lunch, Simon Haynes (Fremantle Press)
* Tender Morsels, Margo Lanagan (Allen & Unwin)
* How to Ditch Your F