More than ten acclaimed books
Ten works of fiction plus a bestselling Queensland crime-and-corruption series.
Source: Penguin Books Australia ↗
REAL PERSON · REPRESENTED BY TWO UNKNOWNS
Matt Condon
Author, journalist and event host
Award-winning Australian author and journalist available for literary, true-crime and public-speaking engagements.
Based in Queensland, Australia · by arrangementNamed human talentSource-linked credentialsHuman-approved terms
PROFILE
A career built on stories that matter
Matthew Condon is a prize-winning Australian novelist, investigative journalist and podcaster. Beginning at the Gold Coast Bulletin in 1984, he has written for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sun-Herald, Melbourne’s Sunday Age, The Courier-Mail and The Australian. He has published ten books of fiction, including The Trout Opera, alongside a bestselling body of true-crime work examining Queensland crime and police corruption. His audio work includes hosting Ghost Gate Road and ABC’s Dig: Sirens Are Coming. His experience spans long-form investigation, narrative writing, live interviewing, festival appearances and translating complex criminal histories for broad audiences.
Major Australian journalism career
Credits include the Gold Coast Bulletin, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sun-Herald, Sunday Age, The Courier-Mail and The Australian.
Source: University of Queensland Press ↗BODY OF WORK
Books, audio and recognition
Selected credits and awards, with source links for verification.
The Trout Opera
View published source ↗
Ghost Gate Road
View published source ↗Awards & recognition
Steele Rudd Awards for Short Fiction
A Night at the Pink Poodle and The Lulu Magnet won back-to-back Steele Rudd Awards.
Penguin Books Australia ↗Australian Book Industry Award2016
All Fall Down won Small Publisher Adult Book of the Year.
ABIA record via author bibliography ↗Major literary recognition
The Trout Opera was shortlisted for the Queensland Premier’s Prize for Fiction; other work has received NBC Banjo Award recognition.
Penguin Books Australia ↗Selected books
Queensland crime and corruption series2013–2016
Three Crooked Kings; Jacks and Jokers; All Fall Down; Little Fish Are Sweet.
University of Queensland Press ↗The Night Dragon2019
An investigation into Vince O’Dempsey and the disappearance of Barbara McCulkin and her daughters.
University of Queensland Press ↗Selected fiction1988–2007
The Motorcycle Cafe, A Night at the Pink Poodle, The Lulu Magnet, The Pillow Fight and The Trout Opera.
Penguin Books Australia ↗Podcasts & audio
Ghost Gate Road2020
Host of the true-crime investigation into Vince O’Dempsey and his victims.
Ghost Gate Road ↗Dig: Sirens Are Coming2022
Host of the ABC series built around a decade of reporting on Queensland police corruption.
ABC Listen ↗REPUTATION & APPEARANCES
Credibility people can verify
Selected public recognition and appearances. Each item links back to its published source.
“One of the finest writers of his generation.”
Critical recognition for Matthew Condon’s long-form writing.
The Monthly via Ghost Gate Road ↗Words Out West
Festival program appearance with Hedley Thomas discussing investigative storytelling and journalism.
Watch, listen or verify ↗SERVICES
Ways to work with Matt
Guide prices help qualify a request. Final terms depend on format, preparation, travel, recording and reuse.
Keynote or author talk
A prepared talk for festivals, libraries, universities, conferences and corporate audiences.
INDICATIVE GUIDEAUD 1,500–3,500
Event hosting or interviewing
Host a literary, journalism or true-crime event and interview featured guests.
INDICATIVE GUIDEAUD 1,200–3,000
Writing workshop
A practical session on research, narrative non-fiction and investigative writing.
INDICATIVE GUIDEAUD 1,800–4,000
Documentary story consulting
Editorial and story advice for factual and true-crime development.
INDICATIVE GUIDEAUD 2,500–7,500
AVAILABILITY
Check a dateSpeaking, literary events, hosting and selected media work by arrangement.
Typical lead time: 21+ days · Travel: Australia; international by arrangement. Every request is checked privately against confirmed commitments before terms are agreed.