Mags Webster, a poet, writer, and editor, has died at the age of 61 from pancreatic cancer. She was known for her work showcased in journals and anthologies across Australia, Asia, and the US. Webster also served as an arts administrator focused on First Nations artists in Western Australia.
Mags Webster passed away at 61 due to pancreatic cancer. Originally from the UK, she relocated to Perth, Western Australia, in 2003. There, she established herself as a prominent figure in the literary scene, publishing two collections of poetry.
Her debut book, The Weather of Tongues, earned the Anne Elder award in 2011, recognizing it as the best first book of poetry published in Australia that year. Her second collection, Nothing to Declare, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s literary awards in 2021. Webster's poetry appeared in various journals and anthologies in Australia, Asia, and the United States.
Beyond writing, Webster worked as an arts administrator, collaborating with First Nations artists in Western Australia. Her contributions highlighted her commitment to cultural and literary endeavors in the region.
