Aurealis #58, edited by Dirk Strasser, opens with Steve Simpson's 'Apartment on Copernicus Street', an alien invasion story that's authentic, powerful, full of surprises, and more than a little chilling. And hold onto your horses for a tough and raunchy Wild West fantasy, with Chris Large's 'The Red House'. Whoa, boy! Kate Forsyth interviews rising stars in Australian SF, Lisa L Hannett and Angela Slatter. And if you're still hanging on for the ride, the usual reviews & news round off this issue.