One of Australia’s literary icons unveils her latest work about family, masculinity and the influential role of sport in the lives of young people. In Helen Garner’s much-anticipated book The Season ...

Join us for the final edition of The Next Big Thing for 2024, as five emerging voices explore themes of search, loss and discovery. Don’t miss the last edition of Next Big Thing for 2024. This beloved ...

Welcome to the Shaun Micallef variety hour, where anything goes ... as long as it’s in praise of the latest addition to the Australian literary canon: Micallef’s new book Slivers, Shards and Skerricks ...

Emerging writers run wild at this Spring Fling edition of our popular Next Big Thing series. Join us on the rooftop garden terrace of narrm ngarrgu Library and hear from some of Australia’s brightest ...

A season of curiosity unleashed. Spring Fling returns for 2024 with wild abandon. This year, we’ve curated a lineup of change-makers, rule-breakers and singular storytellers to challenge your ...

The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations, debates, readings, performances and discussions, it deepens public engagement with the most ...

These five outstanding writers will each receive $15,000 to develop their work. The Wheeler Centre will match each writer with an experienced mentor to undertake a 12-month mentorship. The Wheeler ...

Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards by voting for their favourite Shortlisted or Highly Commended book. The winner of the People’s Choice ...

Liminal is delighted to announce the inaugural Liminal Festival for writers and readers. After eight years of conversations, Liminal is moving beyond print and screen for three thrilling days at The ...

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