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StoryFest is not simply a festival - it’s a community inspired experience that brings people and stories together in unique ways. Join Patron Markus Zusak, local storytellers and musicians and our spe...

In this workshop you will learn some of the basics of this popular writing genre – memoir – including how to find the right theme to focus on, how to structure your life story so it makes for engaging...

One of the keys to good storytelling is pacing – knowing when to skim over or summarise sections of a narrative and when to show action and character in scene. During this half-day workshop, we will l...

Following a sellout lunch in 2022, Fiona returns to discuss her recent novels, forthcoming offerings and everything else that’s happening in her world. (Hosted by Bannisters by the Sea)

In the words of Atticus Finch: ‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view and until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.’ In this workshop we’ll g...

Where you set your fiction or creative non-fiction is crucial to creating a compelling atmosphere and the right mood in your work. Think of Remarque’s haunted wartime Europe or Lorrie Moore’s hilariou...

Join Noel and Trish Butler and their fellow storytellers on a journey that brings to life and celebrates the traditional indigenous approaches to story. Share in the history and tradition of local Abo...

Take a spin through Aussie holidays of the past with MOTEL, the acclaimed live show from comedian and self-proclaimed design nerd Tim Ross and musician Kit Warhurst. Sentimental, nostalgic and of cour...

Grab a coffee, and sit back while three of Australia’s leading authors, journalists and commentators unpack, dissect and try to make sense of the news that matters here and around the globe. Lech Blai...

Take a dive into the world of romance and love in all its dimensions with three of Australia’s leading writers, each whom have very different approaches to the genre. The romance panel at StoryFest in...

Great authors capture our imagination not just through their latest publications, but rather across a body of must-read work. Rarely do we take time to discuss a writer’s work in detail, explore what ...

The best, most memorable stories are often linked to characters that leap from the text straight into our imaginations. Hear from novelist and screenwriter Debra Oswald; the voice of more than 300 aud...

Technology makes life easier, right? But how easy is too easy? How do we manage the consequences - expected or otherwise - of AI on society, and with it the future of employment, health, education and...

It’s no secret women still face challenges at every level of society. Join us for a conversation featuring three powerful storytellers who continue to shine a light on issues that matter and shape a w...

Two of Australia’s top selling authors discuss what it takes to create quality popular fiction, what it’s like to experience connection with a wide readership, and the pressure of continuing to delive...

The impact of Indigenous artists, activists and storytellers only continues to grow, as they tell critically important stories that move our communities and nation forward. Join this stellar panel in ...

In an increasingly challenging world, what is the role and responsibility of writers and communicators to explore difficult terrain and challenge audiences? Join this session as an author, doctor-come...

Family dynamics are rich territories for fiction and non-fiction writers. Join this discussion between three great storytellers who explore the complexities and richness of family life, from the big b...

In 2023, members of local theatrical group Milton Follies wrote, directed and performed three original short plays for Goulburn’s Festival of Regional Theatre One Act Wonder competition, earning award...

Stephanie Alexander AO is regarded as one of the greats of Australia’s food industry, a reputation earned through her thirty years as owner-chef of several restaurants, as the author of 20 influential...