The live stream of this event will be available on this page from 6.30pm AEST, Thursday 14 August. Poetry: love it or loathe it, six daring voices debate its worth in a fierce, funny and unmissable ...

Below you will find policy documentation relating to our Health and Safety Policy, Commitment to Child Safety, Complaints and Public Interest Disclosure Procedure and Ticketing Terms & Conditions. If ...

What is it like being the son of one of Australia’s most revered authors? Bryce Courtenay was one of Australia's most beloved authors, captivating readers with engrossing, deeply moving works like The ...

Artist Ita Mehrotra and illustrator Sofia Sabbagh sit down to discuss graphic storytelling as a powerful tool of resistance and political engagement in our current moment. Incorporating elements of ...

The 2025 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards are proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria.

The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards (VPLAs) were inaugurated by the Victorian Government in 1985 to honour literary achievement by Australian writers. Administered by The Wheeler Centre on behalf ...

Gain a new perspective on your creative practice with award-winning author Laura Jean McKay, in this special seminar for writers of all levels. Taking the wrong path and making mistakes – we've all ...

Canada and New Zealand began signing treaties with their respective First Nations people centuries ago. Why is Australia so far behind? Treaty offers an opportunity for everyone who calls Victoria ...

Embark on a fascinating journey through physics, art and the night sky with superstar theoretical astrophysicist, Dr Katie Mack. Can we really know what happened at the beginning of the universe? Or ...

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, hear from a remarkable line-up of Indigenous writers, scholars and thinkers whose work has shaped our literary landscape. Opening up rich dialogues at the intersection ...

Jana Wendt unveils her debut work of fiction – a keenly drawn collection of short stories that go to the heart of the human condition. After decades away from the spotlight, beloved Gold Logie-winning ...

Discover the art of theatre-making in a one-day masterclass with leading Australian playwrights. Take a deep dive into the craft, process and industry of theatre-making in this special masterclass ...