Two Hunter region residents are among five writers shortlisted for the 2026 Fresh Ink Prize. This is the sixth year Newcastle Writers Festival has offered the prize, which is open…
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Newcastle Writers Festival was thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Story Hunter Schools Writing Competition at a special event in Newcastle City Library on Saturday 29 August. The…
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Newcastle Writers Festival is delighted to announce a special spring program with an exciting lineup of Australian and international writers. Four events will be held throughout September and October, and…
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Join us for a special event with one of Britain’s most celebrated writers, Andrew O’Hagan, at Newcastle Library on Wednesday 14 October 6.30-7.30pm. Andrew will speak to Rosemarie Milsom about…
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Launched at the Newcastle Ocean Baths ahead of our 2026 festival weekend, our Read the Room project is a series of monthly reading parties held in venues across Newcastle. Enjoy…
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Join us for this special event with Suzie Miller on Thursday 1 October 2026 7.30-8.30pm at Newcastle Theatre Company. Suzie Miller reflects on her remarkable career across theatre, literature and…
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Newcastle Writers Festival would like to acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the festival takes place, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend this respect to all First Nations people attending our festival.
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