When
SaturdayApril 6
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Where
Conservatorium of Music Concert Hall
Corner Auckland and Laman St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
$30/$20 livestream+ Transaction fee
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Dark Places: Chris Hammer and Louise Milligan
After decades working as journalists, it might seem a natural progression for Chris Hammer and Louise Milligan to turn their attention to crime fiction. Chris covered international affairs and federal politics for more than 30 years, and Louise’s investigative journalism has most notably included high-profile child sexual abuse cases, such as the trial of Cardinal George Pell. They speak with Dan Cox about how their careers have influenced their fiction writing, and the dark places they draw from.
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The Speakers
Chris Hammer
After decades working as journalists, it might seem a natural progression for Chris Hammer and Louise Milligan to turn their attention to crime fiction. Chris covered international affairs and federal…
Louise Milligan
After decades working as journalists, it might seem a natural progression for Chris Hammer and Louise Milligan to turn their attention to crime fiction. Chris covered international affairs and federal…
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