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"This story took me into the shadows of the past, all the way through to where they extend into the present." Kate Holden at #mountainwritersfestival

"Language comes from the land. Even if all of the people were wiped out, the land would teach the language to those who come next." Evelyn Araluen at #mountainwritersfestival

Having the most fabulous, inspirational day at the Mountain Writers Festival 5 minutes from home. #mountainwritersfestival

"Travelling to these places I found that they had a weight and aura of darkness." Josh Kemp on the research that informed the trauma, violence and horror in his book Banjawarn.

"Art doesn't succeed when it's self reverential, when it's only about the artist." Peter Garrett at #mountainwritersfestival

I’m optimistic about humanity’s capacity to solve wicked problems says Peter Garrett Mountain Writers Festival

Through the kindness of strangers I got a ticket to ⁦Peter Garrett⁩ uplifting talk at the wonderful #mountainwritersfestival today “As humans we have the capacity to hope, the capacity to imagine what could be better and the capacity to have a go at it.” ⁦Mountain Writers Festival⁩

Closing quote of the day at Mountain Writers Festival on the “90 minutes to save the world” panel “parents: if a bear was attacking your kids would you stand in front of the bear or behind it?” 🙏🏼 @clairegcoleman re: why adults need to lead the change, not ask the kids to on climate

Jane Burns Mountain Writers Festival Second this. A really special event. Congrats to Sonia, Amy, Elise, volunteers & team. Thanks to the local community. Utmost respect and thanks to the Traditional Owners of Country in the Macedon region - the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Peoples 🖤♥️💛

V. E. Patton (Strachan) Mountain Writers Festival did a brilliant job. The Macedon Ranges put out a beautiful sunny day. All in all a great time was had by all!

Now the #mountainwritersfestival is run and done we wanted to extend our thanks to the wonderful community who made it an incredible success: speakers, sponsors, volunteers and of course, festival goers. Thanks to all friends of the festival!