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Acclaimed country music artist Kasey Chambers will be the special guest at an event on November 2 at University of Newcastle's Conservatorium of Music. She will perform and speak about her new memoir Just Don't Be a D**khead and Other Profound Things I've Learnt! 🎟️newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/kasey-chambers…

Don't miss our special event with acclaimed country music artist Kasey Chambers tomorrow at University of Newcastle's Conservatorium of Music from 4pm. 🎟️Learn more and book tickets at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/kasey-chambers…

Jodi Picoult joined us in Newcastle on the final night of her Australian tour and spoke with as much energy and passion as if it were her first. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to University of Newcastle, Allen & Unwin and MacLeans Booksellers for supporting this special event.

The finalists in the 2025 NWF/joanne burns Microlit Awards have been announced. Entrants were asked to respond in no more than 200 words to the theme of ‘ricochet’. Ricochet, an anthology featuring prize finalists will be launched at #NWF2025 Learn more shortaustralianstories.com.au

We are thrilled to announce Markus Zusak, Julie Goodwin, John Safran, Prof Anita Heiss AM, @hannahferg & Peter Greste are among 155 writers participating in #NWF2025 from April 4 to 6. Full program available from February 14 & tickets go on sale the same day. newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/first-writers-…

Looking for a holiday gift for the book lovers in your life? 🎁 Surprise them with a NWF gift voucher! Valued from $25 up to $200 and valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Redeemable on select festival events. Learn more at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/gift-vouchers/

Did you miss our special events with Tim Winton, Jodi Picoult and Kasey Chambers? Or maybe you just want to relive the conversation? Our #StoriesToYou podcast episodes are out NOW! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/podcasts/

We're thrilled to announce that Lucia Osborne-Crowley will be in Newcastle on February 28 to speak with festival director Rosemarie Milsom about her powerful book The Lasting Harm: Witnessing the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Learn more and book tickets at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/2025-internati…

The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author, Dava Sobel, will appear in Newcastle on March 9 to speak about science and storytelling. Learn more and book tickets at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/2025-internati…

Need a last-minute Christmas present but don't want to hit the shops? Give them a NWF Gift Voucher✨ Valued from $25 to $200 with plenty of choice in between and valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Learn more at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/gift-vouchers/

✨2025 VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN✨ Each year, we are supported by a team of volunteers who give their time to ensure we can present the annual festival. If you love books, enjoy interacting with people and want to be a part of #NWF2025, register at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/volunteer-with…

Join us on February 28 for a special pre-festival event with Lucia Osborne-Crowley, who will speak with festival director Rosemarie Milsom about her powerful book The Lasting Harm: Witnessing the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Learn more and book at trybooking.com/events/landing…

Want to experience #NWF2025 behind the scenes? Join us on festival weekend as a volunteer! We have a range of roles available, from helping at the information desk to ensuring our sessions run smoothly as an usher. Learn more & apply before 20 February at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/volunteer-with…

Join us on March 9 for an afternoon with Pulitzer Prize finalist & New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel, who will speak about her most recent book, The Elements of Marie Curie. If you love science & storytelling, you don't want to miss this. 🎟️ trybooking.com/events/landing…

VOLUNTEER AT #NWF2025✨ Each year, we are supported by a team of up to 150 enthusiastic volunteers. People of all ages from across the Hunter region and beyond give their time to ensure we can present the annual festival. Register before 20 February at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/volunteer-with…

We're thrilled to announce broadcaster & author Sarah Macdonald will be hosting our special event with award-winning American writer Dava Sobel on 9 March at the Conservatorium of Music. Tickets on sale now trybooking.com/events/landing… Thanks to Adelaide Writers' Week and University of Newcastle

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