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Meanland: Literature, Genre and the Digital Age

Jacinda Woodhead, Myke Bartlett, Lili Wilkinson and Louise Swinn ask: will today's genre be tomorrow's literature?

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The Late Great: Christina Stead

Ramona Koval, playwright Darryl Emerson and writer Rodney Hall discuss the satire and wit of the late Christina Stead.


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Alex Miller

Esteemed novelist Alex Miller talks about 'Autumn Laing', art, love and imagination with Geordie Williamson.

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Law and Order Week: Compassionate Bastard

Former Villawood boss Peter Mitchell, refugee advocate David Manne and Peter Mares discuss Australia's asylum seekers.


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Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman explores love and death, the tyranny of genre, sneezing baby pandas and red daleks with Clem Bastow.

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Tom Stoppard

Tom Stoppard talks about his life and work, and the "unfathomably interesting" space between audiences and performers.


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The Slap

Key figures in the TV adaptation of Christos Tsiolkas' novel The Slap discuss its journey from page to screen.

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Lunchbox/Soapbox: Thomas Keneally on Australians from Eureka to the Diggers

Thomas Keneally tells a story of racism, wartime politics, empire and the life and death of White Australia.


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Paul Keating

In a marathon session, Paul Keating talks cultural vision, reconciliation, reform and creativity with Robert Manne.

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You Say You Want a Revolution: The Arab Spring

In partnership with the Melbourne Festival, our expert panel explores the achievements and impact of the Arab Spring ...


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No One Understands Me: Teen Diary Readings

Nick Coyle and Justin Heazlewood relive the shame, angst and ecstasy of their teen diaries.

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Jon Ronson

UK journalist Jon Ronson talks psychopathy, sleuthing and having a fragile sense of certainty with Sam Pang.


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David Astle Re-works Words

Crossword maker David Astle remixes language

 

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