Zadie Smith returns to Melbourne to explore how literature and imagination trace the unseen fractures of our existence, showcasing her unrivalled ability to think deeply and compassionately about the challenges of our times.
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs Bob Carr takes the stage to discuss the state of Australian politics, global affairs and his new book Bring Back Yesterday, a moving reflection on the loss of his wife.
Discover the next wave of standout voices in Australian writing at the first edition of The Next Big Thing for 2026.
Join Kathy Lette – beloved humourist and co-author of the Australian classic Puberty Blues – as she returns with another riotously entertaining tale.
A host of Melbourne International Comedy Festival comics gather to explore how comedy survives, thrives and occasionally lands a punch on authoritarianism.
Join Mununjali poet and The Next Chapter fellowship recipient Maria van Neerven in celebration of the launch of her debut poetry collection.
Can we still have nuanced conversations in a polarised world? Leading academics Daniel Heller and Farid Zaid make the case for learning the art of agreeing to disagree.
Preeminent philosopher A. C. Grayling returns to Melbourne to discuss one of the most urgent issues of our time: the decline of democracy.
In this special live podcast recording of Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Sarah Wilson explores how we might live more thoughtfully in an age of uncertainty.
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