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Australia’s leading visionaries converge for a lively and candid discussion on the bold ideas shaping Australia’s social and political future.

Celebrating the winner of 2024’s Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, Rachel Morton discusses her highly anticipated novel The Sun Was Electric Light.

An evening of readings and performance to launch Next Chapter fellowship recipient Anne-Marie Te Whiu’s debut poetry collection, a defiant celebration of her Māori lineage, language and culture.

Two remarkable authors join forces for a moving and insightful conversation about the challenges of living with a ‘broken brain’ at this edition of Books and Ideas at Montalto.

As we enter the second half of this pivotal decade, what is the evolving role of citizens in shaping major political, social and cultural shifts in Australia?

New York Times-bestselling author duo join forces to discuss their latest tale – a YA medieval romp brimming with treachery, swordplay and excellent snacks.

Photographer Julian Kingma and voluntary assisted dying advocate Andrew Denton come together for a discussion about dignity, compassion and the revolution of end-of-life care in Australia.

A family holiday. A tiny beach house. Scorching heat. And the secret behind Gramma’s mouthwatering meatballs. Greg Heffley is back – and trouble is brewing – in this special performance by Jeff Kinney