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SUMMARY:SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Little Lunch with Danny Katz and Mitch Vane!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a LITTLE LUNCH like no other! \nJoin us for a hilarious and fun-filled event celebrating the return of everyone’s favourite imaginative troublemaker\, Rory\, in a brand-new LITTLE LUNCH adventure from award-winning creators Danny Katz and Mitch Vane. \nCome along and step into Rory’s wonderfully silly world as we watch an episode of LITTLE LUNCH on the big screen\, hear a story from the new book and get creative with a special draw-along with Mitch Vane! \nBring your best Rory energy and join us for a very special LITTLE LUNCH these holidays on Thursday 1st October at 11am! \nPre-order copies HERE. \n\nAbout the book: \nReturn to the world of LITTLE LUNCH with fan-favourite Rory in this hilarious\, highly illustrated story by award-winning duo Danny Katz and Mitch Vane. \nRory likes pretending to be different things. On Monday he’s a crocodile\, on Tuesday he’s a giant spider crab\, and on Wednesday he’s a bowling ball. But when he keeps hurting his chin\, Rory decides he better stop pretending and just be himself. The problem is\, he isn’t sure how to be a kid named Rory! \n  \nAbout the creators: \nDanny Katz is the author of many books for kids and adults\, including Spit the Dummy\, S.C.U.M\, The Poppa Platoon and the Little Lunch series. Danny was born in Canada and moved to Australia when he was a kid because he was allergic to maple syrup. After failed careers as a musician\, comedian and car-washer\, he turned to writing and became a columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is best known as the Modern Guru in the Good Weekend magazine. Danny lives in Melbourne with his wife Mitch Vane\, a speckled dog named Specky\, and a badly-washed car. \nMitch Vane is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Melbourne. She divides her time between illustrating children’s books and developing art projects of her own. Mitch loves creating quirky\, humorous characters with watercolour and her scratchy dip pen and her distinctive\, energetic style can be seen in the wide variety of children’s books she has illustrated. Along with the many talented authors she has worked with\, Mitch often collaborates with humour columnist Danny Katz. Together they created the much-loved Little Lunch series which has been successfully adapted as a 28 episode TV show currently available on Netflix. You can find out more about Mitch’s work in the Book section on her website www.mitchvane.com\, Mitch Vane Art on Facebook\, or follow @mitchvane_art on Instagram.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/school-holidays-little-lunch-with-danny-katz-and-mitch-vane/2026-10-01/1/
LOCATION:The Little Bookroom\, 8 Village Ave\, BRUNSWICK EAST\, VIC\, 3057\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Children's Literature
ORGANIZER;CN="The Little Bookroom":MAILTO:orders@littlebookroom.com.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T120000
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SUMMARY:SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Little Lunch with Danny Katz and Mitch Vane!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a LITTLE LUNCH like no other! \nJoin us for a hilarious and fun-filled event celebrating the return of everyone’s favourite imaginative troublemaker\, Rory\, in a brand-new LITTLE LUNCH adventure from award-winning creators Danny Katz and Mitch Vane. \nCome along and step into Rory’s wonderfully silly world as we watch an episode of LITTLE LUNCH on the big screen\, hear a story from the new book and get creative with a special draw-along with Mitch Vane! \nBring your best Rory energy and join us for a very special LITTLE LUNCH these holidays on Thursday 1st October at 11am! \nPre-order copies HERE. \n\nAbout the book: \nReturn to the world of LITTLE LUNCH with fan-favourite Rory in this hilarious\, highly illustrated story by award-winning duo Danny Katz and Mitch Vane. \nRory likes pretending to be different things. On Monday he’s a crocodile\, on Tuesday he’s a giant spider crab\, and on Wednesday he’s a bowling ball. But when he keeps hurting his chin\, Rory decides he better stop pretending and just be himself. The problem is\, he isn’t sure how to be a kid named Rory! \n  \nAbout the creators: \nDanny Katz is the author of many books for kids and adults\, including Spit the Dummy\, S.C.U.M\, The Poppa Platoon and the Little Lunch series. Danny was born in Canada and moved to Australia when he was a kid because he was allergic to maple syrup. After failed careers as a musician\, comedian and car-washer\, he turned to writing and became a columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is best known as the Modern Guru in the Good Weekend magazine. Danny lives in Melbourne with his wife Mitch Vane\, a speckled dog named Specky\, and a badly-washed car. \nMitch Vane is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Melbourne. She divides her time between illustrating children’s books and developing art projects of her own. Mitch loves creating quirky\, humorous characters with watercolour and her scratchy dip pen and her distinctive\, energetic style can be seen in the wide variety of children’s books she has illustrated. Along with the many talented authors she has worked with\, Mitch often collaborates with humour columnist Danny Katz. Together they created the much-loved Little Lunch series which has been successfully adapted as a 28 episode TV show currently available on Netflix. You can find out more about Mitch’s work in the Book section on her website www.mitchvane.com\, Mitch Vane Art on Facebook\, or follow @mitchvane_art on Instagram.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/school-holidays-little-lunch-with-danny-katz-and-mitch-vane/2026-10-01/2/
LOCATION:The Little Bookroom\, 8 Village Ave\, BRUNSWICK EAST\, VIC\, 3057\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Children's Literature
ORGANIZER;CN="The Little Bookroom":MAILTO:orders@littlebookroom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260812T043845Z
CREATED:20260812T043845Z
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SUMMARY:Kate Grenville: A Mystery in 88 Letters
DESCRIPTION:Hear from one of the country’s most acclaimed authors\, Kate Grenville\, on her dazzling new work of non-fiction – a colonial-era cold case that’s part locked-room mystery\, part captivating exploration of a writer’s imagination navigating the blurred boundaries between fact and possibility. \nThe Country Schoolmaster: A Mystery in 88 Letters begins with the discovery of an unassuming bundle of letters in an archive. On closer inspection\, they reveal a complex and curious tale of victims\, villains and small-town secrets. Was schoolmaster Joseph Connor savagely beating the students in his care? Or was he the victim of a small-town vendetta? And what went so terribly wrong between him and his daughter? \nFearlessly grappling with complicated histories and the strange textures of the past\, Grenville once again reveals how great stories can emerge from unassuming archival fragments. Join her in conversation with Santilla Chingaipe as she lifts the lid on this fascinating true story. 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/kate-grenville-a-mystery-in-88-letters/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T072240Z
CREATED:20260917T072240Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing Stories to Life: Illustrating and Writing Children’s Books with Zeno Sworder
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning writer and artist Zeno for a creative and inspiring session for children at Belgrave Library. \nZeno is the creator of the much‑loved picture books This Small Blue Dot and My Strange Shrinking Parents. His latest book\, Once I Was a Giant\, won the 2026 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature and the (ABIA) Book of the Year Award 2026 and the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award 2026. \nDuring this interactive session\, Zeno will read Once I Was a Giant\, share his creative process\, lead a range of fun art activities\, and work with children to create their own small picture book. \nCopies of Zeno’s book will be available for purchase on the day. \nThis event is in partnership with the Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/bringing-stories-to-life-illustrating-and-writing-childrens-books-with-zeno-sworder/
LOCATION:Belgrave Library\, Reynolds Lane\, Belgrave\, Victoria\, 3160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Libraries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T054615Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Write Club
DESCRIPTION:Friday Write Club is Writers Victoria’s fortnightly writing group\, designed to help you make progress on your writing goals in a supportive and focused environment. \nJoin us in the Writers Victoria Library to work on your current project or respond to a creative writing prompt provided on the day. \nEach session includes a brief welcome followed by two 20-minute blocks of focused\, accountable writing time\, giving you the opportunity to build momentum and connect with fellow writers. \nLed by a wonderful team of volunteers\, Friday Write Club runs from 12-1pm on selected Fridays throughout the year. This year’s sessions will be held on: \n\nFriday 4 September\nFriday 18 September\nFriday 2 October\nFriday 16 October\nFriday 30 October\nFriday 13 November\nFriday 27 November\nFriday 11 December\n\nFriday Write Club is free to attend but registration is essential. Register once to secure your spot for all of our 2026 sessions. \nWhat to bring: \nPlease bring pen and papel or a fully charged device. \nWe’re keeping our write clubs free for everyone. If you’re in a position to give\, any donations over $2 go straight toward our programs and are tax-deductible.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/friday-write-club/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T234052Z
CREATED:20260714T020059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T234052Z
UID:10031639-1791018000-1791039600@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Day retreats for writers
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author\, Bonny Cassidy runs 1-day retreats at her bush studio in Central Victoria\, limited to 4-6 people. These retreats offer a chance to work intensively on your own project in a calm space\, chat about your work with a small group of like minds\, or refresh and deepen your ideas in a special location. On October 3rd\, the loose retreat theme “Unwilding” invites writers of all forms with existing projects on or around themes of conservation\, economy\, species relations\, settler identity and related subjects.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/day-retreats-for-writers/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Castlemaine
CATEGORIES:Education,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T045309Z
CREATED:20260812T044112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T045309Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Ice and Snow with Angie Cui
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by treasured childhood memories\, Angie Cui’s new picture book The Festival of Ice and Snow follows two children and their beloved grandpa as they explore one of the world’s most spectacular winter celebrations\, where glittering ice palaces\, towering sculptures and colourful lights transform the world around them into something truly magical. \nJoin Cui for this interactive Wheeler Kids session of storytelling and creative activities and celebrate the joy of sharing special moments with the people you love. \nRecommended for ages 5+ \nChildren 16 years old or under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult \nWheeler Kids is generously supported by George and Rosa Morstyn.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-festival-of-ice-and-snow-with-angie-cui/2026-10-03/1/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T050633Z
CREATED:20260727T050135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T050633Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:In this dynamic workshop\, participants will dive headfirst into the art of personal storytelling\, mastering the foundations needed to craft compelling narratives. \nBoth budding writers and aspiring speakers will delve into the science behind what makes a story stick\, gaining hands-on time to shape and polish their own unique tales. The session is highly collaborative\, carving out dedicated space for participants to share their work-in-progress and receive tailored feedback from Brittany. \nThis session is ideal for beginner and emerging writers and for professionals looking to implement storytelling into their practice. \nCourse requirements: pen and paper or a fully charged device to participate in the writing exercises. \nYou Will Learn:\n\nTo identify the power behind personal storytelling\nTo consider the audience\nTo implement basic techniques for structuring and shaping stories\nTo use practical prompts to bring stories to life\n\nAbout the Tutor:\nBrittany Dupree is an all-round communications professional with over 16 years’ experience in the public\, private and non-for-profit sectors. With experience in managing communication strategies and writing for a wide range of mediums\, coupled with her background in journalism\, Brittany is a passionate storyteller and community enthusiast.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/storytelling-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T045309Z
CREATED:20260812T044112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T045309Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Ice and Snow with Angie Cui
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by treasured childhood memories\, Angie Cui’s new picture book The Festival of Ice and Snow follows two children and their beloved grandpa as they explore one of the world’s most spectacular winter celebrations\, where glittering ice palaces\, towering sculptures and colourful lights transform the world around them into something truly magical. \nJoin Cui for this interactive Wheeler Kids session of storytelling and creative activities and celebrate the joy of sharing special moments with the people you love. \nRecommended for ages 5+ \nChildren 16 years old or under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult \nWheeler Kids is generously supported by George and Rosa Morstyn.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-festival-of-ice-and-snow-with-angie-cui/2026-10-03/2/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T043820Z
CREATED:20260902T043820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T043820Z
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SUMMARY:In-Conversation with Michael Robotham
DESCRIPTION:Michael Robotham will visit us at Bunjil Place Library to chat about his 20th published novel\, Tell Me Something True\, set in a small Australian town (his first Australian set novel). \nIt’s a mystery\, a coming-of-age tale and a love story all wrapped into one. \nAfter a chat with Tim from Bunjil Place Library\, Michael will answer your answers and stick around to sign your books. \nCopies of the book can be purchased and signed on the day.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/in-conversation-with-michael-robotham/
LOCATION:Bunjil Place Library\, Patrick Northeast Drive\, Narre Warren\, Victoria\, 3805\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries
ORGANIZER;CN="Connected Libraries":MAILTO:janine.kimberley@connectedlibraries.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260921T052739Z
CREATED:20260921T051022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T052739Z
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SUMMARY:Plant & Activate | The Intentional Creative Series
DESCRIPTION:Join creativity coach\, editor and writer Meg Dunley for a free 90-minute online session designed to help creatives reflect on the year so far and intentionally shape the final quarter of 2026. \nThrough guided exercises\, writing and reflection\, participants will celebrate what they’ve already been tending\, identify what’s ready to grow\, release what’s getting in the way\, and create practical anchors for their creative work. \nSuitable for writers\, artists\, makers and anyone with a creative practice\, at any stage. \nSunday 4 October 2026\, 10–11.30am AEDT\nOnline via Zoom\nFree \nRegistration required.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/plant-activate-the-intentional-creative-series/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Dunley%2C Creativity Coach":MAILTO:meg@megdunley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T133000
DTSTAMP:20260921T052723Z
CREATED:20260921T045558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T052723Z
UID:10033720-1791203400-1791207000@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Creative Rest & Recovery | A Creative Mindset Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:What does your creative work need from you right now? \nThis 60-minute online masterclass with writer\, editor and creativity coach Meg Dunley explores the relationship between rest\, attention and creative practice. Drawing on neuroscience and writing experience\, Meg will explore why creative thinking needs both focused attention and periods of more open thought\, how to recognise creative depletion\, and why stepping away can sometimes help us return to our work with greater perspective. \nParticipants will also explore practical ways to pay attention to their own creative rhythms. \nMonday 5 October 2026\, 12.30–1.30pm\nOnline via Zoom\n$22 (GST incl) | Free for members
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/creative-rest-recovery-a-creative-mindset-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Dunley%2C Creativity Coach":MAILTO:meg@megdunley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T181500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T191500
DTSTAMP:20260618T011344Z
CREATED:20260618T011344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T011344Z
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SUMMARY:Pip Williams and Toni Jordan in conversation
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer you this once in a Melbourne springtime opportunity to hear from award winning Pip Williams chat with Toni Jordan about her new book\, The German Ward.\n\nFrance\, 1915. An English nurse and German doctor fall in love. He is a prisoner of war; she has never cared for rules. Their love is visceral and urgent\, forbidden and doomed\, and it would have gone unrecorded if not for a series of drawings found more than a century later. At first the drawings seem insignificant\, but the woman who finds them glimpses moments of intimacy and can’t look away. The images become part of a puzzle she wants to solve: who were the lovers\, what became of them\, and what story of war was the artist trying to tell?\n\nThe love story of the year\, The German Ward is a breathtaking tale of love between enemies behind the lines of WW1 and the Australian artist who captures their secret.\n\nTickets\nGeneral: $65 per person\, includes a signed first edition of The German Ward\nConcession: $55 per person\, includes a signed first edition of The German Ward
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/pip-williams-and-toni-jordan-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Theatre\, 188 Collins St\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260930T033421Z
CREATED:20260930T033421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T033421Z
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SUMMARY:Troy-Anthony Baylis in conversation with Bryan Andy
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the release of Troy-Anthony Baylis’ Let It Bleed\, Troy-Anthony will be in conversation with Bryan Andy. \nTroy-Anthony Baylis is a descendant of the Jawoyn people from the Northern Territory and also of Irish ancestry. He was born in 1976 and has been creating works of art since 1993. His multifaceted artistic practice is founded in the process of ‘queering’ and unsettling ‘traditional’ ways of representing Aboriginality. \nThe artistic practice of Troy-Anthony Baylis has included performances\, videos\, paintings\, collages\, assemblages\, photography\, knittings\, embroidery\, artist multiples\, costumes\, installations\, parade floats and more. His work explores a multitude of themes including colonisation\, migration\, trauma\, racism\, sexism\, homophobia\, sadness\, reconciliation\, dark and seemingly self-deprecating humour and unbridled joy. \nOften employing a bold use of colour and typography\, the artist references pop-culture\, art history\, and queer aesthetics across a range of disciplines including visual art\, cinema and literature. In addition to art making\, their creative practice sometimes involves curating\, publishing writing and presenting public talks.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/troy-anthony-baylis-in-conversation-with-bryan-andy/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, 79-81 Fitzroy St\,\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,First Nation
ORGANIZER;CN="Hares &amp%3B Hyenas":MAILTO:contactus@hares-hyenas.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260907T054021Z
CREATED:20260907T045439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T054021Z
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SUMMARY:Online Feedback: Picture Books
DESCRIPTION:This online feedback clinic is an opportunity to work on your current picture book project or embark on a new one in a supportive group environment with guidance from a professional editor and picture book author Elizabeth Cowell. \nOver the course of eight weeks\, you will submit your work four times (up to a maximum of 850 words each time) and receive individual feedback from Elizabeth and fellow group members. The sessions are designed to help you build on your strengths and encourage you as you edit\, refine\, and polish your manuscript. \nThe feedback will be tailored to each submission\, focusing on areas such as story\, character\, voice\, point of view\, structure\, pace\, language and expression. \nBetween submission rounds\, Elizabeth will recommend picture books and online articles to inform\, interest and inspire you. \nPlease note that this is a feedback-based course. There is no face-to-face component. \nSubmissions due on Tuesdays 29 September\, 13 October\, 27 October and 10 November by 11.59pm \nFeedback due on Fridays 9 October\, 23 October\, 6 November and 20 November by 10am \nOur Online Feedback clinics are asynchronous\, with no face-to-face meetings\, allowing you to engage with the content at the times of day and week that suit your schedule. They are hosted on our private WordPress server. For more information on our online feedback clinics\, please read our FAQs.  \nYou will learn:\n\nHow to test what’s working on the page and what’s not\nHow picture books are structured\nStrategies for getting a first rough draft down ​\nTips for working with literary devices like rhyme and repetition ​\nBasic information about how picture book publishers work with writers and illustrators\n\nAbout the tutor:\nElizabeth Cowell has more than 20 years’ experience working as an editor in the Australian publishing industry. She has also written several children’s picture books\, including the bestselling All About Mermaids\, under the name Izzy Quinn. Her books have been published in Australia\, the US and Canada\, and in translation in France\, Italy and Greece.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/online-feedback-picture-books/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Education,Writers,Young Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T225346Z
CREATED:20260929T225346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T225346Z
UID:10033731-1791284400-1791291600@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Our words\, our way writers group
DESCRIPTION:Our words\, our way is a fledgling disabled writers group at Kathleen Syme Library. This is a free program guided by values of self-representation\, disability leadership and peer support – creating a space where every voice matters\, including quiet ones. \nIf you are a disabled writer\, identify as a person with a disability\, or experience barriers due to an impairment or condition\, you are warmly invited to explore writing and collaborating with us. \nFor more info and to express interest in joining\, contact facilitator Lyndel Caffrey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/our-words-our-way-writers-group/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Kathleen Syme Library\, 251 Faraday Street\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T232759Z
CREATED:20260127T222150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T232759Z
UID:10029659-1791309600-1791313200@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We love Melbourne. Every month we read and discuss a book about our fabulous city. We read a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction\, chosen by our book club members. \nDate​s and reading list for 2026 \n\nTuesday 3 February: The Burrow by Melanie Cheng\nTuesday 3 March: Leave The Girls Behind by Jaqueline Bublitz\nTuesday 7 April: Rytual by Chloe Elisabeth Wilson\nTuesday 5 May: Molly by Rosalie Ham\nTuesday 2 June: Tenderfoot by Toni Jordan\nTuesday 7 July: I Want Everything by Dominic Amerena\nTuesday 4 August: Theory And Practise by Michelle De Kretser\nTuesday 1 September: The Underworld by Sofia Laguna\nTuesday 6 October: Stinkbug by Sinead Stubbins\nTuesday 10 November*: The Immigrants by Moreno Giovannoni
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/melbourne-book-club-21/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Melbourne City Library\, 253 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T044620Z
CREATED:20260812T044620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T044620Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew O'Hagan: On Friendship
DESCRIPTION:We move through life in the company of others: childhood friends\, kindred spirits and chance encounters that become lasting bonds. Some friendships are forged over decades while others arrive unexpectedly\, changing us in an instant. \nIn Andrew O’Hagan’s celebrated genre-defying style\, his new essay collection On Friendship draws on a lifetime of connections – with friends\, writers\, artists\, strangers and even those on four legs – to explore what friendship can mean\, and why it matters. Described by critics as ‘joyous’ and ‘heartfelt but intelligent’\, O’Hagan employs his characteristic wit to capture an optimistic portrait of all the many ways people find one another. \nBring a friend and join O’Hagan for an intimate conversation about the bonds that shape us and the enduring value of friendship. With host Marieke Hardy. \nPresented in partnership with RMIT University
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/andrew-ohagan-on-friendship/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T043338Z
CREATED:20260902T043338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T043338Z
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SUMMARY:In-Conversation with Monica McInerney
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome one of Australia’s most cherished and widely read authors\, Monica McInerney.  We will chat about her writing life and her new novel\, When Sullivan Met Lola\, a delightful new chapter in the stories surrounding the unforgettable Lola Quinlan.  \nMonica once again brings us her signature blend of warmth\, wit\, and emotional depth\, weaving a story that explores what happens when lives collide\, connections spark\, and the past and present intertwine in unexpected ways. \nCopies of her book are able to be purchased on the night\, and Monica will happily sign them for you.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/in-conversation-with-monica-mcinerney/
LOCATION:Bunjil Place Library\, Patrick Northeast Drive\, Narre Warren\, Victoria\, 3805\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries
ORGANIZER;CN="Connected Libraries":MAILTO:janine.kimberley@connectedlibraries.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T080000
DTSTAMP:20260710T040245Z
CREATED:20260226T222852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T040245Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Momentum writing workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join creativity coach and writer Meg Dunley for a weekly online writing session designed to help you build and keep a consistent writing practice. It’s a little like a guided shut-up and write with accountability. \nEach Wednesday morning session runs for one hour and includes a poetry-based prompt to spark your thinking\, 40 minutes of silent focused writing time\, and a brief accountability check-in to start and close the session. Whether you’re working on a novel\, memoir\, poetry or any other form of writing\, you’re welcome here. \nWriting Momentum runs throughout the year. The session is recorded and sent to all members on Friday afternoon\, along with the prompt\, poem and questions. \nSessions are open to Momentum\, Focus\, Elevate and Creative Empowerment Coaching Program members. New members can join with a 7-day free trial. \nWhen: Every Wednesday\, 7:00–8:00am Melbourne time \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nMore information and to join
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/writing-momentum-wednesdays/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Dunley%2C Creativity Coach":MAILTO:meg@megdunley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260907T060618Z
CREATED:20260907T060618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T060618Z
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH: Hometown by Shaun Tan
DESCRIPTION:Join The Little Bookroom and Yarra Libraries in the celebration of Shaun Tan’s new book\, Hometown. \n  \nShaun will be joined in conversation with Michael Earp discussing behind the scenes of this incredible new work. \n  \nThere will be lucky door prizes for those attending\, and the opportunity to get your books signed. \n  \n6pm for a 6:30 start\, hosted at Bargoonga Nganjin\, North Fitzroy Library. RSVPs are essential. \n  \nWith the generous support of Allen & Unwin\, we’re thrilled to be able to offer an EXCLUSIVE ART PRINT to the first 50 pre-orders! \n  \nPRE-ORDER HERE \n(This is not the same as RSVPing to the Launch – which needs to be done via Humanitix) \n \n  \nABOUT THE BOOK \nFrom the internationally acclaimed and award-winning creator of The Arrival and Tales from Outer Suburbia comes a glorious graphic novel about belonging and identity\, family and the power of ‘home’. \nYou need to know who I am.\nWhat I think and how I feel.\nThen you’ll know why I did what I did. \nImagine living in a perfect world. \nYou have a loving family\, a beautiful home and awesome friends. Everything is just as it should be. Until one day\, when a stranger arrives. A stranger who looks just like you. A stranger with a troubling message… \nFrom the creator of The Arrival and Tales from Outer Suburbia comes a visually stunning\, moving and humorous meditation on all the things that make us who we are and how we choose to live. \nPRAISE FOR HOMETOWN \n‘Loved it!! Chockfull of magic!!’ – Guillermo Del Toro \n‘I can’t overstate how much Shaun’s work has meant for me and my family over the years. And now\, his latest is a passionate\, clever and inspiring tale about how we choose which family to love. I am so excited to share this one with mine.’ – Darren Aronofsky \n‘Where The Arrival was about leaving home for the strange but hopefully welcoming new world\, Hometown is about what makes us what we are—family\, friends\, environment. A joyful\, surprising\, marvellous book.’ – Kelly Link \n‘Here is a cornucopia of a world to set beside the densely realised imaginings of Topor or Miyazaki – a many-splendored thing.’ – Dave McKean \n‘A spectacularly surreal coming-of-age story about choice\, family\, and the gravitational pull of belonging.’ – Kirkus\, Starred Review \n  \nABOUT THE ARTIST: \nShaun Tan is an artist\, writer\, and filmmaker from Perth\, Western Australia\, the recipient of an Academy Award\, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in Melbourne with his wife\, two children and various plants\, animals and machines.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/book-launch-hometown-by-shaun-tan/
LOCATION:Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library\, 182-186 St Georges Rd\, Fitzroy North\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="The Little Bookroom":MAILTO:orders@littlebookroom.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T044529Z
CREATED:20260727T044004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T044529Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Essentials: Crafting Stories for Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Want to write young adult fiction? Maybe you have an idea or some writing you’d like to develop further in a safe\, creative and supportive space. If so\, this online course is for you.\n\n\n\nOver five weekly\, two-hour sessions\, participants will read\, analyse\, write and discuss how to apply the fundamentals of storytelling (character\, plot\, setting\, point of view\, voice and style) to stories for young adults\, whether they’re set in a local school or a fantastical world. By the end of this course\, participants will have a toolbox of readings\, writing and ideas to set them on their way to developing a young adult story. \nAfter the completion of the course\, participants will also have the opportunity to share up to 3\,000 words of their work-in-progress as an optional extra with one of the course tutors for developmental feedback. \nSessions will run on Wednesday 30 September\, Wednesday 7 October\, Wednesday 14 October\, Wednesday 21 October and Wednesday 28 October. \nCourse requirements: Pen and paper or a fully-charged device to participate in the writing exercises. \nYou Will Learn:\n\nMethods for developing realistic characters\nApproaches to creating an immersive\, atmospheric setting\nCommon approaches to structure on the levels of plot and scene\nStrategies for working with point-of-view\, voice and sentence-level edits\nThe relationship between character\, theme and plot\n\nAbout the Tutors:\nDemet Divaroren was born in Adana\, Turkey\, and migrated to Australia with her family when she was six months old. She is the award-winning author of Living on Hope Street and the co-editor of CBCA shortlisted anthology Growing up Muslim in Australia. Her second young adult novel Blood Moon Bride was shortlisted for a 2025 Aurealis award. Demet’s stories explore multiculturalism\, cross cultural relationships\, racism\, injustice\, gender-based oppression and what it means to be human. \nAnge Crawford is a queer and neurodivergent writer\, editor and PhD candidate in creative writing at RMIT. Her debut YA novel\, How to Be Normal\, won the inaugural Walker Books Manuscript Prize and was shortlisted for five further literary awards; her experimental spatial essays have also appeared in several anthologies.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/writing-essentials-crafting-stories-for-young-adults/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Education,Young Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T044519Z
CREATED:20260428T044519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T044519Z
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SUMMARY:Motley Openhaus
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Motley Openhaus!  \nA space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive\, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they’ve been working on. Long form\, short stories\, haikus\, spoken word\, if you wanna say it\, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening\, 7:30 start. Free entry
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/motley-openhaus/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:The Motley Bauhaus\, 118 Elgin Street\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T223000
DTSTAMP:20260428T044203Z
CREATED:20260428T044203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T044203Z
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SUMMARY:Chaotic Musings: Poetry Social Club
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming and community-driven poetry open mic for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\nVibe Union is an inclusive\, artistic collective welcoming diverse people of all experiences and backgrounds. We aim\, at every one of our events and in our online presence\, to create a safe space for all.  \nWe welcome all who attend our events to provide feedback and direction on how we present these spaces in the name of making all feel welcome and heard. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the few short years that Vibe Union has existed\, we’ve explored many diverse ideas and been many things. But the one constant has been our focus on providing a platform for local Melbourne artists. \nFrom poetry nights to open mic live streams\, video series\, and a podcast\, we can’t exactly sit still. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing\, just that we’re creating and helping others create. \nThese days\, Vibe Union is hosting events for incredible\, like minded artists around Melbourne. \nOpen mic stages are the birthplace of many a collective or group. Unknowingly at the time\, the seeds of our humble community started in Brunswick at Bar Oussou. Over the course of a few months\, friendships formed and plans were made for collaboration. \nOver one weekend\, producers\, vocalists\, and rappers united to create whatever came organically. And quickly we had multiple songs complete and the starts of many others. \nEverything was looking poised for take off\, before lockdowns hit. \nFunnily enough\, this is what really kicked us into gear. We now had a lot of time on our hands\, and some savvy tech heads to lead the way through digital collaboration. \nLive events when we could\, live streams when we couldn’t. A podcast was recorded over Discord and new songs were created remotely. \nWe threw ourselves into whatever we could and welcomed anyone who wanted to contribute. \nAbove all else\, we had a sense of community we all desperately needed during a scary and lonely time to be living. \nAnd since then\, our group has shifted in size\, projects have come and gone\, but we keep putting on events for Melbourne. \nHigher production value projects; new exciting venues; but always locally focused. We’ve known after a few years of Vibe Union that helping artists find their feet is our passion. And above all else\, this is a welcoming\, supportive\, and inclusive space for everyone.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/chaotic-musings-poetry-social-club/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Creatures of Habit\, 319 Brunswick Street\, Fitzroy\, 3065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260727T052205Z
CREATED:20260727T052205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T052205Z
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SUMMARY:Save the date! Western Port Writes
DESCRIPTION:Western Port Writes (WPW) is a biennial literary festival based in the Western Port region of the Mornington Peninsula\, held in Somers and surrounds. Designed to celebrate creativity and the art of the story\, it showcases established and emerging writers connected to our region and beyond. Our hugely enjoyable and successful inaugural festival was held in 2024. \nWe are delighted to announce that our 2026 Festival Program will be launched on Monday 10 August and tickets will go on sale. The program is chock full of brilliant writers\, commentators and presenters\, with something for readers and writers. \nThe festival begins with a special Opening Night event on Friday 9 October and continues over the weekend of 10-11 October. We’d love to see you there.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/save-the-date-western-port-writes/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T045116Z
CREATED:20260928T042428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T045116Z
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SUMMARY:The Bookneck Spring Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The Crowning Event of the Parlour Season \nAfter a winter spent gathering around the Parlour table\, we’re marking the end of our first season by pushing back the chairs and opening the floor. \nFor our Spring Assembly\, we’ll step into the Regency ballroom for an evening of dancing\, parlour amusements\, conversation and good company. \nLed by an experienced dance teacher\, we’ll learn simple Regency progression dances designed for everyone to enjoy. There’ll also be time to play\, gossip\, and enjoy the company around you. \nCome alone\, bring a friend or gather a party. You don’t need to have attended a previous Winter Parlour to join us. \nNo dancing experience required. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to join in.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-bookneck-spring-assembly/
LOCATION:Mount Martha House Community Centre\, 466 Esplanade\, Mount Marths\, VIC\, 3934\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Bookneck":MAILTO:bookneckbooksellers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T072452Z
CREATED:20260917T072452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T072452Z
UID:10033708-1791572400-1791577800@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:2026 Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival: Opening Night with keynote by Chris Hammer
DESCRIPTION:Chris Hammer\, one of Australia’s leading Australian crime fiction writers\, is keynote speaker for the opening night of the 2026 Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival from October 9 to 11. \nHammer\, who has sold more than 1.5 million books around the world and won the prestigious UK Crime Writers Association John Creasy Award for best debut crime novel\, will deliver the opening address at Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave on Friday\, October 9. \nHammer’s appearance follows last year’s hugely successful inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival\, where hundreds flocked to Belgrave to immerse themselves in all things literature\, including two sell-out sessions with award-winning author Hannah Kent. \nHe will also be part of a Crime Fiction panel on Saturday\, October 10\, where he will discuss his latest novel\, Full Circle\, released just weeks earlier.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/2026-dandenong-ranges-literary-festival-opening-night-with-keynote-by-chris-hammer/
LOCATION:Cameo Cinemas\, 1628 Burwood Highway\, BELGRAVE\, VIC\, 3160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260812T045038Z
CREATED:20260812T045038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T045038Z
UID:10033573-1791576000-1791581400@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Speaking to Pictures
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo (MAKE) is a new festival celebrating all things comics\, graphic novels and graphic storytelling. \nFor their opening gala\, host Aaron Billings welcomes a line-up of critically acclaimed and experimental graphic greats – Rachel Ang\, Eloise Grills\, Mandy Ord\, Joshua Santospirito\, Bailey Sharp and Shaun Tan – who will each take the stage for a live reading of their comics accompanied by projected artwork. \nJoin the artists for a toast and an evening of stories brought vividly to life before MAKE unfolds across the city over an inspiring weekend. \nPresented in partnership with Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/speaking-to-pictures/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comics and Graphic Novels,The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260917T072543Z
CREATED:20260917T072543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T072543Z
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SUMMARY:Life without Limits with Donna Urquhart
DESCRIPTION:Join ultra-marathon runner and pain scientist\, Donna Urquhart\, and author and journalist Charisse Ede\, as they discuss what 1400km on the Antarctic ice taught Donna about overcoming pain and adversity. \nIn January 2024\, Donna set the world record for the longest run in a polar region by completing a 1402-kilometre ultramarathon in Antarctica. She had trained for nine months\, running on a treadmill in a refrigerated shipping container and also in an industrial wind tunnel. \nTo achieve the record\, Donna ran up to 60 kilometres each day across 28 days in the coldest\, windiest and driest desert on earth. Some days\, the temperature plummeted to –20 degrees Celsius and the winds reached a brutal 80 kilometres per hour.  \nDonna is a pain researcher and well-versed in the science of pain and how humans can cope with it. She is drawn to exploring the limits of human performance\, and she pushed herself to the extreme to discover what she was capable of\, gaining insights that now help her navigate everyday challenges. \nDonna and Charisse will discuss their book Life Without Limits: An Antarctic journey through pain and possibility (September 2026)\, where Donna has brought together her comprehensive toolkit for understanding and handling pain and adversity—whether physical\, emotional\, mental or social—showing that all of us can challenge our boundaries and thrive: at home\, work and everywhere in between.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/life-without-limits-with-donna-urquhart/
LOCATION:Belgrave Community Hub\, 1616/1624 Burwood Highway\, Belgrave\, Victoria\, 3160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260907T061857Z
CREATED:20260907T061857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T061857Z
UID:10033700-1791622800-1791648000@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Love Your Bookshop Day at The Little Bookroom!
DESCRIPTION:This October 10th come celebrate Love Your Bookshop Day\, as well as our 66th birthday and one year anniversary at East Bruswick Village! What a day to celebrate! \n  \nAs part of the celebrations\, we will have author appearances\, storytimes\, activities\, crafts\, and competitions throughout the day. Come on in to say hi\, browse our shelves\, and\, most importantly\, Love Your Bookshop! \n  \n10:30 am: Invisible Dogs Storytime + Draw your own dog with Kiah Thomas & Jake A. Minton \n  \n11:30 am: Eddie and Moo and the Garden of Presents Storytime + Craft with Jane Godwin & Anna Walker \n  \n12:30 pm: How To draw: School of Monsters with illustrator Chris Kennett \n  \n1:30 pm: Dear Humans\, We Stole Your Crayon Storytime + How to draw a UFO with Anna McGregor \n  \n2:30 pm -3:30 pm: Celebrity Staff! Your favourite local authors will be booksellers for the hour! Featuring Anna Battese\, Adrian Beck\, Maxine Beneba Clarke\, & Danielle Binks \n  \nAll day long we’ll have a Where’s Wally? Hunt with prizes to win! \n  \nWe’ll be open from 9am to 4pm as usual\, just filled to the brim with events and activities! \n  \nPLEASE RSVP for each event you’re planning to attend to help us get a sense of numbers to expect.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/love-your-bookshop-day-at-the-little-bookroom/
LOCATION:The Little Bookroom\, 8 Village Ave\, BRUNSWICK EAST\, VIC\, 3057\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Children's Literature
ORGANIZER;CN="The Little Bookroom":MAILTO:orders@littlebookroom.com.au
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