George Megalogenis is joined by Sally Warhaft for our final Fifth Estate of 2024. With the Australian political landscape in a constant state of flux, the two-party system continues to splinter.

Anton Hur the author of the novel Toward Eternity. As a translator, he was double-longlisted and shortlisted for the International Booker Prize and a finalist for the National Book Award. He has ...

Renowned author Pankaj Mishra is joined by Antony Loewenstein for a timely and thoughtful discussion about Mishra’s new book on Palestine, colonialism and the moral reckoning of our current time.

Changemaker Santilla Chingaipe is joined by Sisonke Msimang to explore Australia’s forgotten history of slavery, race and empire. Best known for her award-winning documentary Our African Roots, ...

Stan Grant delves into time, family and spirituality in his compelling new work, Murriyang, with host Scott Stephens. Stan Grant returns to Melbourne for this end-of-year conversation at The Wheeler ...

Acclaimed author Patrick Ness explores his diverse body of work and what it means to write across genres. Patrick Ness is one of the most prolific and celebrated writers in contemporary fantasy and ...

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Robbie Coburn lives in the small farming district of Woodstock in rural Victoria. His first full collection of poems, Rain Season, was published by Picaro Press in 2013. Stay up to date with our ...

A season of curiosity unleashed. Spring Fling returns for 2024 with wild abandon. This year, we’ve curated a lineup of change-makers, rule-breakers and singular storytellers to challenge your ...

Barbara has over 20 years experience working at all levels of government across three jurisdictions, including at the senior executive level. This includes areas such as juvenile justice, disabilities ...

The Wheeler Centre exists to support writers, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations, debates, readings, performances and discussions, it deepens public engagement with the most ...

Elizabeth Pearce is a writer and researcher for Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (Mona). Stay up to date with our upcoming events and special announcements by subscribing to The Wheeler Centre's ...