Listen to the stories of Australia’s pioneers in artisanal, small scale baking, from growers to millers, bakers, activists and researchers. This intimate panel discussion explores the chances they are taking to change the face of baking in Australia, from soil to gut....

Join leading writer and permaculture co-originator David Holmgren as he explores the power of ecological writing in our transition to a carbon-positive, low-energy future. In conversation with acclaimed writer Cate Kennedy (The World Beneath), Holmgren unpacks his own...

Pompey Elliott was Australia’s most famous fighting general in World War I. Now, with Ross McMullin’s new book, Pompey Elliott has also become the creator of Australia’s most riveting personal narrative of that conflict. Pompey Elliott At War: In His Own Words is Ross...

Author Cate Kennedy’s short story collections are currently on the VCE English syllabus. In this session she will be giving an insider scoop on the stories, their themes, how she wrote them, and how to craft your own short stories for assessment.

Bearing scars and trophies from tours of duty with other writers’ groups, a group of writers decide to risk social discomfort and creative derailment by workshopping together. Nearly three years later, they’re here to share hard-won wisdom. They discuss guidelines for...

Distinguished author and rights advocate, Arnold Zable, mesmerises the opening night audience talking on the power of storytelling to humanise, inspire and even change society. Many thanks to Anthony Petrucci for the intro music, which was recorded during the festival.

A moving and inspiring Welcome to Country by Rebecca Phillips of the Dja Dja Wurrung. This session officially kicked off the 2018 Words in Winter festival. Many thanks to Anthony Petrucci for the intro music, which was recorded during the festival....