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A photograph of a man in glasses, suit and tie with his book cover for Bring Back Yesterday

Bob Carr

Author talk: Bring Back Yesterday by Bob Carr
20 Mar 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join Canberra Writers Festival and author Bob Carr for a special In Conversation event focused on his new memoir, Bring Back Yesterday.

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Theatre
Books and authors
Author talk
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This image consists of two pictures side-by-side. On the left-hand side is a book cover featuring a photo of Gough Whitlam. On the right-hand side is an image of Troy Bramston. He is sitting at a table with a garden in the background.

Book cover, Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New, by Troy Bramston; and Troy Bramston photographed by John Feder.

Discovering the real Gough Whitlam: Troy Bramston on writing a life
24 Mar 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Friends of the Library delve into the craft of writing a biography with Troy Bramston.

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Theatre
Author talk
Friends of the Library event
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Australian battlecruiser HMAS Australia in 1914, Alan C. Green, State Library Victoria

Australia's Naval Alliances: John Seymour and Hugh White
07 Apr 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

In the 1920s and 1930s Australia entrusted its security to Britain's Royal Navy.  In 1941 that proved to be a big mistake. Are we making the same mistake now with America and AUKUS? John Seymour discusses his new book.

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Researchers
Online
Theatre
Author talk
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Hearing induction loop
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Lisa Wilkinson

Author talk: The Titanic Story of Evelyn by Lisa Wilkinson AM
30 Apr 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join Canberra Writers Festival and author Lisa Wilkinson AM for a special event focused on her new novel, The Titanic Story of Evelyn.

Foyer
Theatre
Books and authors
Author talk
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Assistance animals welcome
Assistive learning icon Assistive learning icon
Hearing induction loop
Wheelchair icon Wheelchair icon
Wheelchair accessible

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