Newcastle Writers Festival related content

Community Olivia Arigho - December 14, 2025

The Newcastle Writers Festival will return in 2026 with a fresh energy and a line-up described as “eclectic and dynamic".

News Rod Thompson - May 30, 2025

The future of five regional arts organisations in the Hunter is more secure after acquiring multi-year funding from the NSW Government.

Entertainment Oli Goeldner - December 26, 2024

Best-selling authors Markus Zusak, Julie Goodwin and John Safran are the first guests announced for the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival.

Entertainment Oli Goeldner - September 17, 2024

Acclaimed country music artist Kasey Chambers will feature as a special guest at the Newcastle Writers Festival in November.

Entertainment Rod Thompson - March 8, 2024

“Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning... Make some light,” says American author Kate DiCamillo.

Entertainment Rod Thompson - February 16, 2024

The Newcastle Writers Festival is rolling out the big guns, throughout the Hunter, in readiness for its 2024 instalment.

Community Nicole Somerville - January 28, 2024

A new local collaboration is set to offer emerging writers the opportunity to learn from some of Australia’s leading authors.

Entertainment Rod Thompson - December 28, 2023

After author Matthew Reilly “warmed up the crowd” in October, the Newcastle Writers Festival is set to unleash a plethora of stars in 2024.

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