2026 Festival

Speaker Profile

Paul Daley

Paul is an author and journalist whose books have been finalists in major Australian literary awards. A former foreign correspondent and political writer, since 1987 he has written for The Sunday Age, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Bulletin and The Guardian where he writes about Australian national identity. His numerous journalism prizes include Walkley Awards for Indigenous and investigative journalism. His nine books include his third recently-released and critically-praised novel, The Leap. 

From News to Narrative: How three journalists became novelists

Thursday April 23
Ellen Grant Hall
1.30pm / 60 mins

Michael Brissenden, Paul Daley and Rebecca Armitage with Tim Ayliffe

 

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Drinks With The Crime Writers

Thursday April 23
Hotel Sorrento (Cooper Room)
4.30pm / 60 mins

Tim Ayliffe, Paul Daley, Chris Hammer and Laura McCluskey with Jock Serong  

Over a glass of wine Tim Ayliffe, Chris Hammer and Laura McCluskey will chat murder, mayhem, maniacs, cosy crime and flawed detectives with award-winning writer (and fellow crime specialist) Jock Serong.

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In Conversation: Don Watson

Friday April 24
Hotel Sorrento (Cooper Room)
3.00pm / 60 mins

Don Watson with Paul Daley

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Anzac Eve Special: Remembering our WW2 Heroes

Friday April 24
Sorrento Community Centre
6.00pm / 60 mins

Peter FitzSimons and Tom Trumble with Paul Daley

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