6 May 2020
This week in our 'Postcards from Byron' series, Ellen van Neerven, whose new collection of poems 'Throat' has just been released, welcomes us into their world and introduces us to their dog Marta.
News & Editorial
29 April 2020
The next postcard in our series is from Trent Dalton, who takes us on a trip down memory lane and recounts his favourite fictional teachers.
23 April 2020
In the first of our 'Postcards from Byron' series, Benjamin Law shares his best-kept sourdough secrets from lockdown.
19 March 2020
Looking for some escapist reading from the couch? We asked around the office what everyone is devouring at the moment, and their take on the story so far. Here's our list. Enjoy!
10 December 2019
It's time to celebrate another hugely successful year for StoryBoard, our travelling creative writing program for young people. Read on for a taste of how StoryBoard engaged young minds throughout the Northern Rivers' in 2019.
28 November 2019
Sophie Cunningham's latest offering, 'City of Trees: Essays on Life, Death and the Need for a Forest', explores universal themes of dying and grief and our love and need for trees. The essays ruminate on a question that may be relevant for many of us: what does it mean to admire the beauty of nature in the face of climate catastrophe? Interview by Katinka Smit.
18 November 2019
Yoga and writing: Two separate disciplines that have been in practice for millennia. Ahead of her December workshop 'Lessons from Yoga for Writers', Inez Baranay speaks about her experiences with each practice, how they have each influenced her over the years and why understanding the relationship between the two is beneficial. Interview by Carolyn Anderson.
14 August 2019
Byron Writers Festival (2-4 Aug), Australia’s largest regional literary festival wrapped its 23rd year with record ticket sales and Indigenous authors dominating the best selling books at the Festival.
13 August 2019
Our official wrap-up gallery tells the story of the 2019 Byron Writers Festival in pictures
6 August 2019
The 2019 Byron Writers Festival Susie Warrick Young Writers Award attracted 61 entries across two youth categories: years 7-9 & 10-12. Congratulations to Niamh Montgomery and Gabrielle Hill-Smith, and to all the young writers who dared to share their stories. Read the two winning stories here.
1 August 2019
Southern Cross University student journalists will return for a ninth year to report news from the frontline of Byron Writers Festival.
1 August 2019
Read on for our comprehensive guide to the 2019 Byron Writers Festival and get ready for three heartwarming days of ideas, storytelling, debate, laughter, and inspired conversation.
25 July 2019
From behind the walls of Manus Island Prison, Behrouz Boochani's No Friend But The Mountains explores courage, human rights and the desire for justice.
25 July 2019
Tara June Winch tells a tale of people, culture and the reclaiming of Indigenous language and identity.
25 July 2019
Bestselling author, Markus Zusak, returns with his recent release, Bridge of Clay. This heartfelt and inventive novel is a MUST read.
25 July 2019
David Leser's investigation into the #MeToo movement has us asking questions that demand an answer.
25 July 2019
Jess Hill and Natasha Stott Despoja dive deep into the horrors of power, control and domestic violence.
18 July 2019
Delight in the discovery of hidden gems at Byron Writers Festival 2019. From jellyfish to space archeology, it’s often the topics we know little about that leave the most lasting impressions.
15 July 2019
Jack Charles has worn many hats throughout his life: actor, cat burglar, musician, heroin addict, and activist. But the title he’s most proud to claim is that of Aboriginal Elder. We are thrilled to welcome Uncle Jack to the 2019 Festival line-up. Read on for more about his story.
11 July 2019
The results are in for the Byron Writers Festival annual Flash Your Fiction competition. With over 170 entries, the field was extremely competitive this year. Congratulations to the winner, Sharon Fraser, for her story titled 'Underwater Lily'. The first runner-up was Carmen Vallis for 'How Hard Could it Be?' and the second runner-up was Caroline Henning with 'The Note'. Congratulations also to the ten shortlisted authors, listed below. Each of the shortlisted stories will be printed and displayed at the Byron Writers Festival site on 2-4 August.