The winner of the inaugural Nancy Fairfax Artist-in-Residence for Established Writers was Henri 'Renoir' Rennie, who stayed for a week in the studio at Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah in early February to devote himself exclusively to focused writing time. Here, Henri reflects on a transportive week, during which progress was most certainly made.
With his upcoming appearance in Byron Bay, Emily Brugman takes a closer look at the musings behind A.C. Grayling's latest book 'The Age of Genius'.
In its second year, the Self-Published Marquee was a hit with authors and readers alike, sharing insights into the self-publishing process and the 'story' behind the stories.
Byron Writers Festival marked its 20th year with its strongest and best received program yet, breaking box office records and presenting a festival full of inspiration, delight and provocation.
How literature and storytelling can help to make the world a better place.
When you look at indigenous lives through women's eyes, these speakers put the focus on resilience, optimism and knowing country.
Former politician Tony Windsor has held the balance of power during the Gillard government but has not succumbed to its corrupting influence. He remains, as Chris Hanley noted, 'a good bloke'.
Many of us may never experience all the Australian outback has to offer, except in pictures. Bob Brown and Paul Thomas want to change that.
At Byron Writers Festival Kids Big Day Out, there was plenty for kids and parents alike to be excited about.
Food security is an issue often hidden from urban populations, but researchers and our authors believe we need to change this and farm the cities.
Mr Curly and the ducks are among Australia's iconic images and they both come from the pen of Michael Leunig.
We give all our accolades and admiration to the writers in our society, but what of our 'equally noble' readers?
Addiction and creativity overlap in many instances. Creativity, however, can be an important tool in removing the layer of addiction and providing a meaningful insight into a world that many do not understand.
Paul Kelly speaks of his latest project, Seven Sonnets and a Song and his love of William Shakespeare.
A powerhouse panel unpacked the absent ingredients from Australia's refugee policy at Byron Writers Festival 2016.
Forget a thousand words, photojournalists look to capture a moment with the intent of telling the story in a single image.
Stan Grant delivers powerful speech at Thea Astley lecture at Byron Writers Festival 2016.
The self-publishing tent has been a must-visit for Byron Writers Festival 2016 attendees looking to publish.
Nothing brings people together quite like mutual despair, and it seems nothing inspires mutual despair like the looming potential of a 'President Donald Trump'.
Imagine what it would be like for a woman to live inside a locked room?
