The 2025 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards are proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria.

Come together for a night of great Australian books matched with great Australian beers, in a special event presented in partnership with Tough Guy Book Club. Craft beer meets the art of storytelling ...

The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards (VPLAs) were inaugurated by the Victorian Government in 1985 to honour literary achievement by Australian writers. Administered by The Wheeler Centre on behalf ...

Gain a new perspective on your creative practice with award-winning author Laura Jean McKay, in this special seminar for writers of all levels. Taking the wrong path and making mistakes – we've all ...

Canada and New Zealand began signing treaties with their respective First Nations people centuries ago. Why is Australia so far behind? Treaty offers an opportunity for everyone who calls Victoria ...

Join celebrated journalist Jana Wendt as she unveils her debut collection of short stories in a special event held over a two-course dinner at Montalto. Beloved Gold Logie-winning journalist Jana ...

Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria! The water in the Yaba River is low, the country is in a drought, the waterbirds are hungry. Bila the Spoonbill knows he must ...

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, hear from a remarkable line-up of Indigenous writers, scholars and thinkers whose work has shaped our literary landscape. Opening up rich dialogues at the intersection ...

This event is currently sold out. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected]. Settle in for the inaugural edition of Bookish Club, as host Jess McGuire and ...

A darkly comic small-town mystery. An historical epic of women and war. A corporate gothic novel. A satire about the cult of beauty. A gritty queer thriller set in Melbourne’s underbelly. Are you ...

TikTok phenom and YA romantasy author, Lauren Roberts discusses the high stakes, fantasy world of her bestselling Powerless series. Join New York Times bestselling author Lauren Roberts in her ...