Canberra Writers Festival marks its tenth anniversary with Irish novelist Andrew O'Hagan and other famous authors. The opening night features O'Hagan, Anna Goldsworthy, Siang Lu and Sophie Gee.
Why it mattersAfter protests and cancellations at other festivals, Putnis says Canberra audiences are respectful and eager for hard conversations. The festival tests ideas. It builds community around serious reading.
AustraliaFor Canberrans and Australian readers, the festival offers a chance to engage with significant writers and ideas without leaving the capital. It reinforces Australia's literary culture.
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