21 November - 22 November 2026
at 10:00am to 5:00pm

Guest panel speaker.

The inaugural Bondi Writers' Festival will be held at the Bondi Pavillion. The event will run from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, bringing together authors, subject matter experts, and book lovers for a weekend of storytelling, emerging voices, and community conversations. For more details on the program or to book your spot, you can check the official Bondi Pavilion Event Listing. If you are looking for more literary happenings in the area, you can also join local book clubs or events hosted at Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore in Bondi Beach. This exciting new event in the Bondi cultural calendar brings together an inspiring and entertaining mix of authors, subject matter experts and raconteurs for a celebration of books, ideas and community.
Program and tickets to be released in late 2026.

6.30pm Tuesday 14th July

In conversation with Richard Baker, one of Australia’s most creative, engaging and groundbreaking investigative journalists. His work on corruption, crime, social affairs, business, politics, national security and indigenous affairs has had national and international repercussions, sparking criminal prosecutions at home and abroad, leading to legislative change and giving a voice to those without one. With a 23-year career with The Age and Sydney Morning Herald newspapers, Richard has won a Walkley Award, on five occasions. In 2017 he was named Australian Journalist of the Year with his long-time investigative partner and friend, Nick McKenzie. He has also won 15 Melbourne Press Club Quill awards.

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