Bendigo Writers Festival
After Bendigo: 4 reasons free speech for artists benefits society as a whole
The disastrous attempt to impose a restrictive Code of Conduct on Bendigo Writers Festival participants offers some important lessons on…
Bendigo Writers Festival: when risk management becomes censorship
The unfortunate situation at Bendigo Writers Festival over the weekend is yet another example of cultural leadership failure.
Bendigo Writers Festival 2025: why we cancelled our panel
33 writers have cancelled their appearances at Bendigo Writers Festival in protest over a last-minute request to sign a ‘self-censoring’…
From Kahlo to Keys of Gold, the joys of Bendigo in winter
There are some cities that are worth a visit all year-round. But Bendigo in the colder months is especially full…
A literal smorgasbord of literary and culinary delights
This year’s Bendigo Writers Festival has a food theme that reflects its designation as a UNESECO Creative City and Region…
The regional centre that embraces culture year-round
From a chamber music festival to an exhibition celebrating the King of Rock’n’Roll, Bendigo is a cultural tourism hotspot in…