The messages on his church billboard capture headlines, but is there more to Father Rod Bower's push for a progressive Christianity? Hosted by ABC Newcastle's Dan Cox.

This session was recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival.

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James Bennett, Stuart Edser. Anthony Venn-Brown and Marguerite Johnson explore the history of LGBTQI conversion therapy with a focus on Australia.

This session was part of the University of Newcastle's NEW Thinking Series at the 2019 festival.

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The banking royal commission put the financial sector on trial and exposed self-interest, corruption and excess. Journalist Michael Roddan asks what is next for Australians and their banks.
This session was recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival and is hosted by Justin O'Brien.

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Journalist Kerry O'Brien reflects on the social and politics upheavals he has witnessed, of lessons learned and ignored, and the personalities who have made history.
This session was recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival and is hosted by Paul Bevan.

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Chloe Hooper, Bram Presser and Jock Serong explore the creative space between fact and fiction.
This session was recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival and is hosted by Geordie Williamson.

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Clementine Ford dismantles the age-old idea that entitlement, aggression and toxicity are natural realms for boys, and reveals how patriarchy is as harmful to boys and men as it is to women and girls.
This session was recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival and is hosted by Amy Sambrooke.

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More than 150 Aboriginal massacres that occurred during the spread of pastoral settlement in Australia are now documented in an online digital map. Developed by University of Newcastle historian, Professor Lyndall Ryan, the map is a significant step in the recognition of the periods of violence in Australia’s history. She speaks to Professor Cathy Coleborne, head of the School of Humanities and Social Science.
This session was recorded at the 2018 Newcastle Writers Festival as part of the University of Newcastle's free NEW Thinking series.

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Does making change mean making trouble? Indigenous activist Joe Williams, former Australian Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs and artist Ben Quilty shed light on the people and experiences that have inspired them to speak out. Introduction by Dan Cox. Facilitated by Jane Hutcheon.

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Who were Caroline Chisholm and Elizabeth Macquarie? Sarah Goldman and Luke Slattery chat to Tracey Spicer.

This session was recorded at the 2018 Newcastle Writers Festival.

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Richard Fidler talks to Gretel Killeen about his passion for the stories and personalities that have helped shape history.

This session was recorded at the 2018 Newcastle Writers Festival.

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