The founder of 1 Million Women, Natalie Isaacs, speaks to Christina Gerakiteys about harnessing passion, power and politics to create a better future.

This session was recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival.

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Michael Robotham is renowned for creating complex page-turners. In this session recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival, he speaks to Ailsa Piper about the characters and plot twists that bring his books to life.

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In this session, which was recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival, Claire G Coleman, Jock Serong and Clare Wright talk to Julie McIntyre about the challenges of writing history based on previously unheard voices.

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Clementine Ford, Kate Lilley and Alison Whittaker talk to Trisha Pender about the importance of women's stories.

This session was recorded at the 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival.

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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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