SWF Live & Local Livestream: Helen Garner

The Sydney Writer’s Festival is Australia’s largest celebration of storytelling, ideas, and literature. The Live & Local Program offers a free livestream of chosen festival sessions direct to your local library.

Tune in for a special live-streamed conversation with iconic Australian writer Helen Garner, appearing at the Sydney Writers' Festival. In her first full-length book in a decade, The Season, Garner offers deeply personal reflections on football, family, and the cycles of life—capturing her trademark honesty, insight, and emotional depth.

In conversation with journalist and author David Leser, Garner will discuss the themes behind The Season, her writing process, and the experiences that shaped this poignant new work.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s most beloved literary voices—live from the stage to your screen.

Be invigorated and engaged by conversation, debate and discussion with some of Australia’s finest thinkers. You can even participate in live Q & A session, with your questions going directly to the Sydney stage.

You may also like the following events from Cairns Libraries:

• This Wednesday, 14th May, 10:00 am, Come and try... Book Binding in Cairns
• This Friday, 16th May, 10:00 am, Sing a Song in Manoora
• This Friday, 16th May, 11:00 am, Songs in the Library: Strings of the North in Cairns

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