Heritage Walk – Retracing the Steps of Edward Denny Day
Edward Denny Day (1801-1876): The Hunter’s most loved but equally most maligned Lawman.
Aussie Night Markets – Maitland
Be sure to join the excitement as Maitland welcomes the Aussie Night Markets to the Maitland Showground.
Big Histories
What if we could change our future by rewriting our pasts?
Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026: Live and Local Maitland
An evening of stories, ideas and conversation.
The Future of Truth with A.C Grayling
In a world of misinformation, AI hallucinations and international cover-ups, the truth feels more elusive than ever.
Yann Martel: Son of Nobody
The story of the Trojan War, like so many wars real and imagined, is a story most often told by the victors, the princes and the powerful.
Stephanie Alexander: The Cook’s Companion
On a mission to spread the joy of good food, Australia’s beloved chef Stephanie Alexander released The Cook’s Companion in 1996.
David Szalay: Flesh
In a novel, the words on the page are our entrance into another’s mind. But sometimes it’s the space between the lines that define a character.
Trent Dalton: Gravity Let Me Go
Australian literary sensation Trent Dalton’s newest book
Susan Choi: Flashlight
Louisa goes for a walk along the beach with her father, but only she returns.