But wait! There’s more!

This year, Bendigo Writers Festival is in Dunolly’s elegant Town Hall, Maryborough’s ostentatiously lovely Railway Station, and Eaglehawk’s charmingly nostalgic Star Cinema. 

They don’t call Bendigo central Victoria for nothing… we’re geographically at the heart, and we’re emotionally there too.

In Dunolly, American-based biologist David George Haskell talks about his moving, inspirational, powerful and informative Songs of Trees, a journey around the world to tap into why trees mean so much to humanity.

Or, if you love satire and travel alike, you can indulge in both with Bryan Dawe, who brings his “Satirist’s Journey” to Maryborough Railway Station. It will be an opportunity to pay tribute to Bryan’s unforgettable partner-in-comedy, John Clarke.

Sunday morning, there’s a treat for foodies and fashion fans alike, with Good Morning at Ulumbarra. From 9.30am the program includes regional providores celebrating the launch of a brand new guide to Central Victorian food with Masons of Bendigo’s Sonia Anthony, seafood guru John Susman in conversation with foodwriter Anthony Huskstep, and Kirsty Manning on researching fragrant and healing herbs for her luscious novel, The Midsummer Garden.

Gardening Australia’s Angus Stewart and AB Bishop will be there too, to talk about The Australian Native Garden, and fashion expert Kirstie Clements is joined by ABC music maestro Christopher Lawrence to talk about favourite things.

In Eaglehawk, at the Star Cinema, there’s a special treat for Sunday delight, with John Marsden joined by actor John Flaus as they share some of the greatest and most memorable poetry ever written.

The full Bendigo Writers Festival August 11-13 program is online now. Book online or at The Capital, 50 View Street, Bendigo, phone (03) 5434 6100.

For accommodation, contact www.bendigotourism.com, phone 1800 813 153.