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Two remarkable authors join forces for a moving and insightful conversation about the challenges of living with a ‘broken brain’ at this edition of Books and Ideas at Montalto.

As we enter the second half of this pivotal decade, what is the evolving role of citizens in shaping major political, social and cultural shifts in Australia?

Join Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry, hosts of the Guardian’s political podcast Back to Back Barries, for a clear-eyed analysis of the 2025 Australian federal election.

New York Times-bestselling author duo join forces to discuss their latest tale – a YA medieval romp brimming with treachery, swordplay and excellent snacks.

Photographer Julian Kingma and voluntary assisted dying advocate Andrew Denton come together for a discussion about dignity, compassion and the revolution of end-of-life care in Australia.

Join the beloved author of popular modern classics Starter for Ten and One Day as he takes to The Wheeler Centre stage to discuss his latest novel, You Are Here.

One of Britain’s bestselling historians offers a meticulously researched account of the famously televised 1980 SAS storming of the Iranian embassy in London – better known as Operation Nimrod.

A family holiday. A tiny beach house. Scorching heat. And the secret behind Gramma’s mouthwatering meatballs. Greg Heffley is back – and trouble is brewing – in this special performance by Jeff Kinney

TikTok phenom and YA romantasy author, Lauren Roberts discusses the high stakes, fantasy world of her bestselling Powerless series.