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2025 Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival
03 May – 04 May
Maleny Showground 13 Maleny-Stanley River Road, Nalbo and the Dallambara Country (Maleny)

2025 Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, charming towns, and vibrant arts community. Saturday 3rd – Monday 5th May, 2025, this idyllic region will once again play host to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival, a celebration of words, stories, and creativity that draws writers, readers, and thinkers from across Australia.

Peter Carnavas
SATURDAY 3 MAY - MALENY SHOWGROUNDS

Workshop - (Senior Primary) 11:30AM to 12:30PM

Session - (Lower Primary) 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Tickets here.

Laura Elvery

Sunday 4 May - Maleny Showgrounds

Panel - Herstory Unearthed - 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Panellists Laura Elvery, Jane Smith and Melissa Ashley in conversation with Micahel Burge to bring to light the untold stories of women in
history.

Tickets here.

Steve MinOn

Sunday 4 May - Maleny Showgrounds

Panel - Lost and Found - 12:00PM-1:00PM

Panellists Steve MinOn, Nadia Mahjouri, Sean Wilson in conversation with Jane Hyde, take us on the search for identity and connection

Tickets here.