The full program for the 2026 Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival has officially been revealed, and this year’s line-up is enormous. Chris Hammer headlines huge Dandenong Ranges Lit Fest line-up. Chris Hammer, Sally Hepworth, Garth Nix, Kerryn Mayne - in just its second year, the Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival will bring some of Australia’s best and most loved … [Read more...] about Media Release
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How Far Would You Go To Test Yourself?
How Far Would You Go To Test Yourself? In January 2024, Australian ultrarunner and pain researcher Donna Urquhart did something no-one had done before her. She ran 1,402 kilometres in Antarctica in 28 days, setting a world record for the longest run in a polar region, while battling temperatures as low as –20°C and winds of up to 80 kilometres an hour.Donna’s extraordinary … [Read more...] about How Far Would You Go To Test Yourself?
George Ivanoff shares secrets to his success
Have you ever wanted to get a little peek at the wildly creative brain of an author? Us too! We were delighted that fabulous children’s author George Ivanoff agreed to have a chat with us ahead of his fantastic Book Week event at Belgrave Library on Wednesday, August 26. Drawing on his much-loved You Choose series, George will guide participants through his creative … [Read more...] about George Ivanoff shares secrets to his success
Where Art, Story & Country Meet
Where Art, Story & Country Meet - A Talk and Workshop Not To Be Missed! Join Tiriki Onus and Marian Spires for art, poetry and storytelling in goranwarrabil (the Dandenong Ranges) The final day of this year’s expanded Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival will feature two very special events presented by ngurrak barring. Begin your Sunday morning with a compelling … [Read more...] about Where Art, Story & Country Meet
Fantasy fiction legend Garth Nix joins the festival!
Fantasy fiction legend Garth Nix joins the festival We're thrilled to announce our next headline author for the 2026 Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival: fantasy fiction legend Garth Nix OAM. If you’ve ever travelled the Old Kingdom subduing the restless dead with Sabriel, Lirael or Abhorsen, or solved a supernatural mystery alongside The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, … [Read more...] about Fantasy fiction legend Garth Nix joins the festival!