Bob Birrell is Reader in Sociology and Director of the Centre for Population and Urban Research at Monash University. He is the joint editor of the quarterly demographic journal People and Place, published by the Centre. He was a member of the National Population Council between 1987 and 1993. He is currently a member of the Commonwealth Government’s advisory committee on international education. The Centre for Population Research has provided consultancy services on urban issues for local and state government authorities in Melbourne. This background has contributed to the Centre’s wide range of publications on urban issues. It also provides the foundation for the Centre’s current work on metropolitan planning in Melbourne.
Events
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2026 John Cain Memorial Oration: Gareth Evans
State Library Victoria, Conversation Quarter
328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The 2026 John Cain Memorial Oration will be delivered by Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans, AC KC FASSA FAIIA The evening will include a two course meal and drinks in...
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Sonia Orchard at Gleebooks
Gleebooks
49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, New South Wales
Sonia Orchard in conversation with Jess Hill and Grace Tame Stories of child sexual abuse appear in the media weekly, often framed as isolated incidents. But child sexual abuse and...
$15
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Sonia Orchard at Avid Reader
Avid Reader
193 Boundary Street, West End, Queensland, Australia
Jessica Rudd will be in conversation with Sonia Orchard for her In the National Interest edition, Before the Harm: Preventing Abuse, Protecting Children. ABOUT THE BOOK Stories of child sexual...
$15
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Book launch: Somewhere Here the Future’s Hid by Jeff Sparrow (Readings, Carlton)
Readings Carlton
Woiworung Country, 309 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
We are delighted to host the launch of Jeff Sparrow's latest work, Somewhere Here the Future’s Hid: The Extraordinary Life of Lesbia Harford. Barely known in her lifetime, Lesbia Harford...
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Book Launch: Australian Girls (Melbourne Museum)
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC, Australia
Join us to celebrate Catherine Gay's new book Australian Girls: Growing Up in the Nineteenth Century (Monash University Publishing). Launched by Senior Curator Deborah Tout-Smith (Museums Victoria), Professor Andrew May...
Events
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2026 John Cain Memorial Oration: Gareth Evans
State Library Victoria, Conversation Quarter 328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThe 2026 John Cain Memorial Oration will be delivered by Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans, AC KC FASSA FAIIA The evening will include a two course meal and drinks in...
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Sonia Orchard at Gleebooks
Gleebooks 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, New South WalesSonia Orchard in conversation with Jess Hill and Grace Tame Stories of child sexual abuse appear in the media weekly, often framed as isolated incidents. But child sexual abuse and...
$15 -
Sonia Orchard at Avid Reader
Avid Reader 193 Boundary Street, West End, Queensland, AustraliaJessica Rudd will be in conversation with Sonia Orchard for her In the National Interest edition, Before the Harm: Preventing Abuse, Protecting Children. ABOUT THE BOOK Stories of child sexual...
$15 -
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Book launch: Somewhere Here the Future’s Hid by Jeff Sparrow (Readings, Carlton)
Readings Carlton Woiworung Country, 309 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaWe are delighted to host the launch of Jeff Sparrow's latest work, Somewhere Here the Future’s Hid: The Extraordinary Life of Lesbia Harford. Barely known in her lifetime, Lesbia Harford...
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Book Launch: Australian Girls (Melbourne Museum)
Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaJoin us to celebrate Catherine Gay's new book Australian Girls: Growing Up in the Nineteenth Century (Monash University Publishing). Launched by Senior Curator Deborah Tout-Smith (Museums Victoria), Professor Andrew May...
