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Tony Wellington

Tony Wellington is a writer, radio host, photographer and book illustrator. His works include Freak Out, Happy? Exploding Cultural Myths about Happiness and a history of Noosa, Noosa and Cooloola. He also co-authored (with John Shand) Don’t Shoot the Best Boy! The Film Crew at Work, and he has produced several photography books, the most recent of which is Wild About Noosa. For many years Tony worked in the film and television industry as a scriptwriter, director and editor, and lectured in media studies and film. He holds a degree from Macquarie University and is a former mayor of Noosa Shire. He has three grown children and lives in the Noosa hinterland with his wife.

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‘Verge 2023: Defiant’ book launch

Readings Carlton Woiworung Country, 309 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC

Join Australian Book Review Editor Peter Rose to celebrate the launch of the journal Verge 2023 titled Defiant. Defiant is edited by Samuel Bernard, Thomas Rock and Vera Yingzhi Gu. Crackling with energy...

The Big Teal – Net Zero: Investing in the Future (Brisbane)

Playhouse, QPAC Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane, QLD

A decade-long climate war and inadequate government action have left a vacuum of opportunities that are being sucked up by an increasing number of business leaders, investors and activists. Respected...

$30 – $35

Book launch | Monash University Low FODMAP: The Cookbook (Invitation Only)

Monash University Caulfield Monash Art, Design and Architecture Exhibition Space,, Caulfield

120 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes developed by the founders of the FODMAP diet This is the perfect cooking companion to better manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Offering 120...

Book Launch: The Uncertainty Effect by Michelle Lazarus

Matheson Library Monash University, Clayton, VIC

To be launched by Professor Sharon Pickering A smart, practical book that shows us how to navigate uncertain times In an age of pandemic and economic precarity, how can we...