The Latest Breaking News from Rosemarie Milsom

How new leadership will shape the writers festival in a 'pressured world'

A new era begins for one of Newcastle's premier cultural events.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 16

New director to repair cancelled Adelaide Writers' Week

Adelaide Writers' Week's new director wants to help repair the festival after it was cancelled following a boycott for dropping a Palestinian-Australian author.

AAP · Apr 23

After collapse and controversy, Adelaide writers’ week has a new director: ‘I don’t envy anyone in this position’

Rosemarie Milsom, who formed and runs Newcastle writers festival, will take over from Louise Adler after the literary festival imploded over invitation to Randa Abdel-Fattah

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23

Sun shines on writers festival as weekend attendance tops 7750

'I couldn't even move, it was overwhelming.'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 8, 2024

The Secrets Of Midwives author Sally Hepworth booked for Writers Festival

The 11th Newcastle Writers Festival promises a diverse line-up.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2023

Hire and higher: fees put city venues out of reach for local performers

Increased expenses at council venues - and a lack of alternative options - is a growing headache, say organisers of artistic events

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26, 2023

The story behind the stories of a soldier and an 'epic case'

'I'm inclined to think it's more about truth than it is about war crimes.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 27, 2023

MacLean's bookstore for sale after 20 years as owner seeks new chapter

The bookshop needs 'someone who is willing to come in and re-energise it'.

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2023

'Quite a rare and radical thing': More chapters ahead for writers festival

'It's been a huge community effort to get it this far.'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 2, 2023

Writers fest hits 10 years of quality

'To have them all at the one festival is pretty amazing'

Newcastle Herald · Mar 4, 2023