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Nala bardip mia – margaret river heart

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The festival will return bigger, brighter and bolder in 2027. Get your calendars out and mark 14-16 May 2027.

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Special Perth Events

A series of events at the State Library of Western Australia in Perth featuring top international and Australian authors, journalists, innovators and big thinkers.

Includes conversations with Antoinette Lattouf, Bob Brown and Mick Herron.

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Clown Town: In Conversation with Mick Herron

Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART

Friday, 29 May

Herron brings his trademark wit, moral bite, and dark humour to a story that skewers power while delivering a tightly wound, unsettling thriller.

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Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival is created and presented by Arts Margaret River.

Arts Margaret River exists to support and nurture the work of artists across all disciplines, and to foster a love of the arts within our community.

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For nearly 20 years, the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival has been a celebration of stories, ideas, and connection in the South West — and we couldn’t do it without you.

As a not-for-profit, we rely on the support of our community to keep the festival thriving. Your donation helps us bring brilliant authors to the region, support local voices, run school programs, and keep events accessible through free sessions. 

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