The Wheeler Centre acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Centre stands. We acknowledge and pay our respects to all ...

The Next Chapter program elevates Australian stories that aren’t being told and nurtures a new wave of writers to tell them.

Gain a new perspective on your creative practice with award-winning author Laura Jean McKay, in this special seminar for writers of all levels. Taking the wrong path and making mistakes – we've all ...

The 2025 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards are proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria.

The Next Chapter program elevates Australian stories that aren’t being told and nurtures a new wave of writers to tell them.

Dive into a dazzling novel of secrets, self-deception and the stories we tell, as Trent Dalton unveils his highly anticipated new work, Gravity Let Me Go. From the internationally bestselling author ...

The queen of outback noir returns with a gripping new novel about loss, secrets and what remains after a disappearance. A bereaved mother risks everything to solve the mystery of her missing son in ...

Jana Wendt unveils her debut work of fiction – a keenly drawn collection of short stories that go to the heart of the human condition. After decades away from the spotlight, beloved Gold Logie-winning ...

A family holiday. A tiny beach house. Scorching heat. And the secret behind Gramma’s mouthwatering meatballs. Greg Heffley is back – and trouble is brewing – in this special performance by Jeff Kinney ...

Return to the bloodthirsty world of Empire of the Vampire, as Jay Kristoff unveils the epic conclusion to his bestselling dark fantasy series. Empire of the Dawn is a story of vampires and heroes, of ...

Come together for a night of great Australian books matched with great Australian beers, in a special event presented in partnership with Tough Guy Book Club. Craft beer meets the art of storytelling ...

This year is the 13th year of The Wheeler Centre’s Hot Desk Fellowships, which provide emerging writers with a space to build a creative community and inspire their process. Hot Desk Fellowships ...