Media Releases
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Local libraries to stream Sydney Writers’ Festival favourites
Goldfields Libraries is excited to once again bring the ideas, conversations and literary stars of the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) to local audiences through the much-anticipated Live & Local program. Across…
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Andy Griffiths launches Australian Children’s Laureate national tour in Bendigo
Goldfields Libraries is excited to share that beloved children’s author Andy Griffiths will make his first official public appearance as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2026 and 2027… in Bendigo in…
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Local writing award calls for entries
Calling all writers! Goldfields Libraries and Eaglehawk Festivals Inc. are calling for entries from writers all over Australia for the annual Mulga Bill Writing Award. Take inspiration from the theme ‘Harvest’…
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A Different Flood: Stories of Strength and Recovery
Loddon Shire Council and Goldfields Libraries are proud to announce the launch of A Different Flood — a moving new community book project that captures the voices, stories, and reflections of Loddon residents…
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Menopause is Not a Use-By-Date, say acclaimed Aussie authors
Bendigo and Woodend libraries will host celebrated Australian authors and ‘Meno-women’ Dr Rachel Matthews, Trish Bolton, and special guests for Menopause is Not a Use-By-Date, a spirited evening of female storytelling…
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Free library sessions to kick off Bendigo Writers Festival
Goldfields Libraries is set to kick off this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival with three free satellite sessions, giving local audiences a head start on the festival in Heathcote, Kangaroo Flat and…
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Goldfields Libraries hosts Sydney Writers Festival Live & Local
Goldfields Libraries is thrilled to be participating in the much-loved Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local program again this year. A selection of excellent speakers will be live-streamed to big screens…
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2025 Mulga Bill Writing Award winners
Entries are now closed for the 2025 Mulga Bill Writing Award, and winners have been selected! Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter our award and inspired us…
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Rolling Stock arrives at Bendigo Train Station
Goldfields Libraries is excited to share that the much-loved ‘Rolling Stock’ program has arrived at the Bendigo Train Station. If you’re catching V/Line’s Melbourne–Bendigo train, you can pick up a free…
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Local writing award calls for entries
Calling all writers! Goldfields Libraries and Eaglehawk Festivals Inc. are calling for entries from writers all over Australia for the annual Mulga Bill Writing Award. Take inspiration from the theme ‘Fiesta!’…