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Fair Play Publishing hosts Back Story, a sports show with 33 episodes published.
In the second part of our evening session on Human Creativity vs AI, we asked four writers of different genres - Candida Baker (historical fiction/non-fiction), Amy Coomer (YA), Amy Hutton (rom-com) and Daniel Nour (memo
Part 1 of 'The Night Shift' at Manly Writers' Festival, 2026 - an after-hours sequence of talks and live experiments examining what humans do in words and music that machines still can’t. Nick Place is in conversation wi
Not every life follows the path we’re told to expect, and not every choice is freely made. In this intimate and thoughtful conversation from the 2026 Manly Writers’ Festival, Kumi Taguchi and Lucy Nelson reflect on ident
As the international order shifts, three leading commentators and strategic thinkers discuss Australia’s future in a rapidly changing world. From US–China competition and regional militarisation to democratic backsliding
In this intimate conversation, Bob Carr reflects on love, loss, and the emotional afterlife of a shared life. Bring Back Yesterday is his deeply personal account of a 50-year partnership, and of learning how to live in t
The book, Ruptured, brings together the voices of Jewish women in Australia reflecting on life after 7 October 2023, an event that sent seismic shockwaves worldwide. Four of the contributors to the book share deeply pers
A gripping, deeply human conversation with two Australians whose lives have been transformed by conflict and state power. Kylie Moore-Gilbert reflects on her 804-day imprisonment in Iran, while journalist Mike Amor share
Inside Australia's foreign service. What does diplomacy really look like behind closed doors? Three former diplomats (and heads of mission) lift the veil on the pressures, responsibilities and moral complexities of repre
Hugh Mackay in conversation with Helen Vatsikopoulos around his latest book, 'Just Saying'. In Just Saying, one of Australia’s most trusted social commentators, Hugh Mackay, turns his sharp but compassionate gaze to the
David Picken, editor of 'Football Fans in their own write' (2023) talks with David Astle of ABC Evenings about the book and the contributors who wrote about why they follow a particular football team, headlined by the la
Interview with Blanche d'Alpuget on ABC Radio Sydney with Hamish Macdonald, 5th March 2025.
Greg Downes, author of 'The First Matildas' on the sidelines of the 2024 Manly Writers' Festival with P.J. Laverty.
Emeritus Professor John Maynard, author of 'Socceroos World Cup Odyssey, 1966-2022' on the sidelines at the 2024 Manly Writers' Festival. John is also author of 'The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe' (2019 2nd ed.) and 'Golf Drea
Sally Freedman, author of "Get Your T*ts Out for the Lads" on the sidelines of the 2024 Manly Writers' Festival. The book was shortlisted for the Football Book of the Year 2024, as part of the 2024 Sports Book Awards.
A chat with Craig Lord, collaborator with Michelle Ford on her autobiography, 'Turning the Tide', on the sidelines of the 2024 Manly Writers' Festival.
A brief chat with Jill Valentine, author of 'High Heels and Low Blows' on the sidelines of the 2024 Manly Writers' Festival
A Q&A discussion between author of 'The Goals That Changed Australia', David Weiner, and Niav Owens at the launch of the book at Gleebooks, Sydney, December 2024.
Days out from the start of the co-hosted Women's World Cup, our panel of experts - players and coaches with a few country experts also - gave their tips for the outcome. How right or wrong were they? Francis Awaritefe, O
Jason Goldsmith and Lucas Gillard, the authors of ‘Be My Guest - Football Superstars in Australia’. by Fair Play Publishing
Dr Hunter Fujak is the author of 'Code Wars - the Battle for Fans, Dollars and Survival' published by Fair Play Publishing in March 2021.
John Maynard
Emeritus Professor · Badger Claw Outfitters
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Ford
1 appearance on this show
David Weiner
author of 'The Goals That Changed Australia' · Football360
1 appearance on this show
Simon Hill
best selling author, Nutritionist and Physiotherapist · Walsall FC
1 appearance on this show
Craig Foster
My Octopus Teacher Academy Award winning documentary filmmaker · Stan Sport
1 appearance on this show
James Johnson
President & Owner of All Mark Insurance Services · All Mark Insurance Services
1 appearance on this show
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