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Sydney Writers' Festival - Live and Local Screenings

The Larrikin Lie - Panel Discussion

Be part of Live & Local. Come to Geelong Library & Heritage Centre to watch these author events, live-streamed by Sydney Writers' Festival and screened only at the Library.

One of the enduring beliefs of Australian identity is the idea that we as a nation embody the larrikin spirit, that our population is easy going, anti-establishment, laissez-faire. But arguably, our success in responding to COVID-19 points to a different truth. Perhaps, behind our ‘she’ll be right’ veneer, we’re an anxious, obedient, state-regulated people. David Marr, Patricia Cornelius and Rebecca Huntley separate the shit-stirrers from the boot-lickers, with ABC’s Laura Tingle.

Further program information available on the Sydney Writers' Festival website.

Please note, these events are only available to view either in-person (in Sydney) or via this livestream service to the Library. They are not available to view online. Events will be screened in the Level 2 Meeting Room at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. Patrons are welcome to attend any and all sessions, all screenings are free and bookings are required. Seating will be socially distanced. As per current Coronavirus regulations, all visitors to the Library must register upon entry at the Concierge desk on Ground Floor.

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