Past events

  • Margot Woods

    Choice, Compassion, and Control: Rethinking the End of Life. Margot Woods It can be a difficult subject to face, yet for many people, having… Read more

  • Helen Carter

    Balmain Street Shopping & Places of Worship. Helen Carter in conversation with Maryanne Chapman Local author Helen Carter will discuss her recently published book… Read more

  • Bruce Wolpe

    Trump, America, Australia and the World. Bruce Wolpe in conversation with Maisy Stapleton. Bruce will discuss the state of Trump’s presidency, major issues and… Read more

  • Should I stay or should I go?

    Where next for your future living arrangements: 1. Reverse Mortgage or 2. Downsize? These two talks will address important issues facing community members in… Read more

  • Jonathan Biggins

    Actor, writer and director, Jonathan Biggins, will discuss satire, its relevance and the challenges it faces in the modern world. The American playwright George… Read more

  • Marius Webb

    Anarchy and Industry in the ABC. ABC radio’s Marius Webb will discuss the birth of DoubleJay and other ABC stories. Marius Webb worked at… Read more

  • Bruce Spence and Marius Webb

    Veteran actor and SMH letter writer Bruce Spence and ABC radio’s Marius Webb share stories of their exploits and transgressions. Veteran Balmain residents Bruce… Read more

  • David Smith

    America 2024: No escape from the ballot or the bullet Why do so many Americans still support Donald Trump, who is enjoying his highest… Read more

  • Barry Rafe

    Living longer, Living better: exploring the science and social impact of increased longevity Over the past century, average life expectancy has doubled, largely due… Read more

  • ‘Alopi Latukefu

    Social justice – why it’s important ‘Alopi Latukefu is the Director of The Edmund Rice Centre for justice and community ‘Alopi will share how… Read more