'Australia's favourite storyteller' Peter FitzSimons brings to life the gripping true story of Australian surgeon and POW Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop. Fitzy speaks to Corrie Perkin about the impact of Dunlop, who inspired fellow soldiers in the face of unimaginable hardship and forged a legacy that continues to inspire. 

This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation.     

'Australia's favourite storyteller' Peter FitzSimons brings to life the gripping true story of Australian surgeon and POW Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop. Fitzy speaks to Corrie Perkin about the impact of Dunlop, who inspired fellow soldiers in the face of unimaginable hardship and forged a legacy that continues to inspire.&nbsp;
This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible <a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/">donation</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Peter FitzSimons in Conversation - The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop 

Carol Lefevre and Jacinta Parsons engage in a grounded, generous discussion about ageing, identity, and the creative life. In conversation with Holly Wainwright, they share the experiences and insights that have shaped them, and reflect on what it means to grow older with intention, curiosity, and a strong sense of self. 

This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. 

Carol Lefevre and Jacinta Parsons engage in a grounded, generous discussion about ageing, identity, and the creative life. In conversation with Holly Wainwright, they share the experiences and insights that have shaped them, and reflect on what it means to grow older with intention, curiosity, and a strong sense of self.&nbsp;
This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible <a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/">donation</a>.&nbsp;

Carol Lefevre and Jacinta Parsons - The Art of Growing Older

‘My bones have knitted with this place,’ writes Hannah Kent in her memoir Always Home, Always Homesick, a love letter to Iceland. In this conversation with Amy Sambrooke, Hannah reflects on the transformative power of the country she first experienced as a high school exchange student and how it shaped her creative life.

This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. 

&lsquo;My bones have knitted with this place,&rsquo; writes Hannah Kent in her memoir Always Home, Always Homesick, a love letter to Iceland. In this conversation with Amy Sambrooke, Hannah reflects on the transformative power of the country she first experienced as a high school exchange student and how it shaped her creative life.
This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible <a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/">donation</a>.&nbsp;

Hannah Kent in Conversation - Always Home Always Home Sick 

Alli Parker and Emma Pei Yin write compelling high-stakes historical novels that reach across generations and borders to examine inheritance, silence and survival. In this conversation, they speak with Phoebe McIlwraith about centring women in their stories, the trauma and legacy of war, and the real-life family histories that inspired their work.

This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. 

Alli Parker and Emma Pei Yin write compelling high-stakes historical novels that reach across generations and borders to examine inheritance, silence and survival. In this conversation, they speak with Phoebe McIlwraith about centring women in their stories, the trauma and legacy of war, and the real-life family histories that inspired their work.
This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible <a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/">donation</a>.&nbsp;

Peter FitzSimons in Conversation - The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop

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