The Story Society began in Nov 2025, after the Bendigo Writers Festival was postponed for 2026. We wanted to keep authors from across Australia engaged with their readers in Bendigo. Over the last 12 months we have hosted free (or low cost) events for a variety of readers:

Nov 2025 - Kate Mildenhall at The Urban Cellar

March 2026 - assisted with organisation and delivery of the Stella Day Out Bendigo with Dr Debra Dank and Lucy Nelson

March 2026 - Ellie Marney and Amy Doak at Bendigo Library (pictured in front of large glass windows)

April 2026 - Sarah Bailey at Bendigo Library (pictured standing with Cecile Shanahan)

June 2026 - Celebrating pride with Darcy Green, Max Francis (pictured seated laughing with Cecile Shanahan) and Amie Kaufman who was programmed but fell ill on the day and couldn’t attend

July 2026 - Wayne Marshall and Michael Winkler at Bendigo Library (pictured sitting with Cecile Shanahan in front of a blue TV screen)

September 2026 - Jodi McAlister at Solterra & Vine (pictured in front of fireplace)

September 2026 - Jock Serong at Bendigo Library (pictured holding his book with Cecile Shanahan)

October 2026 - Lorena Carrington at Bendigo Library

We have great plans for 2027 and beyond.

If you’re interested in being part of one of our events please get in touch. We’re always seeking financial support to keep things free or low cost too!