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Antony Lowenstein will be in two events at this year's Newcastle Writers Festival! 

The Cost of War: Gideon Levy and Antony Loewenstein in Conversation

Join award-winning journalists Gideon Levy and Antony Loewenstein for an urgent and thought-provoking discussion about the war in Palestine. They speak to Drew Ambrose about the broader regional impact, the profound humanitarian catastrophe, the role of international actors and media, and the complex challenges to achieving lasting peace.

Gideon Levy will appear via livestream.

Saturday, April 5
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

University of Newcastle NUspace X320
Level 3
Cnr Hunter & Auckland St
Newcastle NSW 2300

Words of Warning: The State of Democracy

At a time when democracy faces unprecedented challenges, literature remains a powerful tool for reflecting, resisting, and reclaiming freedom. Join Antony Loewenstein and Misha Zelinsky for a thought-provoking conversation about the current state of democracy, the alarming rise of totalitarianism, and the role of writers in a time of crisis. Hosted by Peter Greste.

Sunday, April 6
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Civic Playhouse
375 Hunter St
Newcastle NSW 2300