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SWF Livestream: The war on journalists

Next date: Friday, 24 May 2024 | 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

News from the frontlines.

With conflict continuing in Ukraine, and the death toll of journalists in the Gaza conflict reaching alarming proportions, we look at the role of journalists in war – on and off the frontlines – and how vital the protection of journalists is to news we can trust about the realities of war.

Join us to hear from those with firsthand experience from the most conflict-ridden parts of the world: Global Affairs Editor for the ABC, John Lyons, The Guardian World Affairs Editor, Julian Borger, and Ukrainian journalist Alisa Sopova of the 5km From the Frontline project. In conversation with journalist Hamish Macdonald.

SWF Live & Local @ Gerringong Library

This event is part of the Sydney Writers' Festival Live & Local program livestreaming direct from the Sydney Writers' Festival at Carriageworks to Gerringong Library from Thursday 23 May to Sunday 26 May.

Livestreamed sessions run over four days at Gerringong Library, and include Julia Baird, Celeste Ng, Trent Dalton, Leigh Sales, Larissa Behrendt, Richard Glover, Wendy Harmer, William McInnes, perennial festival favourites Barry Cassidy and friends, and more.

Book individual sessions or a full day ticket.

Morning and afternoon tea is available between sessions (where indicated on the program) for a gold-coin donation to the Friends of Kiama Library - stay for a chat!

Bookings are essential for this free event (if you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so someone else can have your place).

Book online or call 02 4233 1133.