The Wheeler Centre: Books, Writing, Ideas: Videos

In this lecture, the acclaimed writer interrogates the relationships between readers, authors and critics.

In a marathon session, Paul Keating talks cultural vision, reconciliation, reform and creativity with Robert Manne.

Jane Gleeson-White traces double entry bookkeeping from monastic origins to its place at the heart of capitalism.

Bill Gammage discusses the insightful, holistic way in which Aboriginal Australians managed their land.

Our panel considers the complexity of indigenous affairs in Australia: its losses, successes and future challenges.

In partnership with the Melbourne Festival, our expert panel explores the achievements and impact of the Arab Spring revolutions.

The Sudanese-born rapper opens up about bloodshed, brutality, the power of music and getting Jimmy Carter to rap.

As the world prepares for its seven billionth person, our panel search for the soul in our ever more crowded cities.

The leader of the federal opposition is too combative, conservative and selfish to rule, argues Susan Mitchell.

In this State of Design '9 to 5' talk, our panel speaks to exciting, innovative British fashion wunderkind Gareth Pugh.

Nick Coyle and Justin Heazlewood relive the shame, angst and ecstasy of their teen diaries.

UK journalist Jon Ronson talks psychopathy, sleuthing and having a fragile sense of certainty with Sam Pang.

Celebrated High Court alumnus Michael Kirby discusses love, human rights and a close encounter with Bill Heffernan.

Politicians, scientists, academics and stakeholders debate the controversial introduction of a carbon tax in Australia.

The author of The Exotic Rissole assesses shifts in global power and the prejudices that accompany them.