The Wheeler Centre: Books, Writing, Ideas: Videos

The survivor of genocide discusses ethnic conflict and her book A Long Way From Paradise, with Anton Enus.

Crime writers Honey Brown, Lindy Cameron, Kerry Greenwood and Angela Savage discuss all things criminally unladylike.

Literary sensation talks transgenerational trauma, generous assumptions and (not) being a writer with Michael Williams.

Emilie Zoey Baker defies slam poetry's critics, delivering an energetic celebration of the lively, versatile form.

The Meanjin Tournament of Books pits classic against classic in search of the Great Australian Novel.

The bestselling novelist discusses her long career and startling rise to prominence in conversation with Jane Sullivan.

Writer Anne Manne discusses Australia's desperate need for more genuine engagement with ability issues.

Seoul's deputy mayor and chief design officer discusses open-mindedness, education and design's social agenda.

Former Keating speechwriter discusses his memoir and the shifts in Australian politics since Keating's demise.

Robert Manne discusses his 'Quarterly Essay 43' on 'The Australian', as well as the newspaper's response.

The writer and widow of Steig Larsson discusses his work and values, and her battle to protect his legacy.

Journalist Paul Cleary critiques Australia's dependence on mining in what he provocatively labels "generational theft".

Tony Moore, Robyn Annear and Des Cowley remember 'urban bohemian' journalist, poet and novelist Marcus Clarke.

Canadian reporter Jay Bahadur discusses the world of Somali pirates, with fellow journalist Christine Kenneally.

For State of Design 2011, Troika discuss their playful, intelligent work at the nexus of art, architecture and design.