Announcing the 2025 Stella Prize winner in a special event at Sydney Writers’ Festival – Livestreamed to the Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival
Stella is a leading advocate for gender equity and cultural change in Australian literature. Since its inception in 2012, Stella has championed the work of Australian women and non-binary writers with its flagship program, the prestigious Stella Prize. This annual literary award celebrates writing that is original, excellent and engaging.
Join judges Debra Dank, Astrid Edwards, Leah Jing McIntosh and Rick Morton in honouring the incredible talent of this year’s longlisted, shortlisted and winning authors and celebrate the stories shaping Australian literature today.
Event and Ticket Details
This is a Free event at the Bathurst Library





