Dear Members, As 2024 draws to a close, I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our incredible staff, directors, and members for making this…

  We were joined by Australia’s bestselling non-fiction writer and journalist, Peter FitzSimons to talk about his latest book – The Legend of Albert Jacka….

  This October we were joined at the SMSA by John Brogden,  the Honorary President of LifeLine International, to talk about his newly released book…

  Be immersed in the world of crime fiction with Michael Robotham, the #1 bestselling and award-winning author, as he discusses his latest gripping novel,…

  We were joined at the SMSA by Hugh Mackay, experienced social psychologist and bestselling author in conversation with Catherine du Peloux Menagé, Artistic Director…

  Author Brooke Hardwick joined us at the SMSA for a lunchtime conversation with our very own Victoria Hall! Together, they explore The Fog – a…

  We were joined at the SMSA for History Week by Michelle Scott Tucker, author and State Library of NSW Visiting Scholar, and Rachel Franks, historian and coordinator…

  The SMSA was delighted to host a conversation between author Ryan Butta and Miles Franklin Award winning author, Shankari Chandran. This discussion explores Safe…

A public callout to find the eleven missing editions of The Dawn, as well as the August edition of the  Louisa Lawson: Biography in Progress…

  The SMSA hosted a conversation between author Tim Ayliffe and BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival’s Artistic Director, Catherine du Peloux Menagé . This relaxed chat…

  Ryan Butta joined us at the SMSA to launch his latest book The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli. We invite you to listen to this…