A Conversation with Kate Legge
Join Kate Legge, author of Delicious, for afternoon tea and a conversation with award-winning journalist Belinda Hawkins. We hope you can join us by the fireplace on the last weekend in winter.
Western Port Writes News – magazine out now
We are thrilled to announce the first issue of our festival magazine, Western Port Writes News, is hot off the press from Just Press Print in Mornington
Dinner with Lisa Millar and Belinda Hawkins
On Saturday 31 May, 110 lucky people had Dinner with Lisa Millar at the Somers Yacht Club. The occasion was the launch of the Western Port Writes 2026 festival year, and what a brilliant night it was.
Special event
We're excited to invite you to Dinner with Lisa Millar. Esteemed TV presenter, journalist and author Lisa Millar is the face of the ABC’s much-loved Muster Dogs and Back Roads. Lisa will be in conversation with award-winning journalist Belinda Hawkins.
Mayor’s Short Story Writing Awards 2026
Now in its sixth year, the awards celebrate and support local emerging writers of all abilities across the Mornington Peninsula. Start writing and share your story with the community!
Food – More Than Fuel
On a sunny Sunday afternoon inside the Coolart Observatory, an expectant and eager audience came to see and hear Stephanie Alexander (AO) and Jaclyn Crupi in conversation for Western Port Writes.
Somers Open Garden Day
Tour five glorious private gardens across Somers. See coastal, native, vegetable and flower gardens. Then come along to Coolart for a tour of the Coolart Community Garden, Homestead & Wetlands & live music followed by A Conversation with Stephanie
A Conversation with Stephanie Alexander OAM
As part of the Somers Open Gardens Day, hear much-loved chef and Kitchen Garden Program founder, Stephanie Alexander, in conversation with Jaclyn Crupi at Coolart Observatory on Sunday 9 November.
The Glasshouse and The Oasis – an insider’s Review
In the warm, sweet ambience of Stonier Winery in Merricks, on a late winter afternoon in August – with a glass of pinot or chardonnay in hand and a platter of cheese and nibbles to savour the conversation palate – an audience gathered to hear authors Professor Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion in conversation with Western Port Writes Festival Director, Sally Holdsworth.
Writing Vividly Workshop
This workshop with Dr Lee Kofman is suitable for writers at all stages of their craft, whether starting out or working on a manuscript. It’s a deep dive into ways to make writing more expressive and evocative.
