ABOUT THE EVENT:

Better Things Are Possible is a timely and hopeful manifesto. Jack Toohey cuts through the noise to expose what’s broken—and shows how we can fix it.

On Thursday 4th September at The Royal Oak, Balmain, join Jack Toohey in conversation with Grace Tame.

Copies of Better Things Are Possible will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Toohey signing copies after the discussion.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

The Royal Oak, one of Balmain's oldest and most loved pubs has been hosting Roaring Stories author events since the inception of our events program.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. The event bar on L1 is serving drinks from 6.30pm and also following the author talk. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot. Why not make a full evening of it, too, by ordering a meal at the Royal Oak before or after the event? To make a dinner reservation before or after the event, simply click on the restaurant reservation link here.

Royal Oak Balmain – Acrylic – Artist Jan Larsen

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ABOUT THE BOOK

In a time of crisis, Better Things Are Possible is a call to courage, connection, and action.

We’re living through a time of urgent, undeniable need for change. Enter Jack Toohey—a skilled communicator with a rare ability to make complex issues clear, relatable, and actionable. In Better Things Are Possible, he offers a compelling manifesto for progress, dismantling the apathy and helplessness that so often accompany today’s biggest challenges. From the housing crisis and climate change to gender inequity, mental health, and a disconnected political class, Toohey reveals how many of our social and political failures are deeply interconnected—and how we can begin to fix them. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, you're not alone. But we built these systems, and that means we can reimagine them. This book is a rallying cry—for hope over cynicism, action over inaction. It’s about shifting the narrative to create real and lasting change.

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ABOUT JACK TOOHEY

Jack Toohey is an Australian creative director and activist known for his ability to distil complex issues into clear, compelling content. He rose to prominence in 2023 with a viral video examining the difference between housing affordability in 1983 compared with 2023, which amassed over 20 million views. A former music photographer and creative agency founder, Jack has redirected his communication skills towards storytelling that exposes harmful systems and advocates for social and climate justice.

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ABOUT GRACE TAME

Grace Tame is an Australian activist and advocate for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She was named 2021 Australian of the Year. In 2022 she released her number one best-selling memoir, The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner, which was shortlisted for three Australia Book Industry Awards.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Refunds

Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable.

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This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain and Allen and Unwin.

With thanks to our venue partner The Royal Oak.

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