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Stella Day Out Melbourne

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Quest Collingwood
Collingwood VIC, Australia
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Tue, 1 Dec, 6pm - 7pm AEDT

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Stella Day Out is an event series by The Stella Prize, celebrating Australian women and non-binary writers.

Hosted at Quest Collingwood in Melbourne, this free session is an exciting opportunity to hear from Stella-listed author Laura Elizabeth Woollett.

 

When: 6pm, Tuesday 1 December 2026

Where: Quest Collingwood, 79/85 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066

 

Laura Elizabeth Woollett is the author of a short story collection, two novels, and the novel-in-stories West Girls, which was long-listed for the 2024 Stella Prize. Born and raised in Boorloo/ Perth, she now lives in Naarm/ Melbourne. She has been the recipient of numerous grants and fellowships, most recently a 2025 Keesing Studio Residency at the Cité Internationale Des Arts in Paris. Hell Days: into the inferno of hormonal mood disorder is her nonfiction debut.

 

In conversation with Ruby Perryman, Laura will discuss her latest book, Hell Days, and her writing practice. This will be a vibrant evening celebrating some of the best new Australian literature.

 

This session is FREE but bookings are essential. Drinks and nibbles provided.

 

We can't wait to see you for Stella Day Out Melbourne!

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  • Laura Elizabeth Woollett

    Laura Elizabeth Woollett

    Laura Elizabeth Woollett is the author of a short story collection, two novels, and the novel-in-stories West Girls, which was long-listed for the 2024 Stella Prize. Born and raised in Boorloo/ Perth, she now lives in Naarm/ Melbourne. She has been the recipient of numerous grants and fellowships, most recently a 2025 Keesing Studio Residency at the Cité Internationale Des Arts in Paris. Hell Days: into the inferno of hormonal mood disorder is her nonfiction debut.

  • Ruby Perryman

    Ruby Perryman

    Ruby Perryman is a journalist and communications specialist. She has a background in magazine editing, and her writing has been published by Island, Archer, Australian Book Review, and more. Her audio journalism can be found on community radio programs The Wire and All The Best. Ruby is a lover of arts, culture and literature, and is driven by storytelling that makes change. She is Stella's Communications Manager.

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