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9 August, 2024
Brisbane River meanderings
Somerset residents are invited to an Afternoon with Author Simon Cleary, where he will discuss his new novel, Everything is Water. The book chronicles his four-week walking expedition along the Brisbane River in autumn 2023, exploring themes of discovery and reflection.
Mr Cleary will be joined by Somerset writers Donita Bundy and Susan Pitkin for a panel discussion on Saturday, 17 August, at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk from 2pm to 4pm.
Arts Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee Chair and Somerset Councillor Kylee Isidro encouraged residents to attend, highlighting the event’s unique insight into Cleary’s journey.
“This event is a great opportunity to hear from the author about his adventures along the Brisbane River, which was particularly affected by one of the wettest autumns on record,” Cr Isidro said.
“Simon’s 344km trek revealed the river’s beauty and challenges, promising an engaging discussion.”
Everything is Water examines our intricate relationship with nature through flood, drought, time, and place.
Cleary, author of three novels, including The Comfort of Figs (2008), Closer to Stone (2012), and The War Artist (2019), presents his first non-fiction work with this book.
Bookings are essential and can be made at trybooking.com/events/ landing/1264933.
This event, hosted by Somerset Regional Council with support from the Regional Arts Development Fund, aims to celebrate and support local arts.
