South Coast Writers Centre and Viva La Gong presented a program of poetry readings from some of Australia’s best poets. Thanks to Wollongong City Council for their support for this event. Thanks also to Sally Evans, who MCed the event, John Purvis, who sold lots of books, and to Chris Latham, Lisa Nolan, Carrie Edwards and all the staff from the Viva la Gong festival. The event was hosted by Wollongong City Gallery, thanks to Craig Judd, Vivian Vidulich and gallery staff for their assistance.
John Tranter reads at Viva Poetry.
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Peter Skrzynecki reads at Viva Poetry.
Susan Hampton, author of The Kindly Ones. [photo Sally Evans]
Tug Dumbly. [photo Sally Evans]
Alise Blayney
Barbara Blackman and August Blackman closed the program.
Book sales at Viva Poetry. [photo Sally Evans]





