Zoe Pollock

Champion the truth, celebrate the imaginary, cherish the beautiful- thoughts are my own.

[Zoe Pollock @zoepollock]

“You can’t really change the heart without telling a story" Marta Nussbaum - why we need the humanities #literature #ozhist https://t.co/8ygw6lZ4un

[Josh Lambier @JoshuaLambier]

In defence of the humanities: Why studying philosophy in a world where welders earn more still makes sense https://t.co/ol0m17XxJc

[Antony J Funnell @antonyjfunnell]

"Hope in a conflicted world" - here's the audio for the panel session I chaired recently at @bbwritersfest with @bronwynbirdsall @limlouisa
and Arnold Zable. Recorded for Big Ideas on @RadioNational
https://t.co/ME8cU2yETq

@zoepollock @EmBrugman

[Zoe Pollock @zoepollock]

@mariekehardy Congratulations gorgeous one!! 💖💖💖

[Zoe Pollock @zoepollock]

Incredibly proud to be presenting my first program as AD of @bbwritersfest #radicalhope #byronwritersfestival2022

[Zoe Pollock @zoepollock]

Very excited to be joining @bbwritersfest as Artistic Director. At what’s a difficult time for the region I’ll be focusing on the role of the arts in healing community & the important conversations we need to have.

[Jaclyn McCosker @JaclynMcCosker]

I don’t want nuclear submarines. I want water bombers for bushfires.

[Kon Karapanagiotidis @Kon__K]

Remember when we used to have people fit to be Prime Minister and with the courage to actually lead on issues that mattered to us. #AustraliaDay #InvasionDay #SurvivalDay #changethedate

[Assaad Razzouk @AssaadRazzouk]

World record: South Australia (population 1.8m) runs for a week on 100% renewable energy, a record for similar energy grids anywhere

Don't believe Big Oil (and politicians in their pockets) when they say 100% renewables can't be done

https://t.co/94RH05WZsx #climate

[Dr Wesley Morgan @wtmpacific]

Sobering. Today the World Economic Forum lists 'climate action failure' as the top global risk for the next decade. Australia's national security and IR community needs to step up to address this risk, and to promote preemptive action. https://t.co/swSk6xhY3Y

[Zoe Pollock @zoepollock]

Thanks @coffeemiss! We’re so excited to see the beautiful @slqld transformed into an amazing festival site for literary lovers ❤️

[Vicki McDonald @coffeemiss]

The hub of this year’s @BrisWritersFest at @slqld will be the Tirra Lirra inspired reading room. I had a sneak peek today! Well done @zoepollock

[Indigenous Literacy Foundation @IndigenousLF]

The program for the 2019 Brisbane Writers' Festival has been announced! In recognition of the UN Year of Indigenous Languages, the festival will explore the ways in which Australia’s traditional custodians convey story. Check out the details via the link. https://t.co/hMpGlxmqX7

[Brisbane Writers Festival @BrisWritersFest]

Brisbane Writers Festival 2019 tickets on sale now! Join us from September 5-8 at @slqld for a stellar lineup including Jasper Fforde, Gemma Hartley, Clementine Ford, Benjamin Law, Claire G Coleman & more to bring stories to life #BWF19 #thiswayhumanity #wherestorieslive

[Brisbane Writers Festival @BrisWritersFest]

Brisbane Writers Festival tickets go on sale at midday tomorrow! We’ve assembled a stellar lineup of international, national and local writers, thinkers and opinion makers. 5-8 September 2019 @slqld https://t.co/XZfVJFDSQ4

[Vicki McDonald @coffeemiss]

Don’t miss out! The inspiring history of Palm Island is celebrated in a fascinating showcase of images, memorabilia and digital stories. @slqld Closes 22 April

[Zoe Pollock @zoepollock]

@bairdjulia Wishing you all the best fir your recovery @bairdjulia

[JR @JRart]

The images, like life, are ephemeral. Once pasted, the art piece lives on its own. The sun dries the light glue and with every step, people tear pieces of the fragile paper. The process is all about participation of volunteers, visitors, and souvenir catchers.

[Brisbane Writers Festival @BrisWritersFest]

Welcome to our 2019 Youth Ambassadors! BWF's Youth Ambassador program provides young people the opportunity to be part of BWF19, supporting the Word Play and Love YA programs. Find out more https://t.co/TVBGW9E0vg

[Kelvin Grove SC @KelvinGroveSC]

Congratulations to Emily, who has been selected to be a 'Love YA' Ambassador with the Brisbane Writers Festival. Emily is a phenomenally talented writer and in her role with BWF, will have the opportunity to... https://t.co/KUHwEpX4lC

[AIATSIS @AIATSIS]

On this day in 1965, Charles Perkins and 35 students began the Freedom Ride. It helped to reset the relationship between Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people in Australia. Learn more in our #FreedomRide online exhibition:

https://t.co/TRTFo80Wez

#AustralianHistory

[Zoe Pollock @zoepollock]

Now for the next step #BringThemHere #MediVac #Auspol

[Behrouz Boochani @BehrouzBoochani]

Its a historical moment for all of the refugees on Manus and Nauru. Many people are happy now because they will finally receive medical treatment. Great to see the Australian parliament finally vote for humanity.#Manus

[Katharine Murphy @murpharoo]

I did ask this question. Sadly, there wasn't a good answer.