Newstead Short Story Tattoo

Fresh from the Newstead Short Story Tattoo, Josephine Rowe returns to Newstead to launch her greatly anticipated new work of short-short stories.  Josephine’s readings always slay them in the aisles and this event promises to be no exception.  Beautifully illustrated by

Martin Flanagan, Age blog guru, football and social commentator, footy lover, has confirmed he will be appearing at The Hard Ball, Sunday May 17th, Newstead footy club change rooms, 12.30pm, Panmure st Newstead.  It is now a stellar line-up that promises much in terms of entertainment and footy tales old and new.  Others include John Holton, Rob Blackhirst, Neil Boyack and The Footy Alamanac's Paul Daffey.  Entry by donation, all donations going to the Newstead footy ground.

We have just added an updated, easily printable version of the Program to download. Check it out. Lauren Lee Williams and Kenny Joe Blake are now confirmed performers for Fire Stories.

Newstead is a great little country town situated in the heart of central Victoria. We are at the crossroads of the Golden Triangle, an easy 45 minute drive to the major tourist districts of Bendigo and
Ballarat, within half an hour of Daylesford and Maryborough, and only

The Newstead Short Story Tattoo is a celebration of the short story form being the only short story festival in Australia.