Australian writers celebrate David Malouf - friend, mentor, inspiration

Late Night Live — Full program podcast · Apr 30, 2026 · 54m

David Malouf, who died last week at 92, was a hugely influential figure in Australian culture. A novelist, poet, teacher, arts advisor and board member, 'Boyer lecturer, and enormously generous mentor to many other writers. His friends and peers pay tribute.

Guests:

Peter Goldsworthy, Adelaide-based poet

Nicholas Jose, Adelaide-based novelist

Kate Grenville, Melbourne-based novelist

Omar Sakr, western Sydney-based poet

The one David Malouf book our guests would recommend reading

Kate Grenville: Johnno

Omar Sakr: An Open Book

Nicholas Jose: 12 Edmonstone Street

Peter Goldsworthy: Ransom