Speaker Series - The Mushroom Murders with Greg Haddrick.

Speaker Series - The Mushroom Murders with Greg Haddrick.

Leichhardt LibraryLeichhardt, NSW
Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm AEDT
Overview

Greg will be joined in conversation with Amber Schultz.

Join writer Greg Haddrick as he reveals the gripping true story behind one of Australia’s most shocking murder trials.

Greg will be joined in conversation by journalist Amber Schultz and will share his insight into a trial that captivated Australia.

We may take photos and video of the speakers and audience. See details here.

Reserve your copy of The Mushroom Murders here

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Greg Haddrick is a Logie Award–winning screenwriter and film and television producer whose credits include Underbelly, Janet King, and Pine Gap. He has won seven AWGIE Awards as a writer, three AFI Awards as a producer, and earned an International Emmy nomination. He is also the author of In the Dead of Night, about the Wonnangatta Valley murders, shortlisted for the 2025 Danger Awards.

Amber Schultz is a crime and justice reporter with the Sydney Morning Herald, focusing on social affairs and victim-based crimes. She was previously an investigative journalist and associate editor with Crikey. She has been awarded the Young Walkley, Council of Civil Liberties and Mumbrella Young Writer awards.


ABOUT THE VENUE:

LEICHHARDT LIBRARY is accessible from street level and via lift from the car park.

If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments. Please note: the venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

We may take photographs of the speakers and the audience at this event. Read here for more details.




Greg will be joined in conversation with Amber Schultz.

Join writer Greg Haddrick as he reveals the gripping true story behind one of Australia’s most shocking murder trials.

Greg will be joined in conversation by journalist Amber Schultz and will share his insight into a trial that captivated Australia.

We may take photos and video of the speakers and audience. See details here.

Reserve your copy of The Mushroom Murders here

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Greg Haddrick is a Logie Award–winning screenwriter and film and television producer whose credits include Underbelly, Janet King, and Pine Gap. He has won seven AWGIE Awards as a writer, three AFI Awards as a producer, and earned an International Emmy nomination. He is also the author of In the Dead of Night, about the Wonnangatta Valley murders, shortlisted for the 2025 Danger Awards.

Amber Schultz is a crime and justice reporter with the Sydney Morning Herald, focusing on social affairs and victim-based crimes. She was previously an investigative journalist and associate editor with Crikey. She has been awarded the Young Walkley, Council of Civil Liberties and Mumbrella Young Writer awards.


ABOUT THE VENUE:

LEICHHARDT LIBRARY is accessible from street level and via lift from the car park.

If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments. Please note: the venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

We may take photographs of the speakers and the audience at this event. Read here for more details.




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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In-person

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Leichhardt Library

23 Norton Street

Leichhardt, NSW 2040

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