Elizabeth Farrelly presents a love song to her home city of Sydney and an impassioned plea for its protection in her book Killing Sydney: The Fight for a City’s Soul.

Sydney, now made up of ‘motorways, McMansions and mediocrity’, is undergoing great change. Its soaring civic buildings, unique public spaces and heritage buildings are under threat to the housing crisis and urban development.

Killing Sydney challenges us to protect Sydney and create a green, beautiful, affordable and accessible heritage city.

Dr Elizabeth Farrelly is an author, Walkley-shortlisted journalist and columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald. She trained in architecture and philosophy, holds a PhD in urbanism from Uni of Sydney, and was a Councillor for the City of Sydney.

Please note:

Tickets include dinner - one course and a glass of wine.

Elizabeth will sign copies of Killing Sydney.

Tables will be arranged in groups of 6, 8 or 10. Those attending in smaller groups will be seated to make up tables of 6, 8 or 10. Please let us know if you'd like to sit with a friend: email books@thebookshopbowral.com.au

After you buy your ticket, please let us know if you have dietary requirements: email books@thebookshopbowral.com.au

Covid-safe event: limited tickets available for sale (non-refundable). If you are unwell, please do not attend.

If you are unable to attend this event but would like a signed copy of Killing Sydney, please call The Bookshop Bowral on 02 4862 1634 or email books@thebookshopbowral.com.au to place your order. Elizabeth will even dedicate a book to you or a friend.