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• Book and reading clubs

  Book Besties Darwin

  Low-commitment social book club; discuss the monthly pick or any book; also workshops and retreats

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Local bars and restaurants, Darwin
  • Cost: Not stated
• Book and reading clubs

  Book Doof

  'Congregation of the quiet': ambient DJs, couches, book swap

  • When: Recurring (e.g. Sat 30 May 2026; Sun 2 Aug 2026)
  • Where: Rotating venues, Melbourne
  • Cost: Free and paid
• Book and reading clubs

  Books in the Brewery

  Contemporary Aussie novels over beer; founded to tackle adult loneliness

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Seasonal Brewing, Perth

  Free
• Book and reading clubs

  Boorloo Perth Book Doof

  Silent group reading to a curated soundtrack, BYO book, optional mingling

  • When: Monthly, e.g. Sat 1-4pm
  • Where: Rotating bars, e.g. Terrarium Bar, CBD, Perth
  • Cost: From $2 (Humanitix)
• Talks and ideas nights

  Queer PowerPoint (Canberra)

  Touring queer PowerPoint night across three Canberra-region arts venues

  • When: 11, 12 and 13 Mar 2026 (different lineup each night)
  • Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre, The Q Queanbeyan, Belconnen Arts Centre, Canberra
  • Cost: $35 adult / $30 concession
• Talks and ideas nights

  Talks On Tuesdays

  Melbourne live lecture series covering "the wildest topics"

  • When: Weekly Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
  • Where: Rotating venues across Melbourne, Melbourne
• Nature and stargazing

  WA Naturalists' Club

  Long-running naturalists' club with branches; hands-on field trips (fungi foray 19 Jul 2026, guided bird walk 22 Aug 2026)

  • When: Multiple events monthly (talks Friday evenings in Nedlands/Kalamunda; weekend walks and excursions)
  • Where: Various: Kalamunda, Perth
  • Cost: Free and paid
• Nature and stargazing

  Astronomical Association of Queensland monthly meeting

  Monthly astronomy society meeting with face-to-face and online options

  • When: Monthly (e.g. Sat 22 Aug 2026 4-6pm)
  • Where: Venue TBA on listing, Brisbane
• Nature and stargazing

  Astronomical Group of WA

  Amateur astronomy group

  • When: Meets once a month
  • Where: Varies, Perth
• Nature and stargazing

  Astronomical Society of WA

  Amateur astronomy society

  • When: Meets at various times every month
  • Where: Varies, Perth
• Book and reading clubs

  Bookatini

  Book swaps, trivia, author Q&As

  • When: Not stated
  • Where: Bar Rosella and indie bookshops, Melbourne
  • Cost: Not stated
• Book and reading clubs

  Difficult Women Book Club

  Reads only female authors

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Varies, Canberra
• Talks and ideas nights

  Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition

  Curtin researchers give high-energy, comedic science talks as part of Perth Comedy Festival

  • When: Sat 2 May 2026 4:30pm; Sun 3 May 2026 2pm and 3:30pm (Perth Comedy Festival)
  • Where: Varies, Perth
  • Cost: Not stated (ticketed)
• Book and reading clubs

  Late Night Library

  Social girls' night, lively discussion, book swaps

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Rotating bars, Perth
• Book and reading clubs

  Lit Happens

  Founded by friends Grace and India

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Varies, Canberra
• Book and reading clubs

  Perth Book Club

  Focus on genuine connection; no literary background needed

  • When: Monthly meetups
  • Where: Rotating cafes and bars, Perth
• Talks and ideas nights

  Raising the Bar (Norwood)

  20 speakers across local pubs

  • When: Annual (2026 edition reported Aug 2026)
  • Where: Local pubs across City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, Adelaide
  • Cost: Not stated
• Book and reading clubs

  Silent Book Club Canberra Northside

  Quiet reading together; founded Feb 2026

  • When: Regular + special events
  • Where: Varies, Canberra
• Nature and stargazing

  Stargazers Club WA

  Describes itself as "Perth's friendly astronomy club for beginners"; dark sky stargazing nights and telescope classes

  • When: Various events through the year
  • Where: Perth plus dark-sky sites across WA, Perth
• Language exchange

  Sydney Language Exchange (Friday)

  Friday language exchange / social night

  • When: Fridays 6:00pm
  • Where: Sydney Cidery, Sydney