Courses

One Night Only Courses
Enjoy engaging short courses with our Friday Night One Night Only program. These sessions feature diverse, thought-provoking topics taught by WEA’s best tutors and include a light supper. Learn, connect, and share ideas in a relaxed and social setting.
Please indicate on enrolment if there are any special dietary requirements or allergies we need to know.
Easter Rising: The 1916 Irish Rebellion
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Easter Rising: The 1916 Irish Rebellion
<p>The Easter Rising of 1916 was a dramatic and controversial turning point in Irish history. This course examines the rebellion’s planning, execution and aftermath, exploring why it failed militarily
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Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson: The Great Bulletin Debate
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Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson: The Great Bulletin Debate
<p>Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson were rivals not only in literature but in their visions of Australian society. This lively session revisits their famous 1890s debate, often framed as city versus
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60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies
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60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies
<p>Test your knowledge of the music, films and cultural moments that defined the 1960s and 1970s. This lively quiz night celebrates popular culture through friendly competition, shared memories and
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Unpacking The Higgins/Lehrmann "Omnishambles"
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Unpacking The Higgins/Lehrmann "Omnishambles"
<p>The Higgins–Lehrmann case exposed deep tensions between law, politics and media in Australia. This course revisits the events and fallout, examining how legal processes, public commentary and
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Buddy Guy at 90: Last of the Blues Legends
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Buddy Guy at 90: Last of the Blues Legends
<p>Buddy Guy stands as one of the last living giants of the blues, with a career that helped shape modern rock, soul and popular music. This course explores his life, music and influence, placing his
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Cycladic "Art" - 5,000 Years Young
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Cycladic "Art" - 5,000 Years Young
<p>Ancient Cycladic figurines were once dismissed as primitive but later inspired modern artists such as Picasso and Henry Moore. This course explores their form, meaning and cultural context, tracing
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