Can storytellers change the world? Tim Winton and Rachel Perkins join Natasha Mitchell

Two of Australia’s most influential and legendary storytellers, author Tim Winton and filmmaker Rachel Perkins, join Natasha Mitchell at WOMADelaide’s Planet Talks to discuss the power of stories and the role of artists to create change in the world. Original broadcast on April 2, 2025. Speakers Rachel Perkins Multi-award-winning filmmaker, and founder of Blackfella films Director, presenter, co-writer, co-producer The Australian Wars series (available on SBS On Demand) Co-director, co-writer, co-producer First Australians Tim Winton Multi-award-winning author of Juice, Dirt Music, Cloudstreet and more. Patron of the Australian Marine Conservation Society Host and writer, Ningaloo Nyinggulu series (available on ABC Iview) Activist, Protect Ningaloo and Exmouth Gulf campaign This event was recorded live at the annual 2025 WOMADelaide festival produced and presented as part of its Planet Talks program, held on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. Thanks to Planet Talks producer Rob Law.