The Bookshop Bowral presents: Ita Buttrose

You're invited to the Southern Highlands launch event for a new book by Ita Buttrose, Australia's most celebrated journalist.

A compelling and enlightening book from a writer with unique perspective, Unapologetically Ita emphatically announces that Ita Buttrose is, in her eighties, as passionate as ever about the many causes important to her, the future of Australia, and living meaningfully to the very end of our lives.

Enjoy lunch, the beautiful setting of Centennial Vineyards Restaurant and bookish company as we celebrate Ita's latest agenda-setting contribution to Australian discourse. After her presentation, there'll be time for an audience Q&A and book-signing.

About Unapologetically Ita

Ita Buttrose has been a defining force in shaping Australia’s cultural and social landscape for more than 6 decades. Now in her eighties, Ita is as passionate as ever about the many causes important to her, the future of Australia, and living meaningfully to the very end of our lives. In this captivating book, Ita reflects on everything from sex to leadership with her characteristic wit, compassion and razor-sharp intellect.

Fresh from the toughest job in Australian media, Chair of the ABC, Ita frankly discusses her time at the place she calls ‘an incredibly special Australian institution’. She also looks at the strengths and challenges of Australian society and has some inspiring words on how to succeed in the workplace. Closer to home, Ita opens up on motherhood, menopause, health curveballs, and what life is like for an older person.

Ita is someone with a unique perspective, a rare depth of knowledge of our country and its people. Unafraid to share her opinions, she proves in Unapologetically Ita that her voice is more compelling and essential than ever.

About Ita Buttrose

Ita Buttrose started her media career as a copygirl on The Australian Women’s Weekly. Eighteen years later she was appointed the magazine’s editor, its youngest ever, a distinction she still holds. She has enjoyed an extensive career in print, radio and television and, as well as The Weekly, has edited leading magazines and newspapers including Sydney’s Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph. Ita was the founding editor of Cleo and ITA magazines.

In 2019, she was appointed Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), completing her five-year term in March 2024.

She is Patron of Dementia Australia, Patron of Macular Disease Foundation, Patron of Bobby Goldsmith Foundation and Qtopia, the queer museum. Ita was the 2013 Australian of the Year. She currently chairs the Advisory Committee of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW.

More about the event

Tickets include lunch and a glass of wine.

Our guest will sign books at the event.

If you have food or seating requests, please let us know at least a week before the event by emailing [email protected] - after that time, we might not be able to accommodate your request.

If you are unable to attend this event but would like a book signed, please call The Bookshop Bowral on 02 4862 1634 to place your order. We can even arrange to have a book dedicated to you or a friend.

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