Phillip Adams AO FAHA has received a record-breaking six honorary doctorates from major universities. Elected as one of Australia’s official National Living Treasures in a poll conducted by the National Trust, he has received two Orders of Australia, was elected to the Media Hall of Fame and has won Australia’s highest awards in film, journalism, broadcasting and human rights.

Described in the influential journal The Monthly as ‘perhaps the most remarkable broadcaster in the history of this country’ he has presented ABC’s Late Night Live for almost 30 years. As Australia’s longest running newspaper columnist, he has contributed to most of Australia’s major newspapers and journals over the last 60 years and to the London Times, the Financial Times and the New York Times.

Patrice Newell was born in Adelaide. After careers in modelling, journalism and television, she bought a farm in Gundy, New South Wales with her partner Phillip Adams, where she produces biodynamic olive oil, garlice, honey, soap and beef. Her books include Ten Thousand Acres: A Love Story, a heartfelt call for sustainable land use; The Olive Grove, her bestselling account of leaving the city for life on the land; and The River, a critically acclaimed examination of water-management issues facing rural communities.