News cowboys - it was the nickname the reporters and camerapeople at Seven Network's Los Angeles bureau jokingly gave themselves as they headed off on assignments as a way of coping.

Mike, who won the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Network Award in 2011, recounts these experiences with honesty, compassion and humour, but also takes on the big questions: Why do foreign correspondents do this job? Why do they, sometimes recklessly, expose themselves to danger when they have family at home?

About the author

Mike Amor is one of Australia's most experienced broadcast journalists. In a career spanning more than 35 years, he has covered some of the biggest news stories in the world, from September 11 terrorist attacks to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. His work has been honoured with almost 40 international journalism awards.

Organised in partnership with Constant Reader Bookshop.

Accessibility

This event will be held on Level 1 and is accessible for people using mobility aids via lift. A hearing loop is also installed.

Free event, registration required here.