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Aussiecon Four The 68th World Science Fiction Convention will be held 2-6 September 2010 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Our Guests of Honour are Hugo-winning author Kim Stanley Robinson, award-winning Melbourne artist Shaun Tan, and dedicated fan Robin Johnson. Melbourne has also hosted Worldcons in 1975, 1985, and 1999. Writing in the shadow of Adams and Pratchett Start: 5 Sep 2010 14:00 End: 5 Sep 2010 15:00 In the field of humorous speculative fiction, the shadows of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett loom large over the genre. What influence have these two authors had on comedic science fiction and fantasy? Is it possible for authors to step out from under their shadow and find new territories for humour and the imagination? Sunday 1400 Room 219 Build a LEGO Dalek (for adults) Start: 5 Sep 2010 17:00 End: 5 Sep 2010 18:00 Learn how to build a Dalek model out of LEGO. This is a GUFF fundraiser. James Shield, Sue Ann Barber Sunday 1700 Room 216 Hugo Awards Ceremony Start: 5 Sep 2010 20:00 End: 5 Sep 2010 23:00 MCEC Main Plenary Hall

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