4 h. ago Tom Hanks’ daughter reveals a childhood marred by abuse at the hands of her mother

E.A. Hanks’s memoir re-creates a road trip she once took with her late mother to seek answers to what was an “incomprehensible” childhood.

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4 h. ago This hotly anticipated novel explores the dark embers of the psyche

In the third instalment of her fictional triptych, Katie Kitmaura wields her words with scalpel-like precision to explore the demands women are “expert at negotiating”.

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4 h. ago Homework, bullies and pets: Jeff Kinney on why kids love his books

The American author’s Diary of A Wimpy Kid series is the fourth bestselling book series of all time - and not just in kids’ books.

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4 h. ago A century on, this Great American Novel still captivates readers

F.Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is said to contain some of the most perfect sentences ever written about America.

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9 h. ago From corflute craziness to ‘Trumpet’ texts, election day can’t come soon enough

Posters tell us who we’re voting for. But we need to look behind them.

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9 h. ago ‘Green wedge’ council targets guerrilla gardener over native plantings

Nillumbik, Melbourne’s “green wedge shire”, has ordered a local farmer uproot a row of native trees she planted in a wildlife corridor.

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10 h. ago Labor holds its lead as time runs short for a Liberal rebound, poll reveals

Australians have given Labor a clear lead over the Coalition in the final stage of the federal election campaign – and that extends to the leadership of the nation.

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12 h. ago Dragons, Rabbitohs change halves combinations for Magic Round matches

St George Illawarra has made changes to their side after the Anzac Day loss, including calling up a State of Origin player to make his Dragons debut.

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12 h. ago Prayer notes and smell of death led police to body on Brisbane balcony

The body of Chinese national Qiong Yan was found in a large tool box at her Hamilton home. A jury has been told her alleged killer was motivated by greed.

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12 h. ago 25 things to do in Brisbane over the Labour Day long weekend

From football and festivals to shows and movies, there is plenty going on over the three-day break.

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19 h. ago Brisbane news live: Dutton office vandalised again, teen arrested | Bluey’s World to stay open longer | One million trips on Brisbane Metro

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19 h. ago Brisbane news live: Bluey’s World to stay open longer | One million trips on Brisbane Metro | Dutton hesitant on domestic violence royal commission

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21 h. ago Brisbane news live: Bluey’s World to stay open longer, with 200,000 visitors recorded

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23 h. ago ‘That’s where he was happy’: Maddie Raymond’s tribute to the boat rower of Lady Bay

Trainer Maddie Raymond reflects on life without her father, Eddie, ahead of the three-day Warrnambool Racing Carnival.

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23 h. ago Former NSW Liberal MP facing child sex charges pours beers at Leichhardt Oval

Former Liberal MP Rory Amon, who is facing trial for child sex charges, was working behind the bar at the Wests Tigers game on the weekend.

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23 h. ago Bittersweet moments: Where trainer Maddie Raymond is finding joy after death of her father

Trainer Maddie Raymond reflects on life without her father, Eddie, ahead of the three-day Warrnambool Racing Carnival.

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34 h. ago Dutton says veterans don’t want Welcome to Country on Anzac Day. RSL branches say otherwise

The opposition leader hardened his stance against the ceremonies while his agenda on immigration and road taxes was confused by a series of conflicting statements.

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34 h. ago Storm chairman ‘greatly upset’ by Welcome to Country ‘miscommunication’

Melbourne Storm have taken responsibility for what they say was an internal miscommunication that meant the Welcome to Country for their Anzac Day clash at AAMI Park was cancelled.

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35 h. ago Woman’s body kept on Hamilton balcony for months as $700,000 stolen

Qiong Yan, 29, was murdered at her Brisbane home, and her phone used to obtain money from her mother and sell her Porsche SUV. Her flatmate is on trial.

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38 h. ago ‘We’re not performing to what we should be’: Saints boss backs Lyon spray

St Kilda chief executive Carl Dilena has turned the heat on the Saints, after a weekend in which coach Ross Lyon took aim at his players as frustration builds at Moorabbin.

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