30 m. 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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30 m. 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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30 m. 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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30 m. 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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4 h. ago RecipeTin Eats founder accuses Bake with Brooki author of stealing recipes

Nagi Maehashi alleges at least two recipes from Brooke Bellamy’s cookbook were plagiarised.

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8 h. ago WA news LIVE: Investigation launched into body found on boat moored in Bicton

Brad Pitt will star in a film adaptation of famed WA novelist Tim Winton’s Booker Prize-shortlisted novel The Riders. Meanwhile, a Perth may finally get some answers on the death of a loved one, five years later. Follow our live coverage here.

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19 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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24 h. ago Festivals have ‘privileged literary works’ over popular, commercial fiction: Veronica Sullivan

As the new director of the Melbourne Writers Festival, Veronica Sullivan has tried to create a program with broad appeal.

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29 h. ago My generation could learn a lot from Boomers about gratitude

I admit I have a slight tendency to spiral into negativity. So it’s a pleasure to look to a generation that has mastered the art of finding joy in simple things.

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30 h. ago Donald Trump’s clown car has backfired on Peter Dutton again

Branding the ABC and the Guardian as “hate media” is another example of Peter Dutton singing straight from the Trump hymn book

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43 h. ago Flying with family or friends? Here’s why you might end up seated apart

There are times when an airline must rearrange seating at short notice. That can mean losing your pre-booked seat of choice.

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58 h. ago What do you do when your band is invited to open for Oasis? Grab a pint, of course

Brisbane indie-rock band Ball Park Music has been around for nearly two decades. But now, with an ARIA No. 1 and a tour with Oasis looming, they’ve never felt stronger.

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67 h. ago Escape to nature without leaving the house with these interior accessories

Biophilic design is enjoying a moment in the sun. Bring the outside in with botanical motifs, floral prints and leafy green additions.

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3 d. ago Dutton backs himself to win the election – but the bookies don’t

With a week to go to the election, bookies and punters have Labor the favourite in 77 seats, a figure that would secure majority government and a second term for Anthony Albanese.

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3 d. ago Dutton’s belief he can win election at odds with bookies’ predictions

With a week to go to the election, bookies and punters have Labor the favourite in 77 seats, a figure that would secure majority government and a second term for Anthony Albanese.

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3 d. ago What does ecological decay sound like? This profound suite from one of our leading trumpeters

Sydney trumpeter Tom Avgenicos musically depicts the conflict between nature and urbanisation.

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4 d. ago When the internet cut out, Colum McCann boarded a ship – and found his next novel

The writer joined the crew of the Leon Thevenin as they trawled the bottom of the ocean looking for a break in a cable.

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5 d. ago ‘Albo can’t steal our day’: The couples saying ‘I do’ on election day

After months of planning and early bookings, some brides and grooms-to-be find themselves sharing their special day with the federal election. Here’s how they’re handling it.

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5 d. ago A legendary train leads to one of America’s most stunning sights

Before cars were common, visitors travelled to this natural wonder by train – and that’s still possible today.

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6 d. ago Eight new books to take you from rock ‘n’ roll to the joy of nature

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.

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