2 h. ago When Bruce Willis would ‘check out’, wife Emma knew something was wrong

Emma Heming Willis has written a book about her family’s experiences after husband Bruce Willis was diagnosed with dementia.

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7 h. ago Wallabies players want O’Connor for the Bledisloe Cup. He has a flight booked to England

Veteran playmaker James O’Connor has been praised for his form after returning for the Wallabies this winter. But Joe Schmidt is turning towards a stable of “inexperienced tens” to take on the All Blacks.

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11 h. ago ‘I’m obsessed with you’: How Joan of Archives became an unlikely sensation

After 34 years, the Queensland librarian’s passion for rare books is still well and truly alive. Now she’s sharing it online, and finding thousands of fans.

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14 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

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18 h. ago Aaron Blabey couldn’t give his books away. Now he’s sold 60 million

The former actor-turned-adman-turned-novelist was about to give it all up. And then along came The Bad Guys to turn his life, and his fortunes, around. 

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23 h. ago Hoop dreams: Kingsley Just achieves a record for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute

Kingsley Just earns a listing in the new Guinness Book of Records for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute (male) with 57 somersaults. Achieved in June 2024 at Circus Nexus in Preston, Melbourne.

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29 h. ago ‘This is what I dreamt of as a kid’: the Brightside of a traumatic week in racing

Mr Brightside’s record-breaking third straight group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes came at a time that the racing community continued to hold its breath for injured jockey Tom Prebble.

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38 h. ago As bombs rained down, Nikita fled his home. Now he’s written a grand interstellar adventure

Kids’ Own Publishing is celebrating 20 years of helping children write and illustrate picture books.

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42 h. ago Her mum is now 94 – but Wild Swans author Jung Chang can’t visit her in China

The bestselling Chinese-British writer on why her books are banned in China, the “incredible evil” of Mao Zedong – and China’s mission to dominate the world.

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48 h. ago Adelaide vs Hawthorn AFL LIVE: Ginni plays the villain, Gunston shines as Crows make embarrassing finals exit

Not since 1983 had the top side bowed out in straight sets, but that all changed on a nightmare night for Adelaide in the city of churches.

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48 h. ago Mitchell speaks on Merrett saga; Gunston torments the side that drafted him

Not since 1983 had the top side bowed out in straight sets, but that all changed on a nightmare night for Adelaide in the city of churches.

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53 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

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57 h. ago Popes and pop stars come and go, but this wordsmith was a one

Christopher Hitchens was unencumbered by the debilitating impulse to be polite or restrained.

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66 h. ago When dream holidays turn into nightmares, without ever taking off

Third-party booking websites may offer cheaper fares or the convenience of various legs on one itinerary – but when things go awry, customers are left with few rights.

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3 d. ago ‘Extremists preying on young people’: Brisbane teen to face court on terrorism charges

Police raided the 18-year-old’s home, seizing electronic devices containing a large amount of data, books associated with nationalist and racist violent extremism, and chemicals.

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3 d. ago ‘Extremists preying on young people’: Brisbane teen faces court on terrorism charges

Police raided the 18-year-old’s home, seizing electronic devices containing a large amount of data, books associated with nationalist and racist violent extremism, and chemicals.

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3 d. ago In a city of many great restaurants, I had the most memorable meal of my life

In New Orleans, excellent meals are many – but an evening at one restaurant stands out.

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3 d. ago Harris slams Team Biden and ‘reckless’ Democrats, cites AUKUS in tell

The former vice president and failed presidential candidate says Democrats were “reckless” for failing to question Joe Biden’s decision to run again and leaving it up to him and his wife Jill.

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3 d. ago It’s been a hit book and TV show, now this Aussie tale is set for the stage

This Australian story has been a global sensation. Now its writer is helping to turn it into a stage show.

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4 d. ago From absorbing tearjerker to Miriam Margoyles, here are 10 new books

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

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