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Is trauma the only story we know how to tell? Diana Reid thinks twice
In her new novel, the Australian author takes aim at our cultural obsession with trauma.
- by Melanie Kembrey
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Could this be the best science story of 2025?
Put it this way: if I said “Peter Pan tadpole” would you like to know more?
- by David Astle
What did women ever do for Melbourne? Walk with me while I explain...
One of the highlights of this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival is a celebratory stroll with our unsung heroines.
- by Sita Sargeant
Sydney erotica author charged over alleged child abuse material back in court
The 33-year-old has learnt the outcome of her bid to have her identity suppressed.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
From a gothic ghost story to a titillating memoir: eight new books
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases
- by Cameron Woodhead and Steven Carroll
The former Age critic who helped the MSO bring music to the people
Largely unknown outside academic circles, Fritz Hart was a seminal figure in Melbourne music.
- by Barney Zwartz
From scientists to artists, clouds have always enchanted us
This guide to identifying clouds reminds us of the close historical connection between art and science in capturing natural phenomena.
- by Simon Caterson
A witty guide to fixing the status quo that harms us all
Award-winning author and academic Cordelia Fine gives us a once-in-a-lifetime analysis of gender equality – and what needs to change.
- by Jenna Price
Australians can ‘get lit’ in the true sense in this book lovers’ crawl
Book crawls – visiting multiple bookshops in one day – have been growing in popularity and now Australia has joined The Global Book Crawl.
- by Jane Sullivan
An evocative exploration of adolescence, loneliness and masculinity
Australian author Vijay Khurana’s debut rewards being read multiple times.
- by Declan Fry
‘On the world stage, I was a liar, a drug-addled slut’: Amanda Knox
With the publication of her new memoir, Amanda Knox reveals she takes nothing for granted after being wrongly convicted of murder and spending four years in custody in Italy.
- by JP O’ Malley
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