‘My parents ensured I survived’
As a child in the Holocaust, Australia’s Diane Armstrong escaped a city that is once again a place of terror. Today she addresses a little-known – but very relevant – chapter of WWII.
Books
Why we need to know the dirty truth about Ned Kelly
The man behind a new investigation into Ned Kelly’s crimes and capture has lifted the lid on one of Australian history’s most divisive characters.
‘30 theories’: FBI reveals why man ‘betrayed’ Anne Frank
The prime suspect in Anne Frank’s betrayal may have been driven by one tragic reason, a new book reveals. READ EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT
The friend who haunted me in my dreams
Vanessa McCausland has had many friendships come and go — but there was one that gave her inspiration for her new book.
More Stories
‘You rocked my world, love’
A cruise along the Great Ocean Road leads to a proposal and much more in this exclusive short story ahead of Valentine’s Day for Victorian readers, by Mills & Boon author Marion Lennox.
‘I love you; I’ll always love you’: An SA love story
It’s not just wine that is produced in the Barossa in this exclusive short story for SA readers ahead of Valentine’s Day, by Mills & Boon author Clare Connelly.
Queensland summer lovin’: a short story
A visit to the Whitsundays gives a tourist a new look at love in this exclusive short story ahead of Valentine’s Day for Queensland readers, by Mills & Boon author Ally Blake.
Burlesque queens’ boat of dreams
From provocative pythons to daring doves … researching a book about a “burlesque boat” uncovered a very real world of daring women who willingly broke the law in the post-war years.
Saving Missy – tackling the loneliness epidemic
A dog called Bob and a cautious act of kindness pull a woman out of spiralling loneliness in new hit Saving Missy — addressing a little-discussed epidemic taking an increasing toll on society.
Cuddlepie and the Culture Wars
Is there a more Aussie story than Snugglepot and Cuddlepie? Maybe. From multiculturalism and race, to Gallipoli and murder, this is a reading list for Australia 2020.
‘I stole my friend’s family story’
Former Harper’s Bazaar editor Alexandra Joel has revealed she stole the story of her friend’s mother — and how she reacted.
French pens love story to Australia
Banjo Paterson’s poem Clancy of the Overflow has captivated esteemed Aussie author Jackie French for decades. Now, she dubs her novel of the same name a tribute to Australia in a story told in the lives of the women Clancy loved.
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