Star’s voice heard for first time in years
John Farnham is ready to let the world hear his voice, more than two years after undergoing gruelling surgery to remove a tumour in his mouth.
Books
‘What happened? Who is guilty?’
Four girls disappear from a school camp and a male teacher goes after them. The girls return – but the man does not. Wouldn’t you be asking hard questions, writes Nikki Gemmell.
Nikki Gemmell gets her groove back
The exhaustion of family life, work and the effects of perimenopause took their toll on one of Australia’s most popular authors. But Nikki Gemmell has bounced back with a new book.
‘He never woke up’: Jimmy Barnes
He’s a huge star, but Jimmy Barnes’ appeal not to waste our most precious commodity – and his salute to a lost ‘brother’ – is relatable and relevant to anyone, rich or poor.
‘She came in screaming, scared’
One of sport’s glamour couples had a horrifying experience at a swimming pool that left them questioning their sanity – and they still grapple to understand how it happened.
Plays School star’s near-miss with Mel Gibson
Australian actress Noni Hazlehurst has revealed a cringeworthy moment she shared with Hollywood actor Mel Gibson when they worked together.
Aussie actress spills on ‘explicit’ sex scenes
In this extract from her newly-released memoir, Australian actor Noni Hazlehurst reveals what really goes on during the filming of a sex scene.
‘Insulting’: Archer on AI and getting cancelled
Jeffrey Archer isn’t happy: his wife has been cancelled, he doesn’t like AI and he’s not impressed by authors writing from beyond the grave. On the plus side, he has a new forged Rembrandt.
‘She had shot her husband dead’
She has told the stories of a murderous royal mistress, Christian Dior’s Nazi-fighting sister and the real Miss Moneypenny. Now Christine Wells has Jackie Kennedy in her lens.
Love and self-loathing: Worst kind of jealousy
Jealousy can have devastating consequences, as international bestseller Adele Parks discovered in a nuanced tale about dead ex-lovers and what it’s like to always come second.
Book trend stealing Aussie hearts
Bored by traditional airport thrillers, horror and crime yarns? There’s a new genre taking over Aussie fiction – and social media’s bookworm community is leading the charge.
‘It’s bullshit’: Ex-lawyer’s truth bomb
Jock Serong saw the worst side of corporate law from within, when he was told to “just hammer” church victims – and realised he was “working for the bad guys”.
Why women pretend to be men
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is one of many women to pose as a bloke: and the experiences of fellow female talents in music and art indicate she was smart to do so.
’I’d be so wired’: Beer, bands and books
Melbourne’s 1990s pub scene was a potent blend of beer, bands and bonding. Jock Serong revisited his old haunts for his latest novel – and created a time-travelling hotel in the process.
Inside the head of ‘killer king’
For centuries, the mystery of the Princes in the Tower has chilled and enthralled. Amid debate around a fascinating new theory, a book goes inside the mind of the boys’ alleged murderer.
‘Taboo topic’ drove me to booze
Devastating loss in an area few people understand or talk about led Mitch Jennings to the realisation that people don’t always respond to life’s challenges the way we might hope.
‘It’s first love’: Adele’s bestie spills the beans
She’s besties with Adele and she’s married to a rock star – but Laura Dockrill’s story of insecurity, love and “the one that got away” is something we can all relate to.
Jackie O makes big career announcement
Jackie O has announced she is releasing her very first memoir in which she doesn’t shy away from any hot topics.
One question: What would you do?
There’s a secret to creating plots that stand out in a world of high-octane drama and competing streaming services. It comes down to one key question, reveals Linwood Barclay.
Major move for outspoken senator
A first term senator who rose through Liberal ranks to become the face of the anti-Voice campaign will pen a memoir set to be released early next year.
Hawke, Hazel, seduction and beer
The true story of Bob Hawke’s beer-swilling record and his desperate appeal for distant fiancee Hazel to save him from temptation are among extraordinary accounts in a new book.
‘Double desserts, too much wine’
Lizzy Dent was nervous about travelling to Italy alone for work. But the trip became a pilgrimage to food and romance – and produced a love story of its own.
Sporting hero’s surprise new career venture
The wheelchair sport champion and advocate hopes his latest venture will celebrate and normalise disability among young children.
Sporting hero’s surprise new career venture
The wheelchair sport champion and advocate hopes his latest venture will celebrate and normalise disability among young children.
‘Yes, I’m angry. I hope this helps’
Can crime fiction, created to entertain, help us make sense of real-life horrors like domestic violence? Furious at the injustice around her, Sherryl Clark hopes so.
‘Want to kill us greenies’: Midnight Oil’s threats to life
In his memoir The Silver River, the Oil’s Jim Moginie reveals how the pressures of fame wreaked havoc on his life and how the band’s principles put them in grave danger.
Lies, rumours and a missing woman
Got a grubby secret to bury? There are people to do that now. Dervla McTiernan on the uncomfortable truth behind her story of a missing tourist, ‘What Happened To Nina?’
Chocolate spies: Our weirdest war
‘Chocolate spies’ sound like something from Willy Wonka – but they were a very real menace in a wild and weird power struggle that impacts how most Australians snack today.
How to find your happy ending
Romance snobs might scoff, but a Mills & Boon title is sold every eight seconds. Few know the phenomenon better than Clare Connelly, who reveals why it is still massive after 50 years.
‘We are all potential criminals’
Dinuka McKenzie makes her living from writing about crime – and she reckons there’s a grotesque truth in all of us that explains our fascination with the dark side of humanity.
Bookseller’s denial after leaked image twist
An under-fire Melbourne bookstore owner has denied telling staff that Greens MP Mehreen Faruqi “should be in jail or deported”.
Bookstore owner’s wild rant at ‘woke agenda’
A bookstore owner who complained that there were not enough books with “just white kids on the cover” has been forced to apologise.
Shark terror: I was a sitting duck
‘I heard the sickening thud as it hit me’. Record-breaker Bonnie Hancock recounts a near-death experience – one of many – during her epic solo voyage around Australia on a surf ski.
‘Never sleep the same way again’
Can you commit a crime in your sleep? It seems so. Why Matthew Blake is out to make us think of our nightly habit the way Jaws made us reconsider swimming.
Scott Morrison’s big new move
The former prime minister is set to release a book early this year, with contributions from a high profile US politician.
‘Stupid risks’ and strangers: TV star’s dark and dangerous travels
TV presenter JULIA BAIRD’s new book Bright Shining is all about the power of grace. In this edited extract she reveals how the kindness of strangers saved her from some dark and very dangerous situations.
‘Eternally intrigued’: Liz Hayes on her special bond with TV royalty
Aussie TV legend LIZ HAYES gives an open account of the ups and downs of celebrity encounters in an edited extract from her new memoir I’m Liz Hayes.
Read an extract from Lindsey Kelk’s book Love Me Do
An exhausted Phoebe Chapman heads to LA for a much-needed holiday – and more – in Lindsey Kelk’s new rom-com Love Me Do. But first she has to deal with her high-achieving sister.
Napoleonic Wars veteran Richard Sharpe returns
Actor Sean Bean brought Napoleonic Wars veteran Richard Sharpe to life on the small screen. Now Sharpe is back in a new book by Bernard Cornwell. Read the excerpt.
‘Best I’ve ever read’: Five authors reveal their go-to summer books
Steph Vizard, Jeffrey Archer, Julia Baird, Tania Blanchard and Trent Cotchin reveal what should be on every Aussie book lover’s reading list this summer.
Why baking is bad-ass and crocheting is cool
Heard of the ‘Grandma Era’ hitting young women across Australia? Author NITA PROSE explains the age of the ‘old soul’ never really left us.
How to make friends and manipulate people
Reality TV ‘villain’ George Mladenov has shared his tips on using criticism as an opportunity in his new book. Read the extract.
Twisty new mystery from Aussie writer a must for summer
Remi Lucan survives a brutal attack and a marriage breakdown, but a series of ‘accidents’ make it clear someone is out to get her. This gripping novel is a holiday essential, read an extract.
Why Australia is the best place in the world to find Christmas love
Forget London and New York, UK rom-com writer Lindsey Kelk reveals why the land Down Under is the perfect place to find love during the silly season.
Beloved children’s author dies
A popular author and illustrator behind cult kids’ books about fairies and mermaids has died in her sleep aged 88.
Why a tragic loss made me change
At this time of year, many of us consider change. Michelle Upton reveals the personal reason why she shook up her own life and how it has worked out since.
Reality star reveals addiction to orgies
One of the stars of hit series Jersey Shore has revealed their wild orgy obsession, declaring, “It was a slow night if I had a threesome.”
Piers reveals name of second ‘racist royal’
British broadcaster Piers Morgan has revealed the names of the two royals who allegedly had “concerns” about the skin colour of Prince Harry’s son.
Book accidentally names alleged ‘royal racist’
Thousands of copies of Omid Scobie’s book have dramatically been destroyed after they appeared to identify the royal behind “skin colour” remarks.
New twist in Endgame race row as Scobie makes major claim
Omid Scobie revealed his role in the naming of two ‘racist’ royals in the Dutch edition of his bombshell book, as their identities lit up social media.
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