‘Strikingly new’: Gripping tale lands prestigious gong for Brisbane author
Readers who like ancient emperor doppelgangers and chess-playing robots won’t be disappointed when they read the latest book that won the 2025 Miles Franklin literary award.
Books & Magazines
Chinese-Australian author wins major award
A novel about the Chinese diaspora in Australia, described as shimmering with satire, has won Brisbane author Siang Lu the Miles Franklin literary award.
‘Midlife crisis’: Star is suddenly ripped at 53
From Borat to buff? Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has clearly been working on himself since his split from Aussie actress Isla Fisher.
Star’s brutal response after Brad married Jen
A new book has revealed Gwyneth Paltrow’s harsh reaction to her ex-boyfriend Brad Pitt’s marriage to Jennifer Aniston.
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Iconic Aussie magazines up for sale
The publisher of the Australian Women’s Weekly, New Idea and Better Homes and Gardens has put the magazines up for sale.
Dua Lipa confirms huge rumour about herself
Dua Lipa has confirmed longstanding rumours about her personal life, revealing all the details in British Vogue.
Pop star’s naked mag cover amid controversy
Sabrina Carpenter is in her sexy era: A day after her album cover controversy, she’s posed fully nude for Rolling Stone Magazine.
Matildas star in tears over teammates’ act
Footballer Katrina Gorry broke down in tears as she recalled a touching gesture from her Matildas teammates during the World Cup.
Tom Hanks reacts to daughter’s abuse claims
Tom Hanks has spoken out after his daughter released a candid new memoir detailing her allegedly “abusive” childhood.
A-listers exposed in Hollywood tell-all
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names form part of a warts-and-all memoir going behind the scenes of peak celebrity culture in the 1990s.
Meghan’s ‘impossible’ Vogue demands aired
Meghan Markle’s attempts at being a Vogue cover girl faltered due to her outrageous list of demands – and it’s led to a deep rift.
‘I cannot say’: Brooke Bellamy speaks out
Embattled celeb baker Brooke Bellamy has made her return to social media after her recipe controversy — and she’s addressing her critics.
Aussie star strips off for revealing mag shoot
The Aussie Oscar-winner is as chameleonic as ever in her latest glam magazine cover, stripping down for a racy bedroom shoot.
Fans turn on Bieber over his apology to wife
Justin Bieber has issued a grovelling public apology to his wife Hailey – but some shocked fans think it should’ve stayed in his drafts.
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