Mermaid murder mystery: Haunted by a hellish past
Prostitution, assault and murder. A confronting chapter in Australia’s story has led to a modern mystery with its roots in the past – and Irish folklore.
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Item desperate Aussies queued for overnight
Excited Aussies set up camp in the streets in a desperate bid to get their hands on a new and eagerly awaited item overnight.
Meghan’s shocking alleged ‘divorce’ move
Meghan Markle’s team reportedly shopped a book about her life “post-divorce” from Prince Harry — despite the couple not having split up.
Hard questions over most wanted ‘murder’
Kind grandfather, good husband – and one of the world’s most wanted men. A retelling of the 23-year hunt for a CIA chief’s killer unearths some uncomfortable questions.
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How Shane Watson fixed his focus – and his game
Cricket legend Shane Watson turned his own game around by changing his mental approach. In The Winner’s Mindset he reveals how to change your own life – a timely read as Australians settle in for the Boxing Day Test.
‘Pleasingly feisty’: Wartime hero’s take on Noni Hazlehurst
Screen icon Noni Hazlehurst shares personal details of an extraordinary career in her new memoir. Read about what happened during her encounter with an Aussie wartime hero.
Legendary Australian author dies aged 74
A legendary Australian author who wrote more than 40 books over his distinguished career has died aged 74.
Jock Zonfrillo’s widow makes touching announcement
Lauren Zonfrillo, the widow of MasterChef Australia star Jock Zonfrillo, has taken a courageous step to help others that are grieving.
Aus rock legend’s sister dies in tragic incident
An award-winning author and sister of a Cold Chisel member has been killed in a horrific incident at Kings Park in Perth.
‘Casual cruelty’: Social media FOMO spawns murder mystery
Social media throws up horrors, lifelines and FOMO, says a former journalist who has seen the worst of it up close. Her experience is at the heart of a new murder-mystery.
Meet the cutest dogs in Australia
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Cher learns real name on birth certificate
Cher details her shock after discovering the name her mother gave her as a baby is not the same one listed on her birth certificate.
‘Queen’: Tragedy as best-selling author dies
The author of one of the best-selling novels of all time has died after a short illness.
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