Writers share top summer reads
Looking for a good book these holidays? Look no further as some of our favourite writers suggest their favourites.
Books
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.
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Mystery of a hidden, bloodstained dress
The discovery of a bloodstained silk dress in Australia’s oldest surviving public building was the start of an historical mystery in need of an origin story – now it has one.
‘Shocked’: Wiggles’ trainwreck TV interview
Anthony Field says he was “shocked” when an interview with Richard Wilkins on Channel 9’s Today Show went off the rails.
The day I went viral with Prince Harry
She went viral pitted against Prince Harry and released a bestseller that is getting the Anya Taylor-Joy treatment – now Bella Mackie is back for more.
Inside Australia’s most haunted place
This is why I went inside Australia’s most haunted building, in a location once branded “the maddest in the world”.
Jackie O reveals reason for rapid weight loss
Jackie O reveals her secret battle with alcohol and drug addiction in her new memoir – but she also opens up about her past food issues.
Cruel radio stunt that still haunts Jackie O
In an extraordinary chapter of her new book, Jackie O finally tells all about the infamous on-air moments that still haunt her to this day.
‘Run out of road’: Gillard warns pollies, Jones
Julia Gillard warns time is up for a key feature of Australian politics and skewers a controversial radio DJ, in a frank conversation with an unorthodox interviewer.
Why rockers were banned Down Under
This iconic group was torn apart by an argument over Michael Jackson, after getting cancelled in Australia resulted in a hit single.
Why rock giants were banned Down Under
Rock legend Eddie Van Halen’s brother has told how their band got cancelled in Australia – and why the famous Beat It collaboration with Michael Jackson backfired badly.
Farnham ‘drugged for years’ by manager
Australian music legend John Farnham makes a series of disturbing claims about his late former manager in his new book.
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