‘Bullet in the back’: Making history real
From outlaws and heroes to a love story that changed our understanding of Aussie wildlife – no, it’s not the Irwins – this storyteller is bringing our past to life.
Books
Barnesy’s new No.1 ahead of Cold Chisel Melb shows
Jimmy Barnes celebrates another number one, after being smashed by a series of health battles, as he returns to supreme form with Cold Chisel in Melbourne.
‘Don’t try this at home’: Risk rewarded
Joanne Fedler defied inner fear and official advice, to take a risk at a time of personal loss – and made an extraordinary discovery that brought back her gift for storytelling.
Cleary, Gould haven’t spoken since phone call
Days after his extraordinary grand final feat, Ivan Cleary has opened up on some very private topics, including his rift with Phil Gould.
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‘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.
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