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.
Books
‘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.
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Matt Preston spills on secret hand gesture
Matt Preston has explained why he makes a certain hand gesture on TV, saying it’s actually a “secret signal” to someone watching at home.
‘Enslaves women’: Major marriage call
An outspoken Australian feminist writer has called out marriage as “fundamentally flawed”, calling on women to “see something better for themselves” on The Project.
Radio host claims comedian exposed himself
Radio veteran Wendy Harmer has released a new memoir in which she claims her former co-host exposed himself to her.
Find your family’s buried treasure
Digging up your family’s past can become more than just a hobby. For people like bestselling Aussie writer Tania Blanchard, it unearths tremendous rewards, time after time.
Justin’s bold decision amid heavy backlash
The Cry Me A River singer has taken strong action after being targeted by Britney Spears supporters, amid claims he’s fuming over his ex’s memoir.
Savage reaction to Pinkett Smith’s book
The Hollywood actress has released a new tell-all book — but it doesn’t appear to have had the impact she may have hoped for.
‘Not OK’: Justin reacts to Britney bombshells
The singer is “not happy” about what’s been alleged by his famous ex in her explosive new memoir – and it’s come at a particularly awkward time.
Justin confronted Britney flame on SNL set
Justin and Britney appeared madly in love during the iconic 2002 appearance – but there was apparently massive drama going on behind the scenes.
Star’s sex confession stuns Kyle, Jackie O
‘The Fonz’ has made a steamy confession on air, revealing that it was ‘a lot of fun learning’ how to stop making one simple sex error.
$15m TV job Britney ‘absolutely hated’
She got paid a fortune, but Britney Spears reveals in her new book that she couldn’t have been more uncomfortable as a TV judge.
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