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In the writer’s novel Lonely Mouth, protagonist Matilda seeks to control her hungers in life.

Has the smartphone killed reading?

Reading and writing take us to places an algorithm can’t reach.

  • Jacqueline Maley

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Brooke Bellamy, author of Bake With Brooki.

Brooke Bellamy denies new plagiarism allegations by popular US baker

An American cookbook author has joined baker Nagi Maehashi in claiming recipes were copied in a book by the Brisbane baker.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Joanne Cervantes.

‘I fall asleep in class’: New program to tackle teens’ screen habits

A school-based digital wellbeing program created by the Black Dog Institute has been launched in Australia. Can it change the way teenagers use their phones?

  • Sarah Berry
The US government says Google should be forced to sell its popular Chrome web browser.

Will a US court break up Google in blockbuster case?

The US Justice Department says the best way to address Google’s monopoly in internet search is to break up the $2.8 trillion company.

  • David McCabe
Boris Johnson pecked by ostrich.

Ostrich shows Boris Johnson where he sits in pecking order

The former British PM was cruising through what appeared to be a wildlife park when an ostrich stuck its head through the window to give him a feisty peck.

  • Livia Albeck-Ripka
Thumb’s up … to no good.

The digital age is a pain in the digit – and my texting thumb is over it

So you’ve never had this condition, “texting thumb”? Keep scrolling – and scrolling – and you’ll get the feel of it.

  • Cherie Gilmour
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WA authors Natasha Lester, Holden Sheppard and Rachael Johns. Pictures: Supplied

‘Holding us hostage’: WA authors’ horror as Meta uses their pirated work

Writers across Perth and Australia are reeling at stolen copies of their books being used without permission or compensation. But can they leave this toxic relationship?

  • Emma Young
Daria Kasatkina

‘My new homeland’: Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina switches allegiance to Australia

Women’s world No.12 Daria Kasatkina will play for Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the federal government.

  • Scott Spits
The road into Little River.

Residents opposed this solar farm. Then the government changed the rules

A massive solar farm near Geelong will be fast-tracked after opponents, including Catriona Rowntree, waged a campaign against it

  • Bianca Hall
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers during debate.

Albo, you’re delulu and I have no solulu

Politicians do not need to be simultaneously fluent in talk tactics and TikTok. So why do they insist on trying?

  • Michelle Cazzulino

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