Last charge of Midnight the wonder horse
A Gallipoli veteran and his champion horse were hit by the same bullet in an epic ride – just two among a league of legends that fell in a dark period for Australia.
Books
Love story behind horror ordeal
The last survivor of a horror shipwreck reveals the untold story: ten days adrift, stranded on a remote Aussie shoreline, mates dying around him – and the love story behind it all.
‘Strikingly new’: Gripping tale lands prestigious gong for Brisbane author
Readers who like ancient emperor doppelgangers and chess-playing robots won’t be disappointed when they read the latest book that won the 2025 Miles Franklin literary award.
Chinese-Australian author wins major award
A novel about the Chinese diaspora in Australia, described as shimmering with satire, has won Brisbane author Siang Lu the Miles Franklin literary award.
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Star’s brutal response after Brad married Jen
A new book has revealed Gwyneth Paltrow’s harsh reaction to her ex-boyfriend Brad Pitt’s marriage to Jennifer Aniston.
Why star doesn’t fear getting old
In a world of stars celebrated for looking like Kris, Demi and Nicole, one Aussie broadcaster reveals why she no longer fears getting older.
‘Insider thriller’: Plots in the Trump era
In a world of chaos, global spy chiefs and political operatives are increasingly spinning their real-life experiences into fiction. Now an Aussie politics veteran has joined their ranks.
‘You’re complicit’: Brutal warning over missing teen
‘Complicit’ people know the truth behind a sickening case that has gripped Australia for 30 years, a former cop warns after a new development.
Hard truth about TV medical drama: by a real doctor
George Clooney and the gang in scrubs, ready to flirt and fix people … what’s not to love about TV hospital dramas? This is what they get right – and wrong.
‘Should have disappeared’: Oasis star’s regret
Years after the epic Oasis meltdown that split the Gallagher brothers and axed their Aussie tour, Noel has spoken about what went wrong – and how it could have been avoided.
Spicy chilli and shadow daddies: Steamy trend explained
Intrigued by Fourth Wing and the unstoppable Romantasy trend but don’t know where to start? Hot debut star Olivia O’Flynn offers top tips for late arrivals.
Matildas star in tears over teammates’ act
Footballer Katrina Gorry broke down in tears as she recalled a touching gesture from her Matildas teammates during the World Cup.
Pedro Pascal and a dirty word in love
A love story set in suburban Brisbane featuring AFL, backyard beers and a dog with two names is rewriting the script on a relationship behaviour many see as dirty.
Help! I’ve got Euro summer FOMO
If you feel like the rest of the world is having a summer party and we’re not invited, well … it’s kind of true. The question is, what do you do about it?
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