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HOTA Gallery in Surfers Paradise is getting Writers Revealed, a show of historical portraits of UK authors as well as manuscripts and ephemera.

Letters from Tolkien, Jane Austen’s writing desk: Gold Coast to get show of UK literary treasures

The world-first exhibition brings together artefacts from the British Library and portraits from the National Portrait Gallery in London.

  • Nick Dent

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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.

J.K. Rowling congratulates Deeming as Pesutto says he wants to work with Groth

The Harry Potter author has expressed her support for Moira Deeming following the MP’s defamation win over Opposition Leader John Pesutto.

  • Roy Ward
A supporter at the annual Trans Day of Visibility in New York last year. Some trans activists are questioning the tactics used to further their cause.

‘We looked unreasonable’: Losing credibility, trans activists employ new tactics

After the “painful” election of Donald Trump, some in the movement question the effectiveness of an all-or-nothing approach.

  • Jeremy Peters
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She came to fight for her country, and ended up a punching bag. So did her sport

What would it mean if boxing disappeared from the Olympics – and frankly, why should you care?

  • Chip Le Grand
Imane Khelif battles Angela Carini.

Hit and myths: The truth about Algerian boxer at centre of Olympics gender controversy

The bout between Imane Khelif and Angela Carini lasted less than a minute, but it has become one of the biggest stories of the Olympics.

  • Jonathan Drennan
David Tennant and J.K. Rowling have make interventions in the UK election.

JK Rowling, David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election

The stoush between the entertainers comes amid a now-familiar political debate on transgender policy, with the issue becoming a key battleground in the UK election.

  • Rob Harris
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“I look forward to being arrested …” JK Rowling’s challenge to Scotland’s authorities.

This is how cancel culture ends. Thank you, JK Rowling

When the author dared police to arrest her – if they believed she’d broken new hate-speech laws – she struck a blow for freedom.

  • Parnell Palme McGuinness
Lachlan Murdoch, James Murdoch, Anna Murdoch, Elisabeth Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch.

Chargers, snacks and a podcast for the road: The best listens for your drive

Got a long drive on the horizon? These podcasts will ensure your road trip is packed with entertainment.

  • Kerrie O'Brien and Helen Pitt
J.K. Rowling.

JK Rowling’s detective romance still burns bright

Robert Galbraith’s Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott are back to fight crime and their attraction to each other.

  • Kerryn Goldsworthy
Fantastic Beasts The Wonder of Nature at Melbourne Museum.

Museum deploys magical beasts to conjure up real life understanding

A new show at Melbourne Museum melds the wonder of the real with the make-believe and explores the relationship between the two.

  • Kerrie O'Brien

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