Dickens Expert Michael Slater Dies Aged 88
Leading Charles Dickens scholar Michael Slater, whose definitive biography and work on neglected texts reshaped understanding of the author, has died at 88. Explore his legacy.
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Cărtărescu's Blinding Trilogy Finally Reaches UK Readers
Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize rumours as his masterpiece reaches British audiences after 30 years.
Jess Wilson: First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberals' first female leader, shifting focus from crime to budget and cost of living. Could this historic change threaten Labor's dominance?
Victorian Liberals Elect First Female Leader Jess Wilson
The Victorian Liberal Party has made history, electing Jess Wilson as its first female leader. Discover the details of the leadership spill and what this means for the next state election.
Jess Wilson Elected First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in a leadership spill, becoming the Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Discover the implications for the party's future.
Victoria's Liberal leader Brad Battin faces leadership spill
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as early as Tuesday. Shadow treasurer Jess Wilson has gathered support to test his position.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
South London's Victorian Lodge Transformed Into Stunning Home
Discover how a dilapidated Victorian lodge in South London was miraculously converted into an award-winning contemporary family residence while preserving its historic charm.
Victoria pushes Aboriginal treaty despite public opposition
The Victorian government is proceeding with its landmark Aboriginal treaty against the will of voters, as new polling reveals significant public opposition to the divisive agreement.
Victorian MP's marble tomb stands defiant among beach huts
The extraordinary story of Victorian MP John Cordle's lavish marble tomb that remains an aristocratic anomaly among the colourful beach bungalows of Sizewell, Suffolk.
Why Literary Purists Are Wrong About Classic Novel Adaptations
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Sussan Ley's Crime Crusade Hits Victorian Labor Hard
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley capitalises on Melbourne's crime wave, turning public safety fears into a major political victory that leaves Victorian Labor reeling.
Victoria signs historic treaty with Gunaikurnai people
In a groundbreaking move for Indigenous reconciliation, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announces Australia's first-ever state-based treaty with the Gunaikurnai people, marking a new chapter in addressing historical injustices.
Britain's Bizarre Floating Church: A Thames Marvel
Discover the remarkable tale of a 19th-century floating church that served London's docklands - a true testament to eccentric British innovation and community spirit.
Netflix's 'The Beautiful Game' Period Drama Trailer Released
Streaming giant Netflix has released the first thrilling trailer for 'The Beautiful Game', a sweeping period drama starring Bill Nighy and Michael Ward that explores the birth of modern football in Victorian England.
Charley's Aunt: Victorian Farce Reborn for 2025
The classic Victorian comedy Charley's Aunt receives a sparkling contemporary revival that proves timeless humour transcends centuries in this must-see London production.
Victorian disease surges as new 'Stratuss' cough spreads
Health experts issue urgent warning as whooping cough cases surge to highest level in decades while new 'Stratuss' respiratory virus spreads rapidly across Britain.
Socialist Left challenges Attorney-General Dreyfus for seat
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus confronts a significant internal party challenge as the Victorian Socialist Left faction targets his safe Labor seat of Isaacs, signalling major factional tensions within the ALP.
Can Xue & Krasznahorkai: Joint Nobel Literature Favourites
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Victoria Police Scandal: 70+ Court Cases Reviewed
A major investigation into a Victorian police employee has thrown more than 70 court cases into question, with authorities urgently reviewing potential evidence manipulation affecting criminal proceedings.
Victoria's Free Summer Weekend Transport Returns
Victoria announces the return of free weekend public transport across trains, trams and buses this summer, building on last year's successful initiative to boost tourism and ease cost-of-living pressures.
Suranne Jones & Jodie Whittaker in New ITV Period Drama
Award-winning actresses Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker star in ITV's gripping new period drama about two women entangled in a dangerous web of deception in Victorian England.
10-tonne fatberg clogs London sewers
A colossal 10-tonne fatberg is clogging London's Victorian sewers, created from congealed wet wipes and cooking fats. Thames Water declares war on the growing problem threatening the city's infrastructure.
Victorian toilet becomes luxury London hotel suite
Discover how a forgotten Victorian public convenience in London has been miraculously converted into an extraordinary luxury hotel suite, blending historic charm with modern sophistication.
Young Tennyson's Wild Cambridge Years Revealed
Richard Holmes's 'The Boundless Deep' uncovers Alfred Tennyson's rebellious student days at Cambridge, revealing the passionate poet behind the Victorian icon.
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