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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.

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.

Bluey Coins Spark Nationwide Frenzy in Australia

Australia's beloved Bluey has triggered an unprecedented coin collecting craze as the Royal Australian Mint releases limited edition 50-cent pieces featuring the Heeler family, causing queues and sell-outs across the country.

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.

Margaret River Shiraz Crowned Australia's Best Red Wine

In a stunning upset that's shaking the wine world, Western Australia's Margaret River region has dethroned traditional favourites to produce the country's best Shiraz, according to prestigious international judging.

Heather Rose: Writing From Ancestral Stories

Award-winning Tasmanian writer Heather Rose discusses her powerful new novel exploring family secrets, ancestral connections, and the haunting beauty of Tasmania's landscapes in this exclusive interview.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Who Will Win?

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, pitting iconic species against each other in a battle for avian supremacy that captures the nation's heart.

Helen Garner writes book on mushroom murder case

Acclaimed Australian author Helen Garner returns with a compelling investigation into the Erin Patterson mushroom poisoning case that shocked the nation, exploring the dark truths behind the Leongatha tragedy.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open

The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative

Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'

Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.

October's Best Australian Books: Dalton, Lee & Leong

Discover this month's hottest Australian releases featuring Trent Dalton's epic love story, Bri Lee's powerful fiction debut, and Melissa Leong's culinary memoir that will tantalise your taste buds.

Trent Dalton's 'Gravity Let Me Go' Fails to Soar

Acclaimed Australian author Trent Dalton's latest novel, 'Gravity Let Me Go,' struggles under the weight of its own ambitions. Our review examines why this much-anticipated crime caper has disappointed critics with its crude humour and narrative flaws.

Trump's 100% Tariff Threat to Australian Industry

Former US President Donald Trump is poised to announce crushing 100% tariffs on Australian aluminium and steel imports if re-elected, dealing a catastrophic blow to a key Australian industry and threatening thousands of jobs.

Australian Music Legend Jon English Dies Aged 73

The entertainment world mourns the loss of Jon English, the trailblazing Australian musician and actor, who has died aged 73. Remembered for his role in 'Against the Wind' and a stellar music career.

Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics

Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.

Author Names 5 Life-Changing Books You Must Read

Discover the five essential books that have profoundly shaped one author's life and writing, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces that promise to captivate every reader.

Jane Austen's Bath Legacy Thrives 200 Years On

Two centuries after her death, Jane Austen's connection to Bath continues to captivate a global community of 'Janeites'. Discover how the city preserves her spirit and why her work remains more relevant than ever.

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