Brendan Cowell's new limited ABC series Plum shines a light on rugby league, poetry and the impact of a life hard-lived while also shining a light on the toll concussion can take on a sporting hero.
Han Kang declines press conference after Nobel win citing global wars, as her books sell out in South Korea
Novelist Han Kang declines to hold a press conference after winning the Nobel literary award and says she can't celebrate the award while people die in wars, as her books sell out in major South Korean bookstores.
Photo shows A woman poses in front of a white banner with Korean words.Miranda July's All Fours is blowing up on group chats for good reason. It might even leave Germaine Greer in shock
All Fours threatens to shake up and change not only because of the quality of the writing but because July reaches deep and finds the small grain of universal truth at the heart of her fantastical story, so much that even its most unhinged parts start to seem possible.
Photo shows A close up portrait of Miranda July who has curled auburn hair and blue eyes and is standing against a tiled wallMolly's love of dragons, potions and elf ears has helped her find a community in her small country town
For most of her childhood, Molly preferred to keep to herself. Then she discovered the world of cosplay.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows Molly holds a bow and arrow while wearing elf ears. She has long brown hair and a pair of glasses.South Korean author Han Kang awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
Han was recognsed by the Swedish Academy's Nobel Committee "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life".
Photo shows A middle-aged South Korean woman with long dark hair looks at the camera.Gerald Murnane speaks about his unconventional and late rise in the literary scene
For one of Australia's most prolific and talented writers of a generation, the town of Goroke is a modest haunt. But that's just the way Gerald Murnane likes it.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds.Author who has never been on a plane could soon be Australia's second Nobel laureate
Gerald Murnane rarely leaves his tiny Victorian town, but bookies have him among the favourites to win this year's Nobel Prize for Literature.
Photo shows A elderly man, in his 80s, stony-faced and serious, looks directly at the camera. the photo is black and white.'Homosexuality was illegal when we opened': The importance of queer bookshops
Attempted book bans, drag storytime protests and a changing customer base are just some of the challenges facing Australia's LGBTQ+ bookshops as they strive to maintain their radical legacy.
Photo shows A man wearing glasses smiles while sitting at a shop counter surrounded by books.Juice is Tim Winton's first novel in six years. Here's what we thought about it
The acclaimed West Australian author imagines what life will be like for our descendants if we do nothing about climate change in his much-anticipated latest novel.
Photo shows A white man in his 60s with long straight hair wearing jeans and a black t-shirt that reads 'unsubscribe''I am more proud of Play School than anything else I've done': Noni Hazlehurst on the joys of her career
Australian acting legend Noni Hazlehurst has had a varied and storied career. In an extract from her new memoir, Dropping the Mask, she reflects on how Play School shaped her into the person she is today.
Photo shows a young noni hazlehurst reading a play school book on the set of the children's showSally Rooney's latest book, Intermezzo, is Normal People's 'older, more world-worn brother'
The celebrated Irish author's highly anticipated latest novel tells the story of two brothers dealing with the grief of losing their father.
Photo shows A young white woman with short light-brown hair and a grey blazer looking to the right'Playful', 'beguiling' and 'properly funny': The seven best books out in September
This month's best reads include new books by Elizabeth Strout, the author behind much-loved characters Olive Kitteridge and Lucy Barton, Nobel Prize-winner Olga Tokarczuk and Kate Atkinson, the bestselling author of Life After Life.
Photo shows An illustration shows a woman lying on a lounge while reading a book. There is a bookshelf full of books in the background.Why telling stories by heart is good for the mind and more
For friends and fellow-dyslexics Maralyn and Gaynor, continuing a tradition of oral storytelling in their hometown of Wallaroo in South Australia is proving to be a health and confidence booster for the community.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A woman sits at a kitchen table with her friends, telling stories.The book Uglies changed YA fantasy. So why did it take 20 years to be made into a movie?
An entire generation of millennials read and loved Uglies and the book has finally been adapted into a movie starring Joey King and Laverne Cox. Here's what you need to know.
Topic:Explainer
Photo shows Joey looks up at someone off screen while sat in a field of white orchids. She has a scrape on her forehead.Charlotte Wood becomes first Australian shortlisted for $100k Booker Prize in decade
Charlotte Wood is shortlisted for her 10th book, Stone Yard Devotional, a novel about a woman who leaves her life in the city to join an enclosed religious community.
Photo shows Charlotte Wood, a 59-year-old woman with cropped grey hair, smiles, while standing in a well-lit doorway.This novel has murky origins. It could have a momentous place in Australian history
Colonial Australian John Lang lived a life of dramatic highs and lows, and he may have been the first Australian novelist. He is celebrated in India, but still largely unknown on our shores.
Photo shows An illustration of a well-dressed 18th century man with words in the backgroundAndré's grandfather was a political prisoner for 10 years. The novel about his life has just won $80,000
Melbourne writer André Dao, who penned a genre-defying account of his grandfather's remarkable life, is one of six winners at the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
Photo shows An Asian man with black hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt and white t-shirt, looks unsmiling at the cameraGraham Norton discusses his new book and the joys of hosting a talk show
Irish comedian, actor and celebrated talk show host Graham Norton is also an author. He sat down with News Breakfast to discuss his new book ‘Frankie’.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 43 seconds.'Do I need to sell my house?' The perils of writing about media mogul Lachlan Murdoch
In a polarised media world, it's never been more important to understand Lachlan Murdoch.
Photo shows Lachlan MurdochThomas Mayo talks about his new book
'Yes' campaign leader Thomas Mayo reflects on the Voice to Parliament referendum in his new book , "Always Was, Always Will Be
The Campaign for Justice and Recognition Continues".Photo shows Interview Thomas Mayo. Man standing looking at the camera.Has Video Duration: 5 minutes 28 seconds.This 'intoxicating' book was on the Booker Prize longlist and Obama's summer reading list, and it was one of our faves too
A near-future debut novel about defiant young women boxers stood out to our critics this month, plus seven other books they simply could not put down.
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