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Book review: The Brownout Murders, Luke C Jackson and Kelly Jackson, illustrated by Maya Graham

A WWII graphic novel set in Melbourne.

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Theatre review: The Lady Vanishes, Genesian Theatre

This production is more faithful to the book than the Alfred Hitchcock version.

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Book review: Eden, Mark Brandi

A slow burn crime novel with a hard to read protagonist.

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2025 Miles Franklin shortlist

A mix of six established and new authors have been nominated for the prestigious literary award.

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Opinions & Analysis

10 pet peeves about books

Some of the little things that annoy readers before they even read a page.

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Book review: Painting Portraits of Everyone I’ve Ever Dated, Joseph Earp

The intertwining of art and love features in this funny sophomore novel.

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Book review: Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq

This year's Booker Prize winner, 'Heart Lamp', certainly deserves the accolade.

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Opportunities and awards

Entries open for Human Rights Essay Competition and MAC yapang Art Prize, plus winner of Penguin Literary Prize and more.

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Features

10 expert tips on how to be a ghostwriter

Ghostwriting isn’t just writing for someone else. It’s shaping their story, capturing their voice and helping them say the things…

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Book review: The Foal in the Wire, Robbie Coburn

A verse novel that tracks the intertwined paths of two teenagers after they care for an injured foal.

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