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UPDATEDPremiumLegendary Australian author dies aged 74

A legendary Australian author who wrote more than 40 books over his distinguished career has died aged 74.

Blake Antrobus

NewsPremiumAus rock legend’s sister dies in tragic incident

An award-winning author and sister of a Cold Chisel member has been killed in a horrific incident at Kings Park in Perth.

Emma Kirk

BooksPremiumLayne Beachley: The ocean taught me to surrender

In this extract from Ali Gripper’s book Saltwater Cure, the surfing icon shares her tumultuous life in and out of the water, from a difficult childhood to pushing herself too hard and now, sharing her lessons.

Ali Gripper

New releasePerth dad channels pain into purpose with novel and play

Watching their child experience the heartbreaking effects of bullying is a pain no parent should endure, but one Brian Montgomery knows only too well, propelling him on a deeply personal mission.

Tanya MacNaughton

CultureCommentsMacquarie Dictionary’s word of the year pick is a bit meta

Australia’s pick for the 2024 Word of The Year is in, and you may not have ever heard it, but you definitely feel it.

Georgina Noack

BooksPremiumAussie author Richard Flanagan wins UK nonfiction prize

Australian writer Richard Flanagan has won Britain's leading nonfiction book prize, for for his genre-bending memoir Question 7.

Jill Lawless

MEET THE AUTHORPremiumCoral Emerson’s meet-the-author event in Manjimup 

First-time author Coral Emerson will be in Manjimup this month to talk about her book Open The Door To A New You — 4 Keys To Unlock Your Life, published last year.

Anjelica Smilovitis

POSITIVE CHANGE AGENTSPremiumChangemaker workshop to mobilise Manjimup community

A two-day changemaker workshop is part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative sponsored by the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Anjelica Smilovitis

OUR YARNINGPremiumIndigenous students have works published in book collection

Four Great Southern Grammar students have taken the first step on their literary journeys, with the young authors publishing their first novels as part of a literacy program.

Melissa Sheil

Book win Denmark student gets artistic nod from Craig Silvey

A Denmark Primary School student has been recognised for his writing prowess by one of Australia’s best-known authors, with the Year 4 student claiming third place in a youth competition.

Melissa Sheil

NEWSPremiumInsider reveals why Taylor revisited major hit

The song, in all its 10-minute glory, has become an anthem among fans, with a new book revealing what changed Taylor Swift’s mind about it.

Clareese Packer

BooksPremiumBan on Rushdie's Satanic Verses in India ended by court

The Delhi High Court has overturned the Indian government's decision to ban the import of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses.

Shivam Patel

Price of famePremiumWhy Pip Drysdale is one of Australia’s best thriller authors

For her fifth book The Close-Up, bestselling author Pip Drysdale explores the dark side of Hollywood.

Cy Clayton

NEWSPremiumBoris Johnson announces Aussie tour

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has announced exclusive Australian book tour events, if you can afford them.

Blake Antrobus

Fleur McDonaldPremiumWA author starts a new chapter

WA author Fleur McDonald has just released Out In Nowhere, her 22nd novel featuring popular Detective Dave Burrows, but it will be the last outing for the beloved character.

As told to Belle Taylor

Family mattersFun times prove inspirational

Hamilton Hill author Chris Thomas has all the proof he needs of his status as a fun uncle, or “funcle”, with the release of his second children’s book, My Uncle is a Funcle.

Tanya MacNaughton

Colourful characterPremiumDr Karl reveals his wild younger years

The Aussie icon’s new memoir is a rollicking read that traces his family’s arrival in Australia through to his “flower-munching hippie” days, his career as a long-haired Sydney taxi-driver, and more.

BooksAuthor Margaret Atwood 'too old' to worry about AI

Canadian author Margaret Atwood is unfazed by artificial intelligence saying it is "not a very good fiction writer".

Staff Writers

EntertainmentCommentsPremiumHow John Farnham was finally convinced to tell his story

John Farnham had always refused calls to write his memoir. Poppy Stockell had never authored a book. A music doco brought them together for a raw, intimate look at the life of an Aussie music legend.

Simon Collins

FoodHow Pamela Anderson rediscovered herself in the kitchen

The Hollywood star’s plant-based recipes, a hallmark of her longtime animal rights activism, marry with sincere childhood wonderment about nature’s edible possibilities.

Mayukh Sen

BOOKSPremiumWhy is ‘cosy crime’ suddenly everywhere we look?

There are those who like their fictional crimes bloody, violent and graphic. Then there are those of us who like it a little cosier.

Kate Emery

‘Dog person’CommentsWhy WA author Craig Silvey can’t stop writing about dogs

They might not speak or take direction all too well, but that’s exactly why WA-based author Craig Silvey continues to cast dogs as the star in his coming-of-age stories.

Zach Margolius

Words and musicCommentsAussie country queen fires up on ‘feral memoir’

Kasey Chambers dishes the dirt on herself, parenting and doing things her way in new book Just Don’t Be a D**khead and companion album Backbone.

Simon Collins

WA NewsCommentsPremiumHow Craig Silvey’s novel idea turned into bestselling career

Western Australian award-winning author and screenwriter Craig Silvey finished writing his first novel when he was only 19.

Tony Buti