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Meet the 'coffin confessor', crashing funerals to speak up for the dead

"They've got something to say, listen to it. If you don't like it, walk away," says Coffin Confessor Bill Edgar, talking about his unusual job. Picture supplied by Penguin Random House ANZ
New book by Bill Edgar tells what he's learned crashing funerals.
John Piggott
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Untold stories behind Australia's biggest rock anthems revealed in new book
Aussie Rock Anthems - Top 40 is out now.
Nadine Morton
(clockwise from bottom left) Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel, INXS and Chrissy Amphlett from the Divinyls.
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WIN A feel-good story of mistaken identity and new beginnings
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is Anna Johnston's debut novel.
Eileen Wood
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Anna Johnston has channelled her respect for older people and her knowledge of aged care into a quirky and humourous debut novel. Picture supplied
Win a copy of Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel
Friendships and fresh starts blossom in Sophie Green's new novel.
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The cover art to Sophie Green's Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel. Pictures supplied
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Psychological suspense novel will keep you guessing right to the end
The Miller Women reveals sins of the mothers down generations.
Therese Murray
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Author Kelli Hawkins has written The Miller Women (inset). Main picture by Jennifer Blau
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Million-dollar mermaid and vaudeville star inspired historical novel
Annette Kellerman the trigger for tale of mystery and romance.
Therese Murray
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Author Julie Bennett fell in love with words at a young age. Inset: her new novel. Pictures supplied
Why we're failing some kids in learning how to read - and what we can do about it
Dame Wendy Pye says it's everyone's responsibility to help.
Hazel Bradley
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Inset, publisher Dame Wendy Pye, and main, children reading novels in a tent outside. Pictures supplied, Canva
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Seductive tale of artistic passion and a lady who wields beauty as a weapon
The Beauties reveals a world where beauty is a woman's currency.
Therese Murray
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Author Lauren Chater and, inset, the cover of The Beauties. Main picture by Ben Williams
From Abba to Adams, muso and journo Joe Matera has tales to tell
Therese Murray
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Clockwise from left: Joe Matera with his new book; with Canned Heat; with Sir George Martin (Beatles manager) and with Hank Marvin. Pictures supplied
Why grandparents should keep reading to kids, says expert Morris Gleitzman
Therese Murray
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Author Morris Gleitzman in 2013. ACM file image by Rohan Thomson

Competitions

Inside Maggie Beer's new cookbook and TV Series on aged care dining

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Maggie Beer has a new TV documentary on the ABC and iView, Maggie Beer's Big Mission, in which she sets out to show how food in aged care doesn't have to be unappetising, unhealthy and boring and life in general. Picture supplied
WIN a copy of Maggie Beer's latest cook book, Maggie's Recipes for Life.
Eileen Wood
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WIN | Heckle the Wicked Witch (nicely) at Snow White pantomime
Join in the fun on stage as this children's fable unfolds onstage.
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Win tickets to see a pantomime of Snow White in Sydney during September 2024. Picture supplied
WIN a Hydragun massager to ease your aching muscles
Relieve tired and achy muscles in the comfort of your own home.
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Relieve tired and achy muscles with a Hydragun Massage Gun. Picture supplied
Review
WIN A feel-good story of mistaken identity and new beginnings
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is Anna Johnston's debut novel.
Eileen Wood
No comments
Anna Johnston has channelled her respect for older people and her knowledge of aged care into a quirky and humourous debut novel. Picture supplied

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