Why can’t crime be funny? How Benjamin Stevenson combined his skills

Why can’t crime be funny? How Benjamin Stevenson combined his skills

As his bestselling book is adapted into a series by HBO,this Australian author relishes finding the humour in crime.

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Legacy,power and the truth about politicians:Lunch with Mark Leibler

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The Indigenous man who would have made a “magnificent” prime minister,and naming the blot on Australia’s soul. Mark Leibler is in a reflective mood as he approaches his 80th birthday.

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‘I will think about David Crosby every day for the rest of my life’:Graham Nash

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I would rather be mainstream than a critical darling:Richard Osman

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The British TV presenter and hugely successful crime author doesn’t care if literary critics turn their noses up at his newfound commercial success.

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I was exhausted with the sound of my own voice:Courtney Barnett

I was exhausted with the sound of my own voice:Courtney Barnett

The singer-songwriter says it’s nice not to have the added stress of lyrics,for which she has been so well known previously,on her new album.

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Famed Family Guy writer,obsessed with Australian TV,heads Down Under

Famed Family Guy writer,obsessed with Australian TV,heads Down Under

The US TV writer for Will&Grace and Family Guy has become an Instagram celebrity,but he’s not as misanthropic as his social media profile would have you believe.

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How Roman Coppola hopes to change the future of film using Blockchain

How Roman Coppola hopes to change the future of film using Blockchain

The film producer on his famous dad,working with Wes Anderson and his plans to visit Luna Park when he’s in Melbourne later this month.

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What does a TV showrunner do? Basically everything,says Gretel Vella

Australian Gretel Vella,29,is a showrunner of her own drama series Totally Completely Fine. She’s also its creator,writer and executive producer.

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Violent,frightening and utterly addictive:Ellie Marney’s thrillers

The NYT bestselling YA author has long been fascinated by the “golden age” of serial killers.

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