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Investigative reporter, 4 Corners. Author: Shellybanks, Pheasants Nest, Witness, Cardinal. Admires brave sources. Lied about being the outdoor type.

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Catch up on our latest book club podcast episode!
We unpack Helen Garner’s 1995 book, The First Stone, with special guest, investigative journalist and novelist, Louise Milligan.

Listen to He Read She Read wherever you get your pods ❤️📚🎧

@milliganreports
#hereadshereadpodcast #helengarner #thefirststone #louisemilligan

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Just got home to receive this delivery from the excellent folks at @harpercollinsaustralia - a box-full of my new book Slave Concubine Queen. Huge thanks to @msloulouelizabeth @milliganreports and @mmccwill @themonthlymagazine for their lovely reviews 😘🥰

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Have you listened to the latest He Read She Read podcast ep yet? We discussed The First Stone, by Helen Garner, with investigative journalist, Louise Milligan.

Listen now on Apple or Spotify 📚🎧

@milliganreports

#thefirststone #helengarner #hereadshereadpodcast #louisemilligan

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I am Jane Doe.

Because enough is enough. I am fucking EXHAUSTED. It’s story after story of the bar being on the literal fucking floor and men still not meeting it and being protected and even fucking awarded with an MVP.
As a victim survivor I understand not everyone can tolerate the constant stories of men living without consequences, but here are some incredible reads about the injustices women face on the daily.

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A beautifully heartbreaking story of love and loss. I hope we see Kate, Liam and Dolores again soon @milliganreports

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Despite decades of inquiries, reforms and investment in criminal justice responses, CSA continues to occur on a scale that most Australians struggle to comprehend.

In ‘Before the Harm: Preventing Abuse, Protecting Children’, award- winning author of Groomed and advocate for systemic reform Sonia Orchard argues that Australia has become far better at responding to CSA after it happens, but has failed to invest in preventing it in the first place.

Head to the link in our bio to read an Extract from “Before the Harm” in The Age.

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There’s only ONE WEEK to go until the Northern Beaches Readers Festival! Here is a small (😝) stack of books by some of the authors I’m excited to see - are any of your faves here? If you’ll be around Sydney next week and are looking for some beachy bookish fun head to @nbrfestival for info on how to get your ticket ☀️🌊

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*Submissions closed*

Change can only happen when those in a position to make change TRULY HEAR our experiences.
Your voice matters.

#selectcommittee #endometriosis #womenspain #medicalmisogyny #invisibleillness

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We had a wonderful evening last night celebrating the launch of BEFORE THE HARM by @soniaorchard

In her book, Sonia argues that we must shift our approach to child sexual abuse from reactive response to proactive prevention.

‘By far the most powerful way of preventing any crime will always lie with the offender—either addressing their motivation to offend or strengthening their inhibitions. We need to stop waiting with the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff—we need to go to the top of the cliff and see what the hell is happening up there, broadening our focus to understand how we might reach offenders before they commit a crime.’

Don’t miss your chance to see Sonia at upcoming events – visit our website for more details.

Thank you to @milliganreports @readingsbooks @pitchprojectspr for making the night possible

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Another big week for book lovers! 📚✨

From launches and lively author conversations to library events, workshops and a poetry slam, there’s plenty to tempt you out this week – in Melbourne, regional Victoria and even a little further afield.

Highlights include Holly Ringland, Tony Birch, Jock Serong, Sonia Orchard, Louise Milligan and @sallyrippinauthor plus lots more! Also, check out for the fab @chapters_n_chill event next Sunday with @lisamoule6 🥂

And with spring in the air, what better excuse to get out, support our wonderful bookshops and libraries, and hear from some fabulous writers?

Happy bookish week, friends!

Full details and booking information are on the Literary Listings website – link in bio. 💫

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I’ve never been to a lit fest I haven’t enjoyed, but there’s something truly special about the @port_fairy_literary_weekend.

Enormous congratulations to Jo Canham and her team for creating such a generous and inclusive festival. The line-up is always staggeringly good, this year no exception. But it’s the sense of community that hits you between the eyes, from the Friday night opening until the very last event. Mingling with fellow book-lovers, guest authors and locals is a true delight.

There were so many wonderful conversations that are still filling my mind, along with sublime poetry and song, stunning and provocative artwork by @hanaassafiri, the gift of hearing @thomasamayo recite the Uluru Statement from the Heart (not a dry eye in the house), and the wit and wisdom of @judyhoracek and Mag Merrilees. Adding to the fun was Caption This, a Robert Gott Naked Man cartoon - a very funny conversation starter and an inspired festival tradition!

I hope these images inspire you to seek out some (or all!) of the books featured over the weekend - and to put this wonderful festival in your calendar for next year.

Well worth the trip to this beautiful part of the world 🌊📚

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2026 DAVITT AWARDS ft. dress by mumsie @miss_falconette 🔪✨❤️‍🔥🤭🫶🏻

honestly WHAT a night - times like this remind me why i got invested in this whole writing words on a page and organising them business ☝🏻

i truly am (still) pinching myself. what an honour to be involved with such a fabulous array of powerful women, long may we reign.

ps: sarah armstrong’s new project sounds EPIC, hence my utter awe in pic 4!

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