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Sit, stay, roll over, fetch!

Shoe thief. Expert digger. Escape artist. If you've got a tricky canine in your household these books offer tips, tricks (yes, old dogs can learn new tricks) and strategies to turn them into a top dog.

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Colour with Bluey this Easter!

Grab your pencils and colour in with Bluey and Bingo this Easter!

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14 of the best vampire books to add to your TBR

Discover some of the best vampire books – from paranormal to gothic and beyond.

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Beth Is Dead book club questions

Start your Beth Is Dead book club discussion with these questions.

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Shiitake Broth with Miso and Cavolo Nero

This miso soup hits the spot when you’re craving something salty and comforting.

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Baked Banana Bars

Healthy and kid-friendly, these baked banana bars from Charlotte Stirling-Reed are ideal for a quick and easy breakfast for grabbing on the go.

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Jamie Oliver’s Easy Prawn Curry

Jamie Oliver’s flavour-packed prawn curry takes just 10 minutes to prepare with no compromise on taste – think juicy prawns, chickpea and mango in a creamy coconut curry sauce, all finished with a crunchy Bombay mix topping.

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Cauliflower Manchurian

The Indo-Chinese dish Gobi Manchurian is one of the best ways to cook cauliflower.

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What Is Left For Us book club questions

Book club questions for What Is Left For Us by Sophie Stern.

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Kin book club questions

A moving novel about mothers and daughters, friendship and sisterhood, to read with your book club.

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2026 Penguin Literary Prize Shortlist

Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) is thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Penguin Literary Prize.

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Vow of Eternal Night book club questions

Book club questions for Vow of Eternal Night by Lily Crozier: a moving, gothic romantasy perfect for your book club.

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Mary Fowler - colouring-in sheets

Hey. My name is Maz! A vibrant new series from football star Mary Fowler about friendship, sport and fun.

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The Umbrella - activities for kids and families

For everyone who's ever felt, 'I don't fit.' This is for you.

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CBCA Book of the Year Notables 2026

We're thrilled to share that ten books have been named CBCA Notables this year. Learn more about them here.

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Silky Choc Pots

These are delicious ... silky, chocolatey, and luscious.

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Spitzbuben

A festive cookie jar classic, which is so simple, yet simply delicious.

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Easy egg & bean filo twists

Filo is such a versatile pastry. No matter how you put this together, the results are always fun.

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Spicy Potato and Sweetcorn Tortilla Samosas

There is something so satisfying about a good old-fashioned vegetarian samosa.

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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes

If you thought pancakes aren’t a high-protein breakfast option, think again.

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10 debut authors share where the ideas for their first novels came from

Learn about the inspiration behind debut authors’ first novels.

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Smoked chilli and vodka rigatoni

If you have a bottle of vodka, a tube of tomato purée (tomato paste) and some cream, you’re very close to creating a plate of pasta akin to pure bliss.

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Create your own 'feelings wheel' from The Break Up: It's a Twin Thing!

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.

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The Break Up: It's a Twin Thing! - colouring-in

Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.

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Sachertorte

The original Sachertorte recipe is still a secret today. But there are lots of recipes based on the original, including this one.