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OPINION - From Hillary Clinton to Elton John and Arsène Wenger — the Hay Festival's idiosyncrasies have made it special

This week I step down from the Hay Festival, where for the past decade or so I’ve been a trustee, vice-president and chairman (or, alternatively, chief cook and bottle washer). I’ll be staying on in an advisory (and probably quite annoying) capacity, but operationally I’m done. Ten years is long…

Evening Standard

OPINION - Salman Rushdie is right — the Royal Society of Literature is in a terrible tangle

Sir Salman Rushdie has intervened in the kerfuffle about the Royal Society of Literature under the presidency of Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other. Irked by questions from some members about whether the organisation is doing its job, especially protecting the interests of writers, she declared in the Guardian…

Evening Standard

Bernardine Evaristo defends Royal Society of Literature over ‘false accusations’

Society’s president says claims of ageism, censorship and lowering standards are unfounded

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I will defend the Royal Society of Literature against all attacks. It is more alive than ever

I cherish this august institution. Moving with the times doesn’t mean sidelining fellows – or devaluing the society’s principles, says Bernardine Evaristo

The Guardian - UK

‘Radical moves’ at Royal Society of Literature prompt rebellion

Senior members of august institution fear being sidelined under new president Bernardine Evaristo

The Guardian - UK

Multimillion-dollar hub to support thousands of veterans in ACT, NSW

It will connect to 10 RSL sub branches in the ACT and NSW.

The Canberra Times

Microgrid to provide lifeline during extreme weather blackouts

The essential services include the pharmacy, grocery and fuel providers.

Newcastle Herald

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Spotted: Lidl-Trek tease new Bontrager RSL shoe line

New Bontrager shoes have been seen being ridden by the likes of Juan Pel Lopez at the Tour Down Under

Cycling Weekly

Support branch for defence veterans now fighting fires

The RSL has revived a sub-branch established a century ago to support defence veterans who take up the fight against bushfires.

AAP

Vietnam vet's anger at public hatred still burns 50 years on

The gunship pilot was spat at and told he hadn't been in a real war.

The Canberra Times

Tan walls and colour coordinated pedals: Lizzie Deignan's Trek Émonda SLR

Cycling Weekly

DAZN to stream Saudi Pro League matches live in UK

DAZN have won the UK rights to stream the Saudi Pro League for the next two years.

Evening Standard

Raccoon Scurries Around MLS Press Box After Falling Through Ceiling

Yes, this is the league Lionel Messi is playing in now.

Sports Illustrated

Royal Society of Literature aims to broaden representation as it announces 62 new fellows

RSL president Bernadine Evaristo highlights need to change to become an organisation for all writers rather than just the white and middle class

The Guardian - UK

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'More appropriate places': AWM council member opposes Frontier Wars rethink

Displays should be for those who fought "in Australian uniforms".

Newcastle Herald

The Hunter heroes whose contributions keep the community ticking

Local legends keep the community ticking, and the Newcastle Herald has profiled the Hunter heroes who have made the 2023 King's Birthday Honours List.

The New Daily

Veterans hit back at push to strip Afghan war medals

Veterans say a fresh attempt by the defence force chief to strip service medals from soldiers is unwarranted. General Angus Campbell has written to a

ABC News

Hobart AFL stadium deal reveals penalties for late build, inability to host games by 2028

Tasmania's AFL licence contract is released, showing the government will be penalised $4.5 million if the stadium build runs late – and another $4.5 million if the arena is not ready to host games by 2028.

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Things you might not know about Clifton-born Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh

From playing a nurse in Casualty to starring as Lady Danbury in Bridgerton and Nelson Mandela's Chief of Staff in a Clint Eastwood movie

ABC News

Images of visual impact of Macquarie Point proposed stadium released, but RSL yet to be swayed

Images of Hobart's proposed stadium, and how it will visually impact on the nearby Cenotaph, are released — but will it be enough to sway the RSL, who have dug in opposing the location?

ABC News

Fire destroys former RSL building in Sarina built by returned soldiers

Twelve fire crews battled the blaze at the former RSL headquarters in the North Queensland town of Sarina, but the building was not able to be saved.

ABC News

Dubbo RSL sub-branch establishes drop-in centre for western NSW veterans

A RSL sub-branch is trying to change the view that the clubs are only for "old blokes" as it welcomes veterans of all ages who want to meet other defence force personnel who understand their experiences.

ABC News

Australians mark 108 years since Gallipoli with Anzac Day dawn services and marches across the country

Australians have marked Anzac Day across the country, with dawn services and parades also held in Papua New Guinea and Gallipoli to honour those who served.

ABC News

Australian veterans more likely to die by suicide than in service over the period of the Afghanistan war

Many veterans such as Lee Sarich struggle to get the assistance and support they should receive when they return from conflict. It can have deadly consequences.

The Guardian - AU

Calls grow for Australia’s frontier wars to be remembered on Anzac Day

Unofficial acknowledgment of those killed in precolonial conflicts has grown – but commemoration is still being debated

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