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Provocation, ruin and empire: your guide to the 2026 Miles Franklin shortlist

Australian fiction has long been interested in the relationship between the local and the global – and the six books shortlisted for this year’s Miles Franklin Award are no exception. They range across time and place, from Tasmania to Malaysian Borneo and the Middle East. And they engage with histories…

The Conversation · Aug 4

‘Grand and intimate’: Miles Franklin shortlisted novels grapple with profound questions of our time

Six writers in running for $60,000 prize, including first-time nominees Randa Abdel-Fattah, Steve MinOn, Konrad Muller and Sean Wilson

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

‘Pioneering’, ‘engrossing’, ‘a hymn to connection’: the best Australian books out in February

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025

Coronation Street star says world ‘blown apart’ by assault allegation

Sean Wilson’s comeback for a Christmas special 19 years after his official departure from the soap was suddenly axed pending a police inquiry.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024

Coronation Street actor explains why he was mysteriously dropped from soap

Star was suddenly axed without explanation in ‘extremely unusual’ move

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

Sean Wilson reveals he was axed from Coronation Street over unfounded sex claim

The actor had filmed scenes with his former on-screen wife Gail (Helen Worth), but it is understood these will now not be used

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024

Coronation Street’s Gail will propose to Jesse Chadwick after heart attack

It comes after Helen Worth, who has played Platt family matriarch Gail for 50 years, announced she would be leaving the ITV soap this year.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024

Coronation Street’s Gail has heart attack as exit approaches

It comes after Helen Worth, who plays the character of Gail Rodwell announced she would be leaving the soap after 50 years.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Coronation Street star Sean Wilson thanks fans 'for the love' after sudden exit from soap

Sean Wilson abruptly left the show for ‘personal reasons’ amid filming scenes

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024

Coronation Street actor shares first message to fans after being mysteriously dropped from soap

Star was suddenly axed without explanation in ‘extremely unusual’ move

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024