David Malouf, Australian author of Remembering Babylon and Ransom, dies aged 92
Acclaimed Brisbane-born writer was known for his work exploring his own childhood, great myths and colonial Australia
David Malouf, the acclaimed Australian author of books including Ransom, An Imaginary Life and the Booker prize-nominated Remembering Babylon, has died aged 92.
Malouf died on Wednesday, his publisher, Penguin Random House Australia, said in a statement on Thursday.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/23/david-malouf-australian-author-of-remembering-babylon-and-ransom-dies-aged-92">Continue reading...Radio Legend James Valentine Dies
- James Valentine death: Veteran ABC radio host and musician dies aged 64 The Independent —
- Radio legend dies by voluntary assisted dying as Prime Minister pays tribute Daily Star —
- In dying, James Valentine taught us how to live. I'll miss being his sidekick ABC News —
- ‘It was beautiful’: In his last hours, James Valentine delivered one final performance Sydney Morning Herald —
- Australia’s ‘sophisticated literary gent’ understood our identity Sydney Morning Herald —