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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Basil Rathbone (1892-1967) was born in Johannesburg, South Africa , to British parents.

A Millbury homeowner paid thousands of dollars to repair the foundation, then had the basement flood the next day. It's one instance of the transnational...

After hearing that her grandfather, who she never knew, had taken part in the perilous rescue of 168 German sailors during World War II, Alison OReilly decided to research his life. Here she tells how she ended up meeting his family who hadnt known anything of his whereabouts for 60 years

I read with interest the recent statement by the Solicitor-General for Western Australia, Joshua Thomson SC, that arguments for meritocracy were “flawed”.

Driver to 11 PMs, including Sir Robert Menzies, Alf Stafford was a one-off. But history has overlooked him when gazing at the office of power – until now

A squirrel gets stuck in a strange way, a cat causes trouble for its owner, and other odd tales from local police departments.

Bob Ellis, Anne Brooksbank, fires, Australian politics, satire, parody, publishing, elections

Bob Ellis, Anne Brooksbank, fires, Australian politics, satire, parody, publishing, elections

Bob Ellis, Anne Brooksbank, fires, Australian politics, satire, parody, publishing, elections