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#awardsandprizes

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Siang Lu's book languished in a drawer for years. Now it's won $60,000
By Hannah Story

Siang Lu has won the Miles Franklin Literary Award for his book Ghost Cities, about a Chinese translator who loses his job because he can't speak Mandarin.

abc.net.au/news/2025-07-24/mil

ABC News · Miles Franklin Literary Award won by Siang Lu for part-fable, part-rom-com Ghost CitiesBy Hannah Story

Soldier receives Australia's highest military honour 53 years after death
By Lily Nothling and Vanessa Jarrett

Private Richard Norden has received the Victoria Cross for bravery in the face of enemy fire, 57 years after his death.

abc.net.au/news/2025-07-15/vic

ABC News · Victoria Cross awarded to late soldier Richard Norden for bravery during Vietnam WarBy Lily Nothling