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  "title": "35 years ago, Tim Winton was broke. Then he published Cloudstreet",
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  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-10-18T18:30:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "The Western Australian author reveals the story behind his beloved 1991 novel, crowned as the nation's favourite Australian book.",
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        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "‘Many family stories’: Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet takes out ABC radio poll of top 100 Australian books",
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        "published": "2026-10-18T07:15:53.000Z"
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