Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementCultureComedyLiz Hicklin has been a hit at festivals in recent years telling true stories from her life, including a romance with poet Ted Hughes.Updated June 9, 2026 — 12:04pm,first published 12:00pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:23Was Australia's teen social media ban effective?Video icon0:16Trump booed at NBA Finals gameVideo icon1:14Apple unveiled ‘Siri AI’. The reaction was lukewarmVideo icon0:33Brunson hurts knee on freak playAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe