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Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why

Peter Rhodes, one of this newspaper's best-loved writers for more than 40 years, is finally packing away his pen after revealing he has been diagnosed with cancer.

News|Dec 17, 2025
Supporting image for story: Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why
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Peter Rhodes on banners, bands - and have street protests had their day?
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Peter Rhodes|Oct 8, 2025
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Peter Rhodes on a Green star, Blue Lights and the dangers of letting kids choose their own books
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Peter Rhodes|Oct 7, 2025
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Peter Rhodes on boats, computers and the lure of becoming a global leader
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Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on building ships, getting fit and the mysteries of the human brain
Peter Rhodes on building ships, getting fit and the mysteries of the human brain
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Peter Rhodes|Oct 3, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on hacking, headwinds and shedding no tears for Downton
Peter Rhodes on hacking, headwinds and shedding no tears for Downton
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Peter Rhodes|Oct 2, 2025

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