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This 700-page biography, 40 years in the making, is a miracle
Decades after an eighth-grader put on a suit to give a presentation on James Baldwin, Nicholas Boggs has deliv…
One daughter’s quest to understand the mother who walked out
Bridie Jabour’s Ordinary Funny Tragic asks how well we ever truly understand the people who shaped us.
What the trailer and reviews reveal about Ink, the new film starring Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch
The first look at the film shows it moves at a cracking pace, with the kind of street grit you would expect fr…
Jeremy Clarkson: UK TV star reveals fury after thieves steal 11 sheep from famous Clarkson Farm
‘I know it’s going to sound like I’m from 1856, but I’ve had some sheep stolen’.
Hayden Panettiere: Police investigators reportedly examining devices of Brian Hickerson in relation to death
Three weeks since the world lost Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere, authorities are still attempting to piec…
Heartbreak high? Love is always worth the risk, say Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock
Fan devotion turned the supernatural comedy Practical Magic into a cult classic. Its stars return in a sequel …
Critics hail Danny Boyle's Murdoch biopic Ink as 'riveting', 'his best film in decades'
The film, which stars Guy Pearce as the Australian media mogul, traces Rupert Murdoch’s 1969 takeover of The S…
My sexier, steamier career is exactly what was needed
Netflix’s bold adaptation swaps outback repression for 21st-century desire – and Miles Franklin would likely a…
‘Bad man, not taxi driver’: Aussie sisters recall terrifying moment they were almost abducted in Italy
An Aussie podcasting duo have issued a stark warning to women travelling overseas after revealing how they wer…
TV or Not TV: Our favourite two-letter word is having an identity crisis
The couch is optional, timeslots are dead, and the remote is a relic. Maybe it’s time we stopped calling our s…
Bondi Rescue lifeguard Matt Dee’s emotional farewell at Bronte Beach, Sydney after tragic death
The former lifeguard will be sent off ‘in style’ at a public event.
Seven million books later, Garth Nix still has a back-up plan
The fantasy veteran is now taking his storytelling off-world in his first sci-fi novel for adults.
Claim family passes to Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom
Enter your details to claim a family pass (admits four) to Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, in cine…
Steve Irwin death: Bindi Irwin shares heartbreaking tribute to dad 20 years on
Bindi Irwin has shared an emotional tribute to her father Steve Irwin, marking two decades since the beloved A…
‘His legacy is love’: Bindi Irwin remembers her father 20 years after his death
The Crocodile Hunter’s sudden death in 2006 sent shockwaves around the world. Twenty years on, his legacy rema…
Mitsubishi Pajero, Triton hybrids coming – but not for a while
Mitsubishi recently invested in electrified vehicle production at its Thai facility. Now it says it's developi…
Colin From Accounts is ending. Here’s what Binge is banking on for their next hit
A black comedy about a dysfunctional family starring Miranda Otto leads the streamer’s 2027 line-up.
Missing out on Katseye was the best thing to happen to this rising pop star
Adela’s infectious debut reminds us you can’t spell failure without an “f” and “u”.
The critics have spoken: Add these books to the stack
From literary fiction to big ideas, our reviewers deliver their verdicts on 10 fresh releases.
An exhibition of 55 photos offers a rare glimpse into a Melbourne that no longer exists
Focusing on a roughly five-kilometre radius around Melbourne’s CBD, photographer Andrew Chapman offers a glimp…
NEW YORK TIMES: Gloria Steinem broke the rules and became an enduring symbol of women’s liberation
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality …
BBC Comedy star Chris Langham dies: Disgraced BAFTA winner loses pancreatic cancer fight
The actor won a comedy Bafta for his role in The Thick of It before he was jailed in 2007 for child sex offenc…
Natalie Imbruglia on Prince Harry rumours: Torn singer addresses love life speculation
The Torn singer mentioned the Duke of Sussex and the relationship speculation surrounding the pair after he tu…
George Lucas makes a surprise appearance at his new Lucas Museum
"I'm used to doing the impossible, but this one almost broke my will," Lucas said, inside the highly anticipat…
Feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem dead at 92
Steinem was a leading activist for the second-wave feminism movement in the late 1960s and 70s.
A Mark Wahlberg action-thriller and a total cliffhanger, plus other new movies to watch this week
Our critics take a look at what’s new in cinemas this week.
'Furious' star Emmy Rossum speaks about her role in the show
Playing Alice Black, a determined FBI agent, Emmy Rossum speaks about playing the part in 'Furious' and reflec…
Mysterious Radiohead cards scattered around Australia spark tour rumours
Cards emblazoned with “2027 Radiohead” have been found in stores and bars across the nation this week.
Ariana Grande planning to take part in Focker-in-Law press tour despite stepping back from spotlight
The actress and singer’s showbiz hiatus comes with a couple of exceptions, it’s now been revealed.
Matt Dee death: Heartbreaking story behind Bondi lifeguard’s mental health advocacy
The tragic story behind Matt Dee’s personal life and career change has surfaced following his death this week.
This sharehouse comedy was given a second chance. Thankfully, it’s better than ever
Billed as Gen Z’s answer to Friends, season two of Adults finally lets its talented cast – including Australia…
Taut with terrific kinetic snap – Sydney Dance Company’s Current is an energising mixed bill
Our critics give the lowdown on what’s hot - and what’s not - around town.
Official trailer: Fall 2: Deadpoint
Jax Hunter and her late sister's friend Luce tackle Thailand's dangerous Mount Kwan.
2027 Mitsubishi Pajero prices: Born-again large off-road SUV won’t come cheap
The first new Mitsubishi Pajero in five years will be priced closer to the Toyota Prado than the Ford Everest.
2027 Mitsubishi Pajero price and specs: Revived large SUV lineup fully detailed
Almost all details of the fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero have been announced ahead of the all-new off-road…
The painting, the president and the woman who dared to say no
Melbourne-raised art expert Kim Sajet needed all her courage to stand up to Donald Trump. What she learnt is p…
Robert Irwin joins US pop star Alex Warren on stage at Brisbane show in surprise appearance
American singer Alex Warren has shocked fans in Brisbane by welcoming national hero Robert Irwin onto the stag…
VFACTS August 2026: EVs outsell petrol, diesel and hybrid new vehicles in bumper month
The Tesla Model Y topped the charts in a month where electric vehicles outsold all other powertrain types for …
Subaru Outback recalled
Subaru Australia is recalling 27 examples of the Outback fitted with a cargo barrier over a bracket fault that…
Cheap Chinese EVs get five-star safety ratings
The new Geely EX2 and Leapmotor B05, both affordable electric hatchbacks from China, have received five-star s…