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The Shards.
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Wenlei Ma

The Shards TV show a dull affair despite hedonistic allure

You would think a tie-up between Bret Easton Ellis and Ryan Murphy would result in a maximalist series dripping in excess, and yet, The Shards is not that.

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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
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Blood, sex and unreality: Camp Miasma casts a heady spell

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Every couple of years, a new flash of souped-up motors have raced across the big screen with as much vigour as Vin Diesel’s earnest speechifying about family.

What is actually going on with Fast & Furious?

Film
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Tom Holland has now starred in four Spider-Man movies.

Spidey smashes with highest post-COVID box office weekend

Film
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is in cinemas on July 30.
review

Spider-Man defies superhero fatigue with emotional stakes

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The Shards.

The Shards TV show a dull affair despite hedonistic allure

TV
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Ted Lasso returns for a fourth season.
review

Believe (it)! Ted Lasso is back to make us feel better

TV
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Heated Rivalry is on HBO Max.

Heated Rivalry’s plea to its more enthusiastic fans

TV
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Sterling Point

Teen drama that’s neither too dark nor too fluffy

TV
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Music legend Bruce Springsteen has opened up about his wife Patti Scialfa’s private health battle.

Bruce Springsteen shares wife’s cancer update

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Ariana Grande’s appearance has been the subject of online commentary with many social media users speculating on her weight.
analysis

Ariana Grande wants to step back? Good for her.

Music
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Richard Marx is returning to The Voice Australia.

At 62, Richard Marx is having more fun than ever

TV
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Glen Hansard visited Sydney in 2007 when The Frames supported Bob Dylan on his Australian tour.

Oscar-winning musician and songwriter killed in crash

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East-West settings offer a fresh take on classic shapes; see Zendaya for reference.

Why Zendaya could end 2026 as Hollywood’s most bankable star

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Ariana Grande plays an aspiring actress Pepper in the music video for her song Petal.

‘Lose a few’: Ariana fans spot hidden message in music clip

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Confusion has sparked online after claims that the singer’s dad had passed away on Monday.

Confusion surrounding death announcement of singer’s dad

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Ariana Grande at the Golden Globes on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

Ariana Grande breaks silence over sudden hiatus announcement

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Visual arts

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Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi.

Best-selling author and Oscar trailblazer dead at 56

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Archibald Prize 2026 winner. Portrait of Iluwanti Ken by Richard Lewer.

Richard Lewer wins Archibald with life-size portrait

Visual Arts
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‘Flying Rodent’ was the winning image.

Wildlife photographer crowned for ‘rarest wild cat’ image

World
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Authorities have recovered the 18th-century Portrait of a Lady looted by the Nazis during WWII. (AP PHOTO)

Couple charged for hiding with nazi-looted painting

The New York Times
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Gaming

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Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19.

Controversial blockbuster game is back after 13-year absence

Gaming
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Netflix game Unhinged.

Netflix’s new horror release signals gaming ambitions

Gaming
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Vince Zampella has died, aged 55.
updated

Grim video of crash that killed Call of Duty creator emerges

World
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THE NEW YORK TIMES: The top 10 video games of 2025 spotlight artistic indies, nostalgia and mysteries amid chaotic times in the real world.

The 10 best video games of 2025 revealed

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Radio

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Kyle Sandilands has revealed that he and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have been secretly texting each other.

Kyle reveals hidden texts with Jackie ‘O’ throughout feud

Radio
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Melbourne radio host Nick Cody (left) revealed to co-hosts Brendan Fevola and Fifi Box he is expecting a third child in October.

Star announces exciting family news live on radio show

Radio
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Karl Stefanovic makes a major change to his social media following his Nine departure.

Karl Stefanovic cuts final ties with Today and Nine

Radio
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Karl Stefanovic swiftly departed Nine after he published a controversial podcast featuring British far-right commentator Tommy Robinson. YouTube

‘Good on you’: Eddie confirms Karl news

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Books

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Writer Anna Funder swore she wasn’t doing her kid’s uni assignment. 

Why we need to hold thieving tech bros to account

Books
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Laperouse: A Parisian Icon Since 1766: a peek at a unique web of history, seduction, food and fun.

A peek into a uniquely Parisian web of history

Lifestyle
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Stuff the British Stole.

TV show which provokes honesty and racist reactions

Books
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Laverne Cox in New York in April 2026. Her memoir follows the path from an abusive childhood to Hollywood stardom — but it’s being released amid a backlash over transgender rights that’s caught up to her, too. (Marcus Maddox/The New York Times)

How Laverne Cox slayed her demons: with grit and glamour

Books
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The Best Australian Yarn

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South Australia has confirmed a case of H5 bird flu.

‘Touched it’: Surfer details run-in with flu-infected bird

South Australia
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Winner: Anson Cameron.

Melbourne writer wins $50,000 writing prize

The Best Australian Yarn
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Anson Cameronhas taken out the $50,000 first prize in The Best Australian Yarn competition.

Anson Cameron wins $50k prize at Best Australian Yarn awards

The Best Australian Yarn
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After a twenty-year departure from the short story format, critically acclaimed author Anson Cameron has made an emphatic return, securing a coveted spot on the longlist for The Best Australian Yarn, the world’s most lucrative short story competition.

Anson Cameron makes short story comeback for $50k prize

The Best Australian Yarn
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