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Martin Sheen as Josiah Bartlett

The West Wing’s dark warning

THE WASHINGTON POST: The West Wing is an honest and often quietly wrenching exploration of the Machiavellian manoeuvring that corrupts even the most well-meaning people in politics.

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Season two of The Pitt.

What to watch: Highly anticipated shows about to hit screens

A Game of Thrones spin-off, the return of one of the best shows of last year, and a sexy spy thriller are among January’s must-watch streaming shows.

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Lilly was taken to hospital for treatment after a fall.

Lost star diagnosed with serious brain damage after fall

Evangeline Lilly, known for her roles in Lost, The Hobbit and Ant-Man and the Wasp, has shared her tragic hidden health battle.

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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster enjoy a romantic getaway in Costa Rica.

Hugh Jackman and girlfriend enjoy romantic beach getaway

The Broadway stars were seen far from the stage as they soaked up sun and surf on holiday.

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Pop star Jesy Nelson has revealed her twin daughters have been diagnosed with a devastating health condition that means it is unlikely they will ever be able to walk.

Little Mix star reveals twin babies’ devastating diagnosis

Pop star Jesy Nelson has revealed her twin daughters have been diagnosed with a rare health condition that means it is unlikely they will ever be able to walk. 

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The third Avatar film has again proven the fantasy franchise's status as box office blockbuster. (AP PHOTO)

Third Avatar film another billion dollar box office hit

Fire and Ash has picked up where the previous Avatar film left off, raking in a billion dollars as cinemagoers flock to the science fiction visual spectacle.

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Noah Wyle returns for the second series of The Pitt. But wait, who’s that baby?

TV’s best show of 2025 is back for a second season

Yes, that’s right, The Pitt is already back on our screens with season two. Here’s what else our Screen Queen Clare Rigden is watching this week, including Goolagong, Girl Taken, His & Hers and Beast Games.

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Lila McGuire as Evonne Goolagong.

How WA’s Lila McGuire became Evonne Goolagong

From WAAPA graduate to Grand Slam champion: How an uncanny resemblance led WA’s Lila McGuire to immerse herself in training and archival footage to nail the on-court grace of a sporting great in Goolagong.

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Jennette McCurdy's debut novel and Gisele Pelicot’s memoir are just two of the hotly anticipated books set for release in 2026.

The books coming out in 2026 you need to read

After breaking the internet with I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy returns with her debut novel, while translated fiction and memoirs dominate the list of next year’s most anticipated reads.

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Lila McGuire is front and centre in Goolagong.

Everything worth watching this week

Here’s what we’re watching this week on TV, including Goolagong, The People We Meet on Vacation, the new season of The Pitt and Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now.

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Brooke Satchwell stars in Dear Life, coming to Stan on New Year's Day.

Ex-Neighbours star opens up about role in moving new drama

After decades in the spotlight, Brooke Satchwell brings the full, complex depth of her life experience to her latest role as a grieving woman seeking connection in Stan’s emotional new series Dear Life.

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Tommy Lee’s daughter has

Hollywood star’s daughter found dead on New Year’s Day

Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter has been found dead in a hotel room on New Year’s Day. 

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Piper Rockelle, a child YouTube star.

Child star makes $3.4 million in first day on OnlyFans

She grew up making YouTube videos but now, at just 18-years-old, this young star has started an OnlyFans account.

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MTV have closed down their remaining dedicated music video channels after 44 years. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)

MTV's music video channels sign off after 44 years

MTV has turned off its remaining 24-hour music channels, marking the end of an era in television.

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