Culture

Margo Martindale in The Sticky.
TV
Wenlei Ma

Maple syrup heist couldn’t possibly be real - except it was

Margo Martindale felt the rage of her character in a six-part crime comedy based on a real-life multi-million-dollar maple syrup caper.

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Oxford University Press says the winning word increased in use by 230 per cent from 2023.
Books

Oxford University Press’ Word of the Year sums up 2024

Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: ‘brain rot’ is the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year.

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Video
Love Actually fans spot major missed detail: ‘How have I never noticed’.
Culture
Georgie Kearney

Love Actually fans spot major missed detail: ‘How have I never noticed’

It’s that time of year for a Love Actually re-run, and one fan spotted a devastating detail in one of the film’s most heartbreaking scenes.

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Robbie Buck is steeping down from hosting his ABC radio show.
Radio
Ben McClellan

‘Sad moment’: Triple J veteran leaves ABC after 28 years

The ABC has lost another veteran radio host with Robbie Buck announcing he was leaving the station after three decades.

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Neighbours star Ian Smith has quit the Aussie TV show after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
TV
Taylor Renouf

Neighbours star quits show after terminal cancer diagnosis

The 86-year-old revealed on Monday that he is fighting a ‘non-fixable cancer’.

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Squid Games is back and there are plenty of other shows to get stuck into this December, writes Wenlei Ma.
TV
Wenlei Ma

What to watch on streaming platforms in December

From a comedy starring two 90s sitcom icons to a spy thriller with top-tier British stars, December’s streaming highlights will keep you busy. Plus, finally, more Squid Game.

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Hugh Jackman may be ‘in love’ with his former Broadway co-star Sutton Foster, but that romance may make this Christmas a not-so-wonderful time of the year.
Pop Culture
Georgina Noack

Hugh Jackman ‘facing lonely Christmas’ after ex-wife’s call

Hugh Jackman may be ‘in love’ with his former Broadway co-star Sutton Foster, but that romance may make this Christmas a not-so-wonderful time of the year.

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Robert Irwin has marked his 21st birthday by sharing pictures of his father Steve, who died in 2006.
Culture
Staff Writers

Robert Irwin pays tribute to dad Steve during milestone

Robert Irwin has paid tribute to his late father Steve and said it is always ‘hard to celebrate’ milestones.

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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 10: P!NK performs onstage during P!NK The Summer Carnival 2024 - St. Louis at The Dome at America’s Center on August 10, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Music
Georgie Kearney

Pink fans go wild for ‘handsome’ brother in rare selfie

Fans were sent into a frenzy over the singer’s rarely seen older brother.

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Days Of Our Lives star Wayne Northrop has died.
TV
Matt Shrivell

Tributes as iconic soap opera star dies

One of the world’s most famous soap opera actors has died in a Los Angeles hospital.

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ABC Breakfast host Michael Rowland has quit live on air, telling viewers he has had ‘enough’.
Culture
Max Corstorphan

‘Enough’: TV host quits live on air

An Australian TV host has quit live on air, the second to depart the program in just months, telling viewers he has had ‘enough’.

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UK authorities say Rupert Grint marked residuals from movies as a capital asset rather than income.
Culture
Staff Writers

Harry Potter star in trouble with UK authorities

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has wound up in big trouble with authorities in the United Kingdom.

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Zayn Malik (pictured) paid tribute to Liam Payne at a concert in Payne's hometown of Wolverhampton. (AP PHOTO)
Culture
Charlotte McLaughlin

Zayn Malik pays onstage tribute to 'brother' Liam Payne

Zayn Malik has paid tribute to his former One Direction band mate Liam Payne during a UK concert, saying he ‘hopes’ the late star sees his gig.

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The longest tenured drummer of My Chemical Romance, Bob Bryar (far right) was found dead on Tuesday.
Music
Michaela Ratliff

My Chemical Romance star found dead aged 44

The band has asked fans for their ‘patience and understanding’ as they process the tragic news.

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Jimmy Rees opens up about his remarkable career as he steps up to host the OzHarvest Unite to Feed Australia Concert.
Culture
Clare Rigden

The rise and rise of Jimmy Rees

Having gone from children’s entertainer to a social media comedy star, Jimmy Rees opens up about his phenomenal career and his latest venture.

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