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Captain Planet ran from 1990 to 1995 and spanned 113 episodes.

Why Captain Planet was - and can still be - our hero

Media mogul Ted Turner is better remembered for founding CNN but for Millennials, his greatest impact on their childhoods will be a superhero cartoon.

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The Sheep Detectives.

It’s Babe meets Agatha Christie, and it’s super adorable

Farmyard sheep solving the murder of their shepherd? It’s exactly what it sounds like, and that’s a very good thing.

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Hayden Panettiere says it’s ‘better late than never’ as she opens up about her sexuality, while also sharing the ‘living nightmare’ of giving up custody of her daughter.

Hayden Panettiere comes out, opens up on painful past

Hayden Panettiere says it’s ‘better late than never’ as she opens up about her sexuality, while also sharing the ‘living nightmare’ she endured years ago.

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Hugh Jackman has listed the New York penthouse he owns with ex Deborra-Lee Furness for sale, and is willing to take a big price cut.

Head-over-heels Hugh moves to finally cut ties with ex Deb

Hugh Jackman has moved to finally cut his remaining ties with ex Deborra-Lee Furness, and is taking a big financial hit to get it done.

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Legally Blonde prequel series Elle.

First look at Legally Blonde prequel revealed

A teenage Elle Woods in Seattle? Don’t expect to see her in Doc Martens and a flannel shirt.

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The media owners behind the Kyle & Jackie O Show have been issued an 18-month enforceable undertaking by Australia’s media regulator after repeatedly failing to comply with radio complaint-handling rules. 

Fresh 18-month blow over Kyle & Jackie O

The media owners behind the controversial Kyle & Jackie O Show are in a fresh storm after the co-hosts launched a legal battle against their former employer.

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The internet has fallen in love with an American jet ski instructor affectionately dubbed who bears an uncanny resemblance to a very famous Aussie heartthrob.

‘Jacob Affordi’: Why this celeb look-alike has gone viral

If you can’t afford to hang out with Aussie hunk Jacob Elordi, the internet’s new boyfriend might be more attainable.

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Dead Man's Wire.

Top movie picks for the Sydney Film Festival

When the temperature drops and the coats start to come out, the best thing to do in Sydney is to go inside with a bunch of strangers.

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An emerging US singer has sparked anger online after he released “tone-deaf” songs about sex while his brother D4vd is being held in a detention centre charged with murdering teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

D4vd’s brother slammed for sex songs amid teen murder case

An emerging US singer has sparked anger online after he released ‘tone-deaf’ songs about sex while his brother D4vd is being held in a detention centre charged with murder.

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This Friday, May 8, David Attenborough will celebrate 100 remarkable years on Planet Earth. Few in history have had the impact of this iconic centenarian.

A century on Planet Earth: David Attenborough turns 100

This Friday, May 8, David Attenborough will celebrate 100 remarkable years on Planet Earth. Few in history have had the impact of this iconic centenarian.

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The multi-talented animal conservationist is almost perfect, but Robert Irwin would want his time again after this regrettable act.

Robert Irwin’s embarrassing blunder dining with King Charles

The multi-talented animal conservationist is almost perfect, but he’d want his time again after this regrettable act.

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Anthony Bourdain ’s origin story is set to be told in biopic.

Anthony Bourdain’s origin story to be told in biopic

The late chef, writer and presenter Anthony Bourdain’s youthful summer in his first kitchen will be dramatised in an upcoming biopic.

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Australia’s princess of pop will star in a three-part documentary series about her life and career.

Kylie docuseries promises to share pop icon’s highs and lows

Australia’s princess of pop will star in a three-part documentary series about her life and career.

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David Attenborough remains at the vanguard ?of efforts to protect the environment. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

David Attenborough’s poignant message ahead of 100th bday

David Attenborough, whose extraordinary wildlife documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, is being celebrated as he marks his centenary.

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach in season one of The Bear.

Your favourite TV show drops surprise episode

Ahead of The Bear’s fifth season, the series has surprised fans with an unannounced hour-long prequel episode.

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