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Matt Damon is Odysseus in THE ODYSSEY, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
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Odyssey defies box office expectations with giant opening

If there was any doubt that some rabble rousers on the ultra-right was going to dampen enthusiasm for The Odyssey, that has been slayed.

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Matt Damon is Odysseus in THE ODYSSEY, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Odyssey defies box office expectations with giant opening

Film
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Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s everything you should know before watching it.

Everything you should know before seeing The Odyssey

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Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator.

The swords and sandals epic used to rule the big screen

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Matt Damon as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s adaption of Homer’s Odyssey.
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Nolan’s The Odyssey is extraordinary, but it’s not perfect

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His & Hers. Tessa Thompson as Anna in Episode #103 of His & Hers. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix 2025

Chilling on Netflix: Have we fallen out of love?

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Farmer Wants A Wife’s Yvonne leaves before Jarrad reveals final choice Brodie.

Farmer Wants A Wife star’s shock claim about Jarrad after surprise exit

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Trent Copeland and Kim Green are both a part of Seven’s 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games commentary team.

Seven’s new sporting power couple

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Heartstopper Forever is on Netflix.
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Netflix’s teen romance ends with satisfying finale

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Music

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Delta Goodrem.

Delta Goodrem’s MAJOR news for Aussie fans

Music
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Bonnie Tyler achieved international fame in the 1980s with her song Total Eclipse of the Heart. (AP PHOTO)

Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

World
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Taylor Swift and husband Travis Kelce had the plans so locked down that obvious attendees refused to confirm they were going.

How Taylor Swift pulled off the wedding she wants us to see

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If there was ever a contender for the celebrity event of the decade, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s (top) wedding at Madison Square Garden. Pictured: Gigi Hadid (middle), Dakota Johnson.

Celebs flock to NYC for Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s wedding

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Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as Elizabeth and Phil Jennings in The Americans.

The Cold War ended decades ago, but not in US pop culture

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The last photo the family shared with their grandmother on Mothers Day in May.

Tributes pour as Kardashian matriarch dies, aged 91

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Robert Irwin has involved himself with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s honeymoon plans, offering up a special place Down Under to celebrate their recent nuptials.

Robert Irwin’s generous honeymoon offer to Taylor Swift

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Enough already, why can’t a comedy just be a comedy?

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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

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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

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Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19.

Controversial blockbuster game is back after 13-year absence

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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.
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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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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

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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

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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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Karl Stefanovic says ‘life is funny’ as he reveals when he will ‘break his silence’.

Karl Stefanovic makes announcement with Piers Morgan video

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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

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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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An new book concludes that America’s very rich are in some ways better off than the very, very rich.

American capitalism is run by millionaires, not billionaires

Business
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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

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