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Russell Brand faces charges of rape and sexual assault after being accused by six women. (EPA PHOTO)
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Matthew Quagliotto

Brand ‘pranced like Basil Fawlty’ before rape, court told

A prosecutor said that particular sexual assault allegedly took place in a hotel room after a UK labour conference, as the crown outlined the case against the UK comedian and film star.

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Sense & Sensibility.

It looks old-timey but this Austen movie feels like 2026

Film
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The screenwriter behind OpenAI-focused biopic Artifical says he wants it to be a warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence.

AI ‘as dangerous’ as scientists claim: Artificial writer

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The Social Reckoning.
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Facebook’s moral crimes exposed in sequel movie

Film
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The Batman with Robert Pattinson.

Batman sequel delayed further as production suspended

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The new Baywatch knows exactly what show it is.

The new Baywatch series knows exactly what show it is

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Snezana Wood for her memoir titled Untold.

Snezana Wood ditches wedding ring after Sam Wood’s arrest

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Lena Dunham made the announcement that the Girls will reunite for a five-episode special revival.

The voice of a generation, Girls, is back with a new season

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VisionQuest is streaming on Disney+ from October 14

What can a Marvel show reveal about the humanity of AI?

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A$AP Rocky.

American rapper announces early Xmas gift for Aussie fans

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Powderfinger has revealed which cities they will perform in and when with their reunion tour. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Ecstatic’: Powderfinger release details of reunion tour

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Nickelback will tour Australia in October 2027.

Band everyone loves to hate returning to Aus in 2027

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Sheeran lost his opening acts after US rapper Macklemore was dropped from the tour over comments he made about Gaza.

New Sheeran opening acts after Macklemore-fuelled exodus

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Paddington: The Musical is coming to Australia.

London’s hottest ticket, the Paddington show, is coming here

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Reading fiction comes with unique benefits.

Surprising benefit of reading (or hearing) a fictional book

Wellbeing
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Russell Brand leaves court with his wife Laura Brand during his trial, where he faces rape and sexual assault charges at Southwark Crown Court on October 12 in London.
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Disgraced comedian‘s fall from grace amid rape allegations

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Actor RJ Mitte died at the age of 34, his representative confirmed on Tuesday.

Breaking Bad star’s final post before tragic death at 34

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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

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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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Gaming

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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

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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

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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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Popular radio duo Will & Woody have been axed after eight years at KIIS FM.

‘Devastated’: Long-running radio duo axed after eight years

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Ash London and Elliot Garnaut are set to take over the KIIS 101.1 Melbourne breakfast slot formerly held by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson.
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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O’s KIIS replacements revealed

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Emma Chow became emotional as she revealed her husband Enzo Lisbona urgently needs a kidney transplant.

Radio host breaks down in tears on air over heartbreaking family news

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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

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Reading fiction comes with unique benefits.

Surprising benefit of reading (or hearing) a fictional book

Wellbeing
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The Love Hypothesis.
opinion

The movie is mid, but the backstory is far more interesting

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Bruno Cremer in the Maigret TV series.

Under-appreciated detective is due for a renaissance

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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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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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