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New Zealand Spy.
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Wenlei Ma

Kiwis cast Australians as the villains in new spy comedy

Australians generally think of themselves as decent and easy-to-like. But maybe not to New Zealanders.

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Matt Damon in The Informant.

Your Matt Damon movie marathon starts here

Film
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Elon Musk (right), clutching tight his title of world’s most odious troll, has threatened to make and release his own version of The Odyssey to counter Christopher Nolan’s cinematic epic, which he has been blasting for months. Pictured left: Matt Damon as Odysseus.
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Musk’s anti-Odyssey tantrum reaches idiotic new level

Film
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F1 is in cinemas on June 26.

The middle-aged dudes are not OK — they want a second act

TV
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Jessica Chastain as Other Mommy in Other Mommy, directed by Rob Savage.

Other Mommy trailer traumatises viewers

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Jai Koutrae, Mark Mitchinson and Matt Crook in a scene from Treasure & Dirt.
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Is Australian TV getting weirder?

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Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac and his partner Rebecca James have welcomed a third baby into their family, revealing the boy’s sweet name in a social media post. 

Sam Mac and partner welcome third baby, reveal sweet name

Culture
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Genevieve Hegney is back for the third season of Colin From Accounts.

Colin From Accounts is finally hitting screens

TV
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This week Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is cooking with Annabel Crabb.
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What’s worth watching on TV this week

TV
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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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Video
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

Culture
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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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Jai Koutrae, Mark Mitchinson and Matt Crook in a scene from Treasure & Dirt.
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Is Australian TV getting weirder?

TV
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This week Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is cooking with Annabel Crabb.
review

What’s worth watching on TV this week

TV
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Video
Nicole Kidman and her mystery man outside her hotel in Portofino.

New pics show Nicole Kidman sharing moment with mystery man

Pop Culture
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Jason Alexander has expressed his remorse at events that occurred in 2012.

Seinfeld star apologises over ‘inappropriate’ act on minor

Pop Culture
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Visual arts

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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

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

Gaming
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Video
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

Gaming
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Radio

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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

Radio
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Video
Karl Stefanovic makes a major change to his social media following his Nine departure.

Karl Stefanovic cuts final ties with Today and Nine

Radio
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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

Radio
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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

Radio
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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

Books
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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

The Best Australian Yarn
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