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Jim Thornton has been suspended from the Wheel of Fotune.
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Zach Margolius

Wheel of Fortune stands down announcer over ‘incident’

American Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended amid an investigation from the network, with the iconic game show looking to re-cast his role.

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Noah Centineo in Street Fighter.

Noah Centineo stirs his inner ‘dog’ on Street Fighter

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Ricky Schroder has sparked fierce backlash over an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton, with critics accusing the actor of turning the music legend’s death into a political statement.

‘Gives me the ick’: Actor put on blast for Dolly tribute

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Tim Curry, the actor who made Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Show a worldwide cult figure, has died aged 80 after a long illness.

Chameleon of the stage brought to life a cast of misfits

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Tim Curry is being remembered by his co-stars and fans across the globe.

Tim Curry’s iconic film, TV roles as late actor remembered

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Matt Dee's death was announced on Wednesday.

‘You had a wild ride’: Tributes flow for Bondi Rescue star

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Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn is the subject of a Netflix doco.

Raygun doco headed to screens this week

TV
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Wendy Page, is a founding producer of the program

Award-winning Australian story producer reflects on WA tales

TV
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Some fabulously interesting people are chatting for the Australian Story 30th anniversary special.

Everything that’s worth watching on TV this week

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Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty in a UK court to eight charges of sexual abuse against a girl. (AP PHOTO)

Gary Glitter enters plea to child sex offences

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Olivia Rodrigo performs as part of the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields, a sold-out, one-day festival in California.

Olivia Rodrigo reinvents the feminist music festival

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Australian rock legend Angry Anderson is in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest, with his Rose Tattoo bandmates asking fans to keep him and his family in their thoughts.

Aussie rock legend Angry Anderson suffers cardiac arrest

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Ricky Schroder has sparked fierce backlash over an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton, with critics accusing the actor of turning the music legend’s death into a political statement.

‘Gives me the ick’: Actor put on blast for Dolly tribute

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Robert Irwin joined Role Model on stage in Brisbane.

Robert Irwin shocks fans at global pop star’s Aus show

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HBO has just dropped the latest teaser trailer for the much-anticipated Harry Potter TV series.

Harry Potter fans all saying same thing about new TV trailer

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Internet personality Trisha Paytas will make her Australian performing debut in March 2027.

Viral internet star announces first ever Aussie stage show

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The Hollywood star was captured on video seemingly mocking a woman signing in front of him.

Hollywood star sorry after ‘despicable’ video goes viral

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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

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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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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

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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Radio

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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

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

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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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Books

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Bruno Cremer in the Maigret TV series.

Under-appreciated detective is due for a renaissance

Books
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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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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

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Stuff the British Stole.

TV show which provokes honesty and racist reactions

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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