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Melissa Elordi and Jacob Elordi pose on cosily on the Oscars red carpet.
Culture
Zach Margolius

Internet gushes over Jacob Elordi and his mum at Oscars

The Aussie hunk and his MUM made serious waves on the red carpet.

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Craig Silvey has now also been charged with producing child exploitation material.
Western Australia
Aaron Bunch

Children’s book author Silvey hit with disturbing new charges

The author of Jasper Jones and other popular novels for young readers has been charged with disturbing new offences.

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Awards backstage at Dolby Theatre for the Oscars.
Culture
Max Corstorphan

All the winners (and losers) from the Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards are handing out Oscars to the best of the best for 2026. Here’s who won, and who didn’t.

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Oscars host Conan O'Brien was at his sharp-witted best.
Culture

Six funniest jokes from Conan O’Brien’s Oscars monologue

Conan O’Brien was at his sharp-witted best for a hilarious opening to the Academy Awards, skewering some of the biggest names in Hollywood and even including a pointed jab about the Epstein scandal. 

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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have had an acrimonious split.
Radio
Kimberley Braddish

Kyle and Jackie O show hit with major new blow

The controversial KIIS FM duo faces fresh penalties after repeated on-air stunts, including a game involving urination and offensive descriptions of sexual acts.

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Kumail Nanjiani announces a rare tied award, with two winners in the Best Live Action Short category.
Culture
Zach Margolius

‘I’m not joking’: Rare Oscars event has Hollywood stunned

Two winners in one category almost never happens. See how the dramatic occurence unfolded, and a list of other times a tie has taken place in the awards’ 98-year history.

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The best and worst looks from the Oscars red carpet.
Film
Zach Margolius

All the best and worst looks from the Oscars red carpet

The stars came out sizzling in the LA heat, with Hollywood’s elite serving colour, feathers, timeless glamour, and everything in between.

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Conan O’Brien has taken a swipe at Timothée Chalamet during his opening monologue at the Academy Awards, referencing the actor’s recent comments about ballet and opera.
Culture
Wenlei Ma and Kimberley Braddish

Conan O’Brien takes jab at Timothée Chalamet

Conan O’Brien has taken a swipe at Timothée Chalamet during his opening monologue at the Academy Awards, referencing the actor’s controversial comments about ballet and opera.

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Australian actress Rose Byrne has been asked about Bridesmaids 2 while walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards.
Culture
Kimberley Braddish

‘This is it’: Rose Byrne teases Bridesmaids 2

Australian actor Rose Byrne has been asked about Bridesmaids 2 while walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

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One Battle After Another awarded Best Picture at the Oscars.
Culture
Max Corstorphan

Biggest awards handed out at the Oscars

One Battle After Another wins best picture

Jessie Buckley seals off her perfect awards season

Michael B. Jordan brings it home!

PTA! PTA! PTA!

It’s been a bonkers amazing year for international features

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Steven Spielberg waded in to the Timothee Chamalet controversy, defending opera and ballet. (AP PHOTO)
Culture
Staff Writers

Steven Spielberg has a dig at Timothee Chalamet

Steven Spielberg says ballet and opera are similar art forms to movie making, following controversial recent comments from Timothee Chalamet.

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This might be the most competitive Oscars race in years, writes Kyle Buchanan.
Pop Culture
The New York Times

Oscars 2026 predictions: Who will win big?

Several major categories, including most of the acting races, still feel like tossups heading into the Oscars. New York Times writer Kyle Buchanan predicts who might take home the gold.

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Guitarist Phil Campbell of Motorhead has died aged 64 after he was admitted to intensive care. (EPA PHOTO)
Music
Staff Writers

Rock legend dead following long health battle

Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died aged 64 following a ‘long and courageous battle’ in intensive care.

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Harry and Meghan began feuding with other royals shortly after their wedding, a book claims. (AP PHOTO)
Royals
Staff Writers

New Prince Harry book a 'deranged conspiracy'

Prince Harry's camp has dismissed allegations in a new biography about him that claims Queen Camilla said he'd been brainwashed by his wife Meghan.

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Steve Bisley, Madeleine Sami and Kate Box star in the second season of Deadloch.
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TV
Clare Rigden

Deadloch’s back! And it’s even better than season one

This week Screen Queen is watching some of the funniest TV as the Aussie dark comedy returns, this time in the Top End, while The Other Bennet Sister will fill any Bridgerton-sized holes in your life.

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