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The English comedian and actor, who now lives in the US, denies all of the accusations. (EPA PHOTO)
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Tristan Kirk

Prosecution to open case in Russell Brand rape trial

Allegations about actor and comedian Russell Brand are about to be outlined in a London court after the jury was selected for his rape and sexual assault trial.

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La Bola Negra.
review

Extraordinary work of cinema you’ll want to watch again

Film
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Millennials are nearing the peak of their spending power and entering management-level jobs where they can call the shots on new projects.

Squeeze into those skinny jeans — millennial culture is back

Business
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Tenzing.

History downplayed his achievement, Aussie movie restores it

Film
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Whalefall.
review

Stressful survival thriller will put you off the ocean

Film
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TV

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MKR has reheated the ratings.

Why MKR has reheated the ratings after all these years

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Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge are presiding over this year’s ratings-blitzing MKR.

Why MKR has reheated the ratings after all these years

TV
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Telethon raised an astonishing amount last year. Here’s hoping they do it again in 2026.

What’s worth watching on TV this week

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Fat Cat with Telethon kids Harris, Connor, Sophia and Emily in 2023. Ian Munro

WA’s record-breaking Telethon opens its doors to the country

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Millennials are nearing the peak of their spending power and entering management-level jobs where they can call the shots on new projects.

Squeeze into those skinny jeans — millennial culture is back

Business
5 Min Read
A$AP Rocky.

American rapper announces early Xmas gift for Aussie fans

Music
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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

Music
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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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Telethon raised an astonishing amount last year. Here’s hoping they do it again in 2026.

What’s worth watching on TV this week

TV
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Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You.

Julia Stiles unveils ‘very special’ tribute to Heath Ledger

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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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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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Gaming

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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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Netflix game Unhinged.

Netflix’s new horror release signals gaming ambitions

Gaming
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Vince Zampella has died, aged 55.
updated

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

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

Radio
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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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Books

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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

Pop Culture
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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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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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