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The Economist

Gen Z has discovered the joy of cinemas

THE ECONOMIST: Cinema attendance numbers are being boosted by Gen Z’s use of streaming and social media.

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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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TV

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Phyllis Logan, Patsy Ferran, and Synnove Karlsen in Miss Austen.

What’s worth watching on TV this week

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Jeremy Clarkson’s farm has been hit with a bizarre livestock heist — with thieves allegedly escaping with 11 of the star’s sheep. 

Clarkson’s fury after wild sheep theft on beloved farm

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British actor Chris Langham has died after a battle with cancer.

Disgraced TV comedy star dies after brief cancer battle

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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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American singer Alex Warren has had the last laugh after he took a tumble on stage during a performance in Melbourne on Friday night.

WATCH: Singer suffers embarrassing mishap mid-concert

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Singer Natalie Imbruglia has opened up on the relationship speculation surrounding her and Prince Harry in the past.

Aussie singer confesses truth about Prince Harry romance

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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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Phyllis Logan, Patsy Ferran, and Synnove Karlsen in Miss Austen.

What’s worth watching on TV this week

TV
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Bondi Rescue stars Matt Dee and Terry McDermott died on same day four years apart in eerie link

Heartbreaking link between Bondi Rescue stars’ tragic deaths

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: Hayden Panettiere discusses "Nashville" with the Build Series at AOL HQ on January 5, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic)

New twist in Hayden Panettiere death investigation

Pop Culture
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Dee retired from his role on Bondi Rescue in 2017 to focus on mental health advocacy platform.

Bondi lifeguard’s heartbreaking story before tragic death

Australia
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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

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.
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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

Radio
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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

Radio
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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

Lifestyle
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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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