Niche sports get their time in the Olympic spotlight
Broadcasters Adam Papalia and Caroline Buchanan will be bringing sports such as judo and BMX cycling to the widest possible audience.
- by Nicole Elphick
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Concetta Caristo’s journey from Raw Comedy failure to grand final host
The stand-up comedian and Triple J host bombed out twice in Australia’s biggest open-mic competition, and now she encourages others to give it a go.
- by Nicole Elphick
At 28 minutes, The Sign is Bluey’s longest-ever episode. Is a movie next?
The 28-minute special, which features the possible sale of the Heelers’ house and a wedding, could be a test run for bigger things in the future.
- by Nicole Elphick
‘I didn’t want to make a cheesy rom-com’: The star behind Amazon’s first Australian film
Shuang Hu writes and stars in Five Blind Dates, which draws heavily on her Sydney life, with a dash of ’90s rom-coms and Asian romantic dramas.
- by Nicole Elphick
‘It’s going to be really spicy’: Survivor hopefuls share training tips before Samoa showdown
It’s been declared a global hit, now the new season of Australian Survivor is starting from scratch - with an all-new set of players in Titans v Rebels.
- by Nicole Elphick
Not even a heart attack stops Todd Woodbridge from taking on new challenges
The former tennis champ and Australian Open commentator had to prove his hosting chops before Tipping Point Australia was given the green light.
- by Nicole Elphick
The books, movies, music, TV and gigs we’re looking forward to in 2024
Or, a guide to what’s going to go off in your group chat this year.
- by Nicole Elphick
The best things to see and do at the very first SXSW Sydney
From Chance the Rapper to the Wiggles, here are some of the highlights of the futurist festival.
- by Nicole Elphick
From lip-syncing to life lessons, Gen Z and retirees build bonds
That highly watchable social experiment Old People’s Home for Teenagers returns with new lessons for two very different generations.
- by Nicole Elphick
‘Exhausting’ psychological reality show finds new celebrity victims
The local version of The Traitors has taken a leaf out of the US playbook and recruited reality stars and an actor to play the game.
- by Nicole Elphick
‘I’m not a good liar’: Can Jamie Oliver tell the truth on MasterChef?
The British chef isn’t the only surprise in the new season of the cooking reality show, which this year includes lamington towers and exploding mystery boxes.
- by Nicole Elphick
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