Hard truth about TV medical drama: by a real doctor
George Clooney and the gang in scrubs, ready to flirt and fix people … what’s not to love about TV hospital dramas? This is what they get right – and wrong.
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‘Should have disappeared’: Oasis star’s regret
Years after the epic Oasis meltdown that split the Gallagher brothers and axed their Aussie tour, Noel has spoken about what went wrong – and how it could have been avoided.
Spicy chilli and shadow daddies: Steamy trend explained
Intrigued by Fourth Wing and the unstoppable Romantasy trend but don’t know where to start? Hot debut star Olivia O’Flynn offers top tips for late arrivals.
Matildas star in tears over teammates’ act
Footballer Katrina Gorry broke down in tears as she recalled a touching gesture from her Matildas teammates during the World Cup.
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How TV anchor survived cruel hell
An Australian TV journalist has revealed the most brutal punishment she endured while locked up in China – and courageously disclosed a sickening ordeal from years earlier.
How rescue dog Tina changed the world
It’s a story to make you weep and smile: how an abused dog escaped her life of squalor to capture hearts around the world and become the inspiration for a massive project.
‘All I ever wanted’: Trent Dalton’s deeply personal revelation
Boy Swallows Universe sensation Trent Dalton unveils his “most personal” new project yet and reveals the “load of garbage” origin story behind his global Netflix hit.
Why we’re hooked on family freak shows
From Succession to Adolescence, stories focused on dysfunctional family dynamics are trending. To Sara Foster, whose top-selling novels have been optioned for TV, it’s a speciality subject.
‘Garbage’: Story behind massive hit
The Aussie star behind global streaming hit Boy Swallows Universe has revealed its surprising unknown origin story, while admitting to “dread” around his next project.
Frasier star breaks silence on brutal murder
One of TV’s highest paid stars, Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer, has opened up about the traumatising incident in his private life that almost broke him.
Melb awards no-show the latest chapter in baking queens’ hot war
Cookbook authors Brooke Bellamy and Nagi Maehashi were set to face-off at the Melbourne Australian Book Industry Awards on Wednesday night, but one of them failed to rise to the occasion while the other took the spoils.
‘What if my son screws up?’: Mum’s fear led to TV win
Swapping parenting stories set Dervla McTiernan on a journey to a No1 bestseller, a TV deal and a place alongside Aussie stars like Liane Moriarty and Trent Dalton.
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