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Zara PowellEntertainment Reporter

Zara Powell is an entertainment reporter for The Daily Telegraph, where she brings a vibrant passion for storytelling to her work. She began her career as an intern at NewsLocal and was recognised as a Kennedy Awards finalist for Student Journalist of the Year in 2023. Specialising in celebrity features, lifestyle, and entertainment stories, Zara is dedicated to uncovering and sharing the unique narratives of individuals in the industry.

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Tia Carrere's (centre) breakthrough role as Cassandra (right) in Wayne's World and Wayne's World 2, Tia was able to showcase both her considerable singing as well as acting as she starred alongside Mike Myers' Wayne (left). Pictures: Supplied

So worthy: Wayne’s World star hits Aus for cult movie milestone

From sassy Cassandra Wong in Waynes World to Nani in Lilo & Stitch, Tia Carrere’s Hollywood journey has come full circle. She’s in Australia to celebrate the film that made her an icon.

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Shock Triple M slide, 2GB dominates latest radio ratings

2GB continues its dominance in Sydney with strong performance from Ben Fordham in the breakfast slot and Mark Levy again leading his timeslot after replacing Ray Hadley. Read the latest ratings here.

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Travis Jeffery, and his Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes aletr ego, Anaya. Pivyures: News Corp/Supplied

‘Nobody knows’: Meet Hollywood’s Aussie secret

You may not know the face, but Sydney actor Travis Jeffery stars in some of Hollywood’s big blockbusters. Now, he’s home with a dark comedy about housing stress and family tensions.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television nominees, Poh Ling Yeow, Allison Langdon, Hamish Blake, Julia Morris, Sonia Kruger and Lisa Millar attend the TV WEEK Logie Awards Nominations Announcement in the Yallamundi Rooms at the Sydney Opera House on June 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for TV WEEK)

2025 TV Week Logie nominees revealed

The nominees for Australian television’s greatest gong have been revealed. See who’s in the running for the 2025 Gold Logie – and all the biggest awards.

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From squat rack to silver screen: Powerlifter’s dazzling move

After beating kidney cancer, powerlifter Lily Riley has defied expectations once again — trading weights for her acting debut in Netflix’s The Edge, a gripping drama that explores the struggles of elite female athletes.

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Model reveals Leto messages amid allegations

Australian model and actor Ellie Gonsalves has revealed she received several invitations to meet Jared Leto, following contested allegations from nine women accusing the Hollywood star of sexually inappropriate behaviour.

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Missing teen relative of Jimmy Barnes found safe

Blake Powell, the teenage relative of Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has been found safe, ending a frantic two-day search.

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Liberal Party membership tier “benefits” featuring custom tumblers for 2025-2026.Picture: Supplied

Libs’ membership perks leave a bitter taste

Liberal Party faithful are shaking their heads in embarrassment after the NSW Division released its list of membership perks: keep cups and ‘yet another debrief on another failure’.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman pose for a photograph following a press conference at Pier One Sydney Harbour on June 12, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Offerman and Mullally will take the stage for, Unscripted and Unfiltered, to close out Vivid Sydney 2025. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Comedy couple get candid about chaos in the US

As unrest unfolds across the US, comedy icons Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman have found a moment of calm in Sydney — opening up on love, laughter and the state of the world.

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Caption: Wellness influencer Laura Henshaw has announced her pregnancy. Picture: Instagram

Influencer Laura Henshaw expecting first baby

Just a year after releasing a podcast series discussing her uncertainty around motherhood, wellness entrepreneur Laura Henshaw has announced she is expecting her first child.

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