Brayshaw and Bedwell radio show ‘stunk’
Steve Bedwell was a radio ratings powerhouse until he was thrown into a new show with a young James Brayshaw that ran into trouble fast.
Fiona Byrne
‘How I blew bid to be St Kilda president’
Radio star Steve Bedwell’s dramatic grab for the top job at St Kilda threw the club into turmoil. But here’s how it all came undone in just one week.
Eddie reveals strain ‘has been hurting for a while’
After 11 years with Triple M’s longest-running breakfast show, and as he gets set to hang up his headphones, Eddie McGuire has revealed the physical toll of juggling his commitments.
Roos’ love match after being approached to be Bachelor
A Melbourne footballer and model with reality TV links was approached by The Bachelor, but has since found love with a rising tennis star.
Why Kate’s leaving 3AW Breakfast
A familiar voice on the all-conquering Ross and Russel program, executive producer Kate Stevenson is leaving 3AW after 14 years.
Will The Block’s $100m property gamble pay off?
From $10 million for The Gatwick Hotel to $5.9 million for Dux House in Albert Park, The Block has invested an eye-watering amount into Melbourne locations in a bid to play the property market. So which series has the highest price tag?
Inside Allan Moffat’s heartbreaking family feud
The full, bitter extent of Allan Moffat’s family’s feud over his will has been revealed in court documents as the motor racing legend battles his own fight with dementia.
How Hinch knew he had been booted from Channel 7
Human headline Derryn Hinch found out he was being sacked from his Channel 7 current affairs show from the wardrobe lady. Here’s what happened.
Hinch’s regret over liver transplant falling out
Derryn Hinch has revealed he no longer speaks with the family of the organ donor who saved his life after he became terminally ill with liver disease. Here is why.
Model Cats fan puts her skin in the game
Melbourne model Stefania Ferrario has revealed her support for the Geelong Football Club’s Grand Final tilt in a dare-to-bare moment that left little to the imagination.
Miss Universe Australia wears her new crown with pride
Melbourne’s Maria Thattil has finally been crowned Miss Universe Australia but she says she has only now made peace with her identity after struggling with racism and bullying.
Nadia snaps back over paparazzi shots
While some celebrities embrace the drama of being papped, fashionista and former WAG Nadia Bartel “hates” the experience. Now she is toying with an idea to turn the table on her stalking snappers.
How a seaside suburb became hot property for The Block
A sleepy court in Melbourne’s suburb of Hampton has become the new hotspot for hit renovation show The Block. See what producers have in store for the upmarket area.
Hair today, gone tomorrow for Molloy after Grand Final vow
Tigers tragic Mick Molloy made a rash promise to cut his hair like Kevin Bartlett if his beloved team triumphed in the Grand Final. Now his Triple M teammates are holding him to his pledge.
Ratings shock for Studio 10 after Kerri-Anne axing
Channel 10 morning show Studio 10 underwent a dramatic purge in September which saw Kerri-Anne Kennerley get the boot and Irish dancer Tristan MacManus brought in as co-host. But has the gamble paid off?
Karl makes bizarre promise for Trump re-election
In a startling bid for ratings and attention, Today host Karl Stefanovic has threatened to run starkers through one of Melbourne’s most significant public landmarks if Donald Trump loses the US election.
Grand Final ‘batmobile’ caught in hilarious flop
The notorious AFL “batmobile”, which made headlines 29 years ago as a bizarre footy chariot for rocker Angry Anderson at the 1991 Grand Final, has made a surprise appearance on The Footy Show and predictably things didn’t go as planned.
First woman to host the Brownlow says ‘it’s not about me’
Tonight Jacqui Felgate will make history as the first woman to host the Brownlow Medal. She reveals just how footy’s night of nights will work this year, and weighs in on the reaction to her getting the gig.
Scott Cam’s future on The Block revealed
Scott Cam has opened up about his future as the host of The Block, with the show’s executive producer also weighing in on the situation.
Famous Richmond fans hopeful for another flag
Tigerland is roaring as Richmond prepare for their third Grand Final in the past four years. These famous faces share their love for the yellow and black army.
New twist in $11m Portsea mansion stoush
A fresh twist in the cashed-up stoush between a prominent Melbourne mother and daughter over their family’s $11m Portsea mansion has emerged, with one heralding a three-page handwritten agreement of the home’s sale as simply “several scraps of paper notes”.
New claim in mother, daughter Portsea house dispute
A dispute between the mother and daughter of one of Melbourne’s establishment families over a showcase $11 million clifftop property at Portsea has taken a new turn.
Ross regrets Survivor as court battle heats up
Big wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones has revealed the impact of a horror injury he sustained on Survivor Australia, saying he wishes he never participated in the hit TV show as his court case against the show’s producer continues.
Ex-Carlton star slated to find love on MAFS
A former Carlton footballer, who hit trouble off the field and fell into drug abuse following his career, is looking for love on reality juggernaut Married At First Sight. Can you guess who?
Anthony Callea snags surprising new TV gig
Celebrated singer and TV veteran Anthony Callea has traded locked-down Melbourne for freer Sydney pastures and is set to star on another rebooted reality series after the pandemic wiped out a year worth of work.
Hutchy pockets $1m salary despite COVID cuts
The pandemic may have had a crippling effect on other businesses, but media mogul Craig Hutchison still managed to pocket a lazy million dollars, even after taking a pay cut. Here’s how he did it.
Aspiring mayoress ‘crying on the inside’ over wardrobe cull
In an overt display of wealth usually avoided by those running for public office, the next potential Lady Mayoress of Melbourne, Rozalia Russian, claimed she was “crying on the inside” over ditching dozens of designer labels from her wardrobe.
Why radio king Mitchell could struggle to stay on air
Melbourne’s 3AW talkback radio king Neil Mitchell has been quietly battling a health condition that could threaten to keep the news breaker off the air.
Barry Hall’s surprising new TV move
Forget boxing and footy, it seems Barry Hall has been hiding another sporting skill that’s set to shine in a new Channel 7 TV series.
Controversial MAFS star hunted down after lockdown protest
Married At First Sight contestant Hayley Vernon took part in an anti-lockdown rally in Melbourne earlier this month and hit out at Daniel Andrews on social media. She might have thought she got away with it too — until she got a knock on her door.
Dea Jolly’s surprise new career after shock marriage split
Deanne Jolly is building a new life with a surprising career path after the shock breakdown of her marriage to former footy star Darren Jolly, as she quietly flips another property.
Court date set for Surfer v Survivor showdown
Big wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones is not giving up in his battle against hit show Survivor Australia, with a court date set for a showdown with the show’s producers after he was injured when a rope snapped during a challenge.
Daisy’s kicking goals in a fresh new career
While many ex-footballers write memoirs filled with tales of off-season mischief, Dale Thomas has penned a children’s book he hopes will help parents and kids.
Virus won’t stop footy greats from swanning around
AFL favourite Dane Swan admits his annual end of year travels with Richmond superstar Dustin Martin will be decidedly less exotic this year, thanks to COVID-19. But the pair doesn’t plan to just sit on the couch.
The Footy Show returns with a twist
The Footy Show is about to rise from the ashes and make a spectacular return to the small screen with some familiar faces — but it won’t be back for long.
Who is Nadia Bartel’s new ‘mystery man’?
During this heightened time of conspiracy theories, rumour and suspicion even the simple act of going for a jog with a mate can turn into the story of a secret new love for Nadia Bartel. So who is this mystery man?
Newman launches legal action against former Nine boss
He worked for Channel 9 for 30 years, but now former Footy Show stalwart Sam Newman is sensationally threatening to sue the network he once called home.
How Neighbours is getting around virus intimacy ban
A partner swapping shock has emerged on the set of the Neighbours, with family-friendly soap finding a clever way to get around the coronavirus intimacy ban.
Is the axe looming over Eddie McGuire’s radio gig?
With a cloud hanging over the future of Eddie McGuire’s Hot Breakfast radio show after more than a decade of ratings success, a rival Melbourne radio titan is sitting pretty and about to ink a new lucrative deal.
Georgia Love’s wedding cancelled three times
In a sign of the times, and not a sign she shouldn’t be getting hitched, former Bachelorette star Georgia Love and partner Lee Elliott have had their nuptial plans thwarted three times.
Lauren Newton: How we nearly lost our baby
Lauren Newton has detailed her harrowing high-risk pregnancy that saw her bedridden in hospital for 80 days, before her son Alby was born seven weeks premature.
Could Hot Breakfast be going stale?
It’s been a breakfast radio staple for more than a decade, but is change looming for Eddie McGuire and Luke Darcy’s Triple M radio show?
How did COVID-crippled Masked Singer film the grand finale?
A coronavirus outbreak halted production on the hit TV show just hours before filming of the final episode, but two weeks – and one quarantine period – later, the grand finale of the Masked Singer has been filmed. This is how they pulled off the logistical feat.
Why AFLW star Sabrina is taking on SAS Australia challenge
She’s comfortable clunking marks and kicking goals on the footy field, but Richmond AFLW powerhouse forward Sabrina Frederick is embarking on a new challenge, joining the cast of an intense new TV show.
How to get cast on a reality TV show
Want to get cast on a reality TV show like The Block, Big Brother or The Bachelor? All it takes is sixty seconds, according to one casting guru who has spilled the secrets on how to snag a spot on our screens.
Meet Melbourne’s next generation of rising stars
They may have a famous actor mum or a footy star dad but these children of Melbourne’s famous faces are making their own mark as the next generation of movers and shakers.
Scott Cam splashes $2.2m on his own lavish Block apartment
The Block’s Scott Cam has deeper pockets than his famous knockabout tradie persona would suggest, with the show’s host snapping up an apartment for a lazy $2.2m that he only lives in four months of the year.
Why Wayne Carey is getting naked on TV
As an AFL legend, Wayne Carey was used to giving his all in front of an adoring crowd. Now the star is set to show a very different side of himself — in a stripped-down performance he calls ‘uncomfortable’. Here’s why.
Fate of The Masked Singer finale revealed
The Masked Singer was just hours away from shooting their big finale episode when the set was shut down due to a COVID breach and all stars and crew were forced into quarantine. Now the fate of that final episode has been revealed.
Pink clay turns to gold for young gun Hachem
James Hachem, the son of world poker champ Joe Hachem, launched his skincare business using personal savings and an Amex card. Now it’s on track to hit an eight figure annual turnover.
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