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‘Who the f–k am I about to piss off?’: Mackenzie Arnold’s revelation
Mackenzie Arnold has shared the behind the scenes story of the extreme highs and lows of being the Matildas’ top goalkeeper.
‘It’s my job to open the door for others’: Governor-General responds to her critics
In her first interview, Governor-General Sam Mostyn responds to critics of her appointment and outlines how she will put her stamp on the role.
Meet the most misunderstood folk in Australia
They may be ridiculed in many ways but this type of Aussie is our most misunderstood.
‘I could have walked away from it,’ says TV’s Mr Nice Guy
Logie winner Larry Emdur may be Seven’s golden boy but there have been times in the past 40 years on TV he’s doubted everything. Today he feels lucky — he just wishes he felt that 30 years ago.
Can you loathe an artist and still love their art?
Whenever an artist’s actions or beliefs contradict your own, a dilemma emerges: can you still consume their work? The answer isn’t black and white.
‘She’s a freak, she’s just at another level’: How Arisa Trew stunned the world
After her history-making gold at the Paris Olympics, Arisa Trew has taken women’s skateboarding to an ’extraordinary’ place. Her Gold Coast coach and friends reveal how unique her skills are.
Tony Armstrong shocks fans (and his agent) with career move
Tony Armstrong is a former AFL footballer, a double Logie winner and a hugely popular TV presenter. Now he reveals his surprising next big career move.
Making strides: Return of the racehorse queen, Francesca Cumani
Horse racing presenter Francesca Cumani lives life at full speed, juggling work, kids, horses and travel but as she returns to Australia for “the best carnival in the world”, the Melbourne Cup, she says she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Fun time is serious business for Wippa’s family
Wippa’s lighthearted radio vibe turns serious when it comes to getting kids of their phones. In his family, ‘choose your own adventure’ makes real life fun again.
‘My addictions and rehab’: How love saved Keith Urban’s life
Country music star Keith Urban has opened up about what inspired his latest album High, and how his love for Nicole Kidman saved his life.
Meet the special working dogs protecting Victoria’s wildlife
Conservation detection dogs play a critical role in protecting Victoria’s wildlife and environment. These are some of the hardworking pups putting their nose to the grindstone.
The one question I forgot to ask my husband before marrying him
When you first meet someone, you ask questions to check compatibility – do you want kids, are you religious? But we forget one very important question, Nikki Osborne writes.
Painful secret your dad probably never talks about
It only took a few minutes for this group of professional men to realise they all shared the same struggle.
The one thing you must do to save your marriage
Australia’s divorce rates are climbing but it’s not too late to save your marriage – if you follow one piece of advice.
‘Everyone thinks he’s this mad professor’: meet the real Craig Bellamy
Craig Bellamy has cemented his status as one of Australia’s best ever coaches by becoming the second man to coach 400 NRL wins. So how does he do it? See the video.
Jett Kenny and Lily Brown’s baby shock: ‘We’re not far off’
Jett Kenny and Lily Brown don’t baulk at some of the more probing subjects that other, more conventional “celebrities” shy away from, including babies.
‘Boy sober’ explained: This is why Gen Z are giving up sex
Sarah Fitzgerald has vowed to stay celibate as modern day dating is so tough. But she’s hardly alone, with ‘boy sober’ the latest trend for young women. Here we explain what it all means.
If you do this at the gym please stop!
Gyms aren’t the same as they used to be, with one annoying trend well and truly becoming more common.
‘The canine equivalent of wearing a sweater vest to a party’
You do not know the meaning of rejection until a golden retriever rejects you. And I am in the doghouse with our dog, big time, writes Frances Whiting.
How Georgie Tunny finds joy in being the go-to girl
Georgie Tunny is the happy face viewers of The Project know and love, but she’s also involved in a slew of other TV gigs and enjoying success in the podcast realm. So just how does she juggle the chaos and still keep her zest for life?
‘I want to be a mum’: Titmus’ greatest fear amid tumour shock
Ariarne Titmus has opened up about her secret health battle in the lead up to her 2024 Paris Olympics and the tight bond she shares with coach and “best friend” Dean Boxall.
’I’m not particularly smart’: Dr Karl shares the secret to his success
He’s the guy on the radio who explains how science works to us ordinary folk, but at one time Dr Karl was digging ditches and had no interest in medicine. He lets us into his colourful home, and fascinating life.
Shake, rattle and rolling along Victoria’s broken highways
The clattering and jarring in Frank Black’s 22-wheel semi trailer as he hauls along the Western Highway perfectly highligts the perilous state of Victoria’s roads.
‘I just wanted to hide’: Tim and Bonnie Paine’s new life in Qld
Tim and Bonnie Paine open up on their move to Queensland and how they have chosen to put their family first after enduring their share of turbulence, both publicly and privately.
‘Thick as two short planks’: What your dog says about you
You’re wondering if you can sue Instagram – you’ve been tricked into buying the dog equivalent of an influencer: thick as two short planks and just says dumb things at you all day.
‘I’m not falling for this’: The one question Usman Khawaja won’t answer about wife
What was the question Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja wouldn’t answer about his beautiful wife Rachel?
I am a confirmed snoozelbugger and proud of it
I now realise I have been a confirmed snoozelbugger for much of my life, but only now have realised it, writes Frances Whiting.
Australia is no longer the ‘she’ll be right, mate’ country, acting legend says
Australian acting great Anthony LaPaglia returns to Sydney to star in Death of a Salesman and in a revealing interview opens up about his own life and how he’d like to eventually depart the planet.
Why so many of us will die never really being happy
Happiness drives everything we do, so why do so much of us live our lives unable to find it? This expert has the answer on how we need to change our approach.
‘I’m sick of feeling undervalued because of my t*ts’
Apparently, when it comes to budgets for TV shows, there is a rather huge pay gap between male and female talent.
The most important thing I can do as a young, ambitious mum
Six years after walking away from netball, Laura Geitz is looking to change the world through the life she shares with her husband and four children.
Maria Venuti’s unbreakable spirit after stroke, stalker hell
She has always lit up any room she entered but much-loved entertainer Maria Venuti was at death’s door after suffering a stroke when a stalker broke into her house. There are now challenges to overcome but Venuti she is still the life of the party.
Jennifer Keyte opens up on 45-year career at three TV networks
For decades her warm smile has beamed into our living rooms with the nightly news. Keyte has seen great change in the industry, but has no plans to hang up the mic yet.
The rise and rise of casual dining
In the face of rising costs and a wave of closures, chefs are finding different ways of feeding diners with world-class food experiences.
Inside the incredible rise of Mackenzie Arnold and THAT penalty shootout
After a decade of waiting in the wings, Matildas’ goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is finally getting her moment to shine.
Inside the life of a Star Wars superfan
A mum of three vividly remembers becoming “hooked” on Star Wars when she first saw the characters on the big screen more than 45 years ago, and since then her passion has only grown.
‘I found my dad’: Celebrity chef’s emotional reunion with estranged father
He is one of Australia’s most famous chefs but French-born Manu Feildel has kept his family pain hidden – until now.
You won’t believe Sam Wood’s life 10 years on from The Bachelor
Ten years ago Sam Wood declared his love for Snezana Markoski on national TV. A lot has changed for both since that moment.
The ‘dirty’ word Japanese maestro refuses to use to describe Nobu
Over five decades Nobuyuki Matsuhisa – the world’s most famous sushi chef – has built a hotel and restaurant empire and influenced western tastebuds. But at 75 he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
‘The world is particularly beautiful at 5am’: How I became a morning person
In a surprising turn of life events, I have become a morning person. A smug one. I am unbearable, I am sorry to say, but once you become a morning person, it is very, very hard to not brag about it
We’re busier than ever – and this is the deadly result
Australia has a new, number-one public health issue and it’s being experienced in epidemic proportions like never before.
First rule of Disco Club is tell all your girlfriends: Dance sensation sweeping Australia
Two years ago radio duo Sarah Wills and Lise Carlaw blew up their lives, put on their dancing shoes and in the process created a phenomenon that has taken off across Australia.
Diamond in Victoria’s research precinct celebrates 75 years
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre will celebrate 75 years this year. In that time it has been the home of many lifesaving medical breakthroughs, as researchers continue searching for cancer cures.
Long Covid: The truth is emerging, and it’s not what we thought
Up to a million Australians are still living with long Covid, a leading expert says. He reveals how long people should expect to live with their symptoms.
Cheap Seats duo on beating nerves and that Albo F-bomb
Rubbing shoulders with a trio of Hollywood stars moments before presenting at a major award show would be enough to intimidate the most self-assured person – but for Tim McDonald and Melanie Bracewell there’s one thing that tops it.
Why women need power over their money more than ever
Over the past year Sarah Megginson found the time to be a surrogate for her best friend and has now embarked on a new mission to change the lives of women around the world.
‘The grey months’: Fran Whiting on why we’re all feeling a bit flat
Hello, I have a question for you today. Is anyone else feeling a bit … off? A bit discombobulated?
‘I don’t blame the game’: Wally Lewis on the fight of his life
He was a hero in the days when head knocks were simply part of playing footy. Now Wally Lewis and partner Lynda Adams are revealing the impact of the brain disorder, CTE, on his daily life.
Musical beauty meets her prince on stage: Disney’s real-life fairytale
It was a real-life love story when Beauty and the Beast star Hayley Martin met her ‘prince’ Thomas McGuane on a theatre stage.
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