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Urvi Went To An All Girls School creator Urvi Majumdar (right) in a scene from the show, which screens as part of the ABC’s Fresh Blood series.

The surprising ABC high school comedy series taking inspiration from Chris Lilley

Urvi Went To An All Girls School takes a nostalgic look at what can be a tough time for many young women.

  • Bridget McManus

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Lynne McGranger has decided that after 33 years it’s time to step back from Home and Away.

‘A real level up’: The confronting encounter that gave Lynne McGranger an insight about on-screen survival

As she prepares to say goodnight, Irene, the Home and Away stalwart, has marked up a rare TV achievement. Just don’t call her a celebrity.

  • Louise Rugendyke

The March 30 Edition

Actor Olivia DeJonge graces our cover ahead of her starring role in the television adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

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From unknown actor to landing major roles, meet Australia’s next big star on the rise

Olivia DeJonge is part of Hollywood’s new Aussie posse, even being spotted dining with Taylor Swift. But she’s happiest being at home.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Virginia Triloi interviews Mad Max director George Miller where the film was set, outside Broken Hill.

‘They’re sick of doing the interview’: How Virginia Trioli gets famous faces to open up

The ABC journalist dives into the “wild minds” of George Miller, Kate Ceberano and Tim Minchin for season two of her Creative Types series.

  • Bridget McManus
Tom Gleeson (left) and “lesser Tom”, Tom Cashman (right)

‘The worst thing that’s ever happened to me’: Inside Taskmaster’s best moments

The game show’s whistle-wielding referee Tom Cashman ranks his favourite tasks and reveals the comedian who cracked it.

  • Meg Watson
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The March 23 Edition

Actor Helen Thomson shines in her latest role and on our cover, and as writer Thomas Mitchell found out, she is just as delightful in real life

Thomson says of all her roles, she’s most often recognised for playing Lynelle in ‘Colin From Accounts’.

‘I’m 57 and I feel that I’m just getting started’: Helen Thomson

Set to star in the latest Liane Moriarty TV adaptation, the actor talks chaotic families, her new role and how she remains resilient in the tough acting world.

  • Thomas Mitchell
Danielle Macdonald and Teresa Palmer star in the TV adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s The Last Anniversary.

A standout local cast – and setting: Another Liane Moriarty novel hits the screen

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • Louise Rugendyke, Nicole Abadee, Damien Woolnough, Barry Divola and Dani Valent
Wide World of Sports reporter Marlee Silva has made a documentary about how rugby league can “mirror to some ugly truths about Australia”.

‘Ugly truths’: Why Marlee Silva is tackling rugby league and family violence

The Wide World of Sports reporter hopes her documentary Skin in the Game can drive a change in attitudes towards women during an epidemic of gendered violence.

  • Bridget McManus

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