Australian TV
In the ’90s these actors jumped head-first into everything, friendship included
Steve Bastoni and Gary Sweet met on their first day on the set of Police Rescue. More than 30 years, on they’re still cracking each other up on their latest venture together.
- by Karl Quinn
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Miriam Margolyes’ heart-stopping New Zealand moment
Travelling the country for a two-part documentary series, the actor was deeply moved by a Maori traditional welcome.
- by Bridget McManus
Dr Karl hits the factory floor in his tireless quest for understanding
The ABC’s TV scientist Dr Karl Kruszelnicki discovers how everyday products, from cheese and chocolate to cricket balls and toilet paper, are actually made.
- by Bridget McManus
From MasterChef to the Torres Strait, acclaimed chef returns home for her own show
Like many a TV chef before her, but with a rarely seen authenticity, Nornie Bero is spreading the message about Australian flavours.
- by Bridget McManus
Actor Travis Fimmel tackles subject close to his heart in latest series
In the second season of Stan’s cold-case crime thriller, the Vikings actor is producer and director as well as star.
- by Karl Quinn
Inspired by Bluey and Bondi Rescue, another Australian cartoon is making waves overseas
Kangaroo Beach, which features native animals, is a hit with preschoolers in Britain, China, Mexico, Canada and Finland.
- by Bridget McManus
Huge drop in drama, comedy production in Australia, new figures show
Hollywood strikes put a big dint in screen production in Australia in the last financial year.
- by Karl Quinn
Eddie Perfect and Jason Arrow put a new musical spin on Christmas
The stars of Hamilton and Beetlejuice performed in the special concert, A Very (Musical) Christmas.
- by Bridget McManus
‘It’s a very powerful thing’: Denise Scott returns to acting after cancer treatment
The beloved comedian says she is humbled to be back on the set of Mother and Son after a long battle with breast cancer.
- by Louise Rugendyke
TV year in review: 20 best shows of 2024
From Baby Reindeer to Ripley, Say Nothing, Fake and Colin from Accounts, our critics have determined their picks in an outstanding TV year.
- by Louise Rugendyke, Craig Mathieson, Kylie Northover, Michael Idato and Karl Quinn
‘It’s not everyone’s bag’: How Natalie Barr became breakfast TV’s greatest survivor
The Sunrise co-host has outlasted several colleagues at Seven, as well as her rivals on ABC and Nine.
- by Bridget McManus
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