Magda Szubanski
Megalopolis to a ‘must-squatch’: 13 highlights at the Melbourne International Film Festival
From Francis Ford Coppola’s extravagant folly to a movie about Bigfoot and the premiere of Adam Elliot’s new animation, here are our top MIFF picks.
- by Cameron Williams
Latest
★★★½
Australian TV
Kath & Kim 20th anniversary reunion special is a party without punch
There are easy laughs and poignant moments but the first episode of the two-parter is unexpectedly flat, delivering what amounts to a clip show.
- by Michael Idato
Sunday Life’s Trailblazers: 25 women reshaping Australia
For our special anniversary edition, we’ve selected 25 of Australia’s most influential change-makers; the courageous, whip-smart women who have inspired us over the past 25 years, as well as those leading the charge ahead.
- by Genevieve Quigley and Julia Naughton
‘Walking heart attack’: Magda delves into Australia’s weight problem
Magda Szubanski is using her platform as one of Australia’s most beloved celebrities to raise awareness of health risk factors.
- by Bridget McManus
The big, the bold and the buzz-worthy: 2022’s TV season fires up
Prequels for The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Star Trek, plus new series from The Gilded Age to outer space.
- by Michael Idato
Facing off with Magda Szubanski ‘like being kneed in the groin by Bluey’
The beloved comedienne seemed an unlikely choice to host the revived quiz-cum-game show The Weakest Link, but she’s up to the task to making you feel bad.
- by Ben Pobjie
Opinion
Political leadership
When is it OK to criticise a prime minister’s spouse?
Magda Szubanski copped a blast for a crack about Jenny Morrison. We may not know exactly how to treat a prime minister’s wife, but we have absolutely no idea how to conduct ourselves when the PM’s partner is male.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Having just turned 60, Magda Szubanski is revelling in a happy place
As she prepares to host a reboot of popular game show The Weakest Link, Magda Szubanski opens up about her new role, marriage equality, family trauma and why she’s so good at giving hugs.
- by Michael Lallo
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
My 7 top tips for dealing with vicious trolls
Take it as a badge of honour. If people this nasty and this ignorant are against you, you must be doing something right.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
The Fitz Files
My favourite athlete finally attaches herself to a winning team
Australia's most beloved - fictional - sporting figure fronts an ad we can all be proud of... but some people just can't help themselves.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Alchemy for glum times: awe of life's wonders
We are bound by suffering, but we are also bound by the beauty of the natural world. This is what can sustain us.
- by Julia Baird
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