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How Maggie Beer’s small changes make a big difference
In a new series, the 2010 Senior Australian of the Year and TV presenter takes her skills into a Perth aged care home to improve the lives of residents.
- by Debi Enker
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Nova Peris makes her dancing debut, but there’s one politician she won’t ask for advice
By competing on Dancing with the Stars, the Olympian and politician wants to prove “anything is possible”, no matter your age.
- by Bridget McManus
‘An expensive and clunky footnote’: House of the Dragon improves, but is it actually good?
The second season of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones prequel has wisely focused more on the dragons, but the story-telling still feels back to front.
- by Craig Mathieson
The top 10 TV shows to put in your diary for the second half of the year
From Vince Vaughn to Keira Knightley and Cate Blanchett, TV has some treats lined up over the next six months.
- by Craig Mathieson
Fads come and go, but our faithful friends are always TV gold
Top-rating local series such as Muster Dogs and Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly highlight the enduring appeal of dogs.
- by Ben Pobjie
In recovery, and growing out the buzz cut, this Troppo star is back
Emerging from her cancer treatment, Nicole Chamoun had to reimagine how she felt about her tough private eye character.
- by Bridget McManus
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Celine Dion documentary starts slow, on its way to a cruel ending
Who is the legendary singer without her voice? It’s a possibility that echoes throughout the slightly unwieldy I Am: Celine Dion.
- by Brodie Lancaster
Hamish Blake off the list for gold as ABC scoops Logie nominations
This year’s gold nominees include Blake’s long-time comedy partner, Andy Lee, as well as the ABC’s Tony Armstrong.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Your Olympics warm-up: You name the sport, we name the movie
With the Olympics just over a month away, it’s time to improve your sporting knowledge with our Olympic-themed film and TV festival. We’ve (almost) found a movie, TV series or documentary to match all 28 events.
- by Louise Rugendyke
‘Bigger than the Olympics’: Bridie O’Donnell on the Tour de France’s highs and lows
The SBS commentator is looking forward to this year’s epic race, which for the first time in 100 years isn’t finishing on the fabled Champs-Elysees.
- by Bridget McManus
Did Bridgerton bring sexy back? Or did it prove we’re still uncomfortable with some sex on TV?
That Nicola Coughlan had to address her body shape repeatedly shows we still have a way to go when it comes to seeing desire in all shapes and sizes and ages on screen.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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