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Lila McGuire plays Evonne Goolagong in the highly anticipated three-part biopic.

Australian TV 2026: What’s new and what’s back on our screens (and what’s missing)

All the broadcasters have bet big on their areas of expertise – aka ratings winners – while the ABC is doing the heavy lifting in scripted drama.

  • Louise Rugendyke

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Justine Schofield sampled everything from street food to Michelin-starred meals while filming in Hong Kong.

It’s been 16 years since she was on MasterChef, but there’s one thing Justine Schofield won’t do any more

She was once a TV novice, but now she is a master, filming her foodie travelogue series in just 12 days in hectic conditions in Hong Kong.

  • Bridget McManus

The September 28 Edition

This week, TV personality Melissa Leong opens up about her rich life, including some of its darkest chapters, ahead of the launch of a new memoir.

MasterChef Australia 2025 finalists Callum Hann and Laura Sharrad. 

‘I’m a sucker for pain’: MasterChef winner hits the jackpot on third attempt

Laura Sharrad first competed on the reality show when she was 18 years old. Now, finally, she’s a winner.

  • Louise Rugendyke
Nat Thaipaun was crowned MasterChef champion in 2024.

‘I’m a sucker for any pub’: MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun’s go-to spots to eat and drink

This rising star of Australia’s food scene shares her favourite pubs, restaurants, cafes and fine diners. Plus, the broccoli dish that makes her housemates shudder.

  • Jane Rocca
John Torode on a visit to Sydney.

Second MasterChef UK host sacked for behaviour on the show

John Torode was found to have used racist language by the same legal review that upheld a raft of allegations against his co-host Gregg Wallace.

  • Anita Singh
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As a report into allegations against MasterChef UK host Gregg Wallace landed, Ofcom announced a probe into a Gaza documentary shown by the broadcaster.

BBC battles to contain MasterChef UK scandal as regulator flags Gaza doco probe

The same day a report upheld dozens of allegations against MasterChef UK host Gregg Wallace, the BBC found itself in strife over another issue.

  • SYLVIA HUI
Gregg Wallace is planning to sue the BBC and the MasterChef makers claiming discrimination.

‘Won’t go quietly’: Sacked MasterChef host flags discrimination lawsuit

Gregg Wallace was sacked from the BBC show this week amid allegations of groping and inappropriate behaviour.

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Gregg Wallace (right) with MasterChef co-host John Torode.

MasterChef UK host sacked as 50 more people make allegations against him

Gregg Wallace stepped away from the show in November amid a number of allegations of sexual misconduct. Now dozens of more claims spanning decades have emerged.

  • Anita Singh
Gold Logie nominees Ally Langdon, Lisa Millar, Hamish Blake, Julia Morris, Poh Ling Yeow and Sonia Kruger at the Sydney Opera House.

Women dominate Gold Logie 2025 nominations as new award honours legend

Many heavyweight acting legends were overlooked for new talent this year, signalling a degree of generational change.

  • Louise Rugendyke

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