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Mystery of a hidden, bloodstained dress

The discovery of a bloodstained silk dress in Australia’s oldest surviving public building was the start of an historical mystery in need of an origin story – now it has one.

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Lily Sullivan as Miranda in Picnic At Hanging Rock on Foxtel. For Hit.TV only. Not to be used before May 2.

‘What happened? Who is guilty?’

Four girls disappear from a school camp and a male teacher goes after them. The girls return – but the man does not. Wouldn’t you be asking hard questions, writes Nikki Gemmell.

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EMBARGO FOR  TWAM, 21 SEPTEMBER 2024.  FEE MAY APPLY. Author Nikki Gemmell. Photo: Stuart Spence

Nikki Gemmell gets her groove back

The exhaustion of family life, work and the effects of perimenopause took their toll on one of Australia’s most popular authors. But Nikki Gemmell has bounced back with a new book.

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NETWORK SPECIAL.  MUST TALK WITH JUSTIN LEES  BEFORE PUBLISHING.     Jimmy And Steve. Jimmy Barnes with Cold Chisel drummer Steve Prestwich. Picture: Robert Hambling

‘He never woke up’: Jimmy Barnes

He’s a huge star, but Jimmy Barnes’ appeal not to waste our most precious commodity – and his salute to a lost ‘brother’ – is relatable and relevant to anyone, rich or poor.

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Tahan Lew Fatt and partner Supercars driver David Reynolds are expecting a baby. Picture:  Peter Coulson

‘She came in screaming, scared’

One of sport’s glamour couples had a horrifying experience at a swimming pool that left them questioning their sanity – and they still grapple to understand how it happened.

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