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The March 30 Edition

Actor Olivia DeJonge graces our cover ahead of her starring role in the television adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

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Dress and jewellery by Gucci.

From unknown actor to landing major roles, meet Australia’s next big star on the rise

Olivia DeJonge is part of Hollywood’s new Aussie posse, even being spotted dining with Taylor Swift. But she’s happiest being at home.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Thomson says of all her roles, she’s most often recognised for playing Lynelle in ‘Colin From Accounts’.

‘I’m 57 and I feel that I’m just getting started’: Helen Thomson

Set to star in the latest Liane Moriarty TV adaptation, the actor talks chaotic families, her new role and how she remains resilient in the tough acting world.

  • Thomas Mitchell
Planning a Joan of Arc movie … Baz Luhrmann with Catherine Martin at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia last November.

Baz Luhrmann to shoot an epic Joan of Arc film

After Elvis, the Australian director is planning an epic about the famous French heroine and patron saint.

  • Garry Maddox
Iona is an oasis of soaring trees and old world heritage charm set on 2700 square metres in Darlinghurst.

One of inner Sydney’s finest: The house that Baz Luhrmann sold asks $40m

The landmark mansion was a hospital for decades and later owned by a Hollywood couple, and retains its original grandeur plus distinctive decoration.

  • Lucy Macken
Rose Byrne starred with the late Heath Ledger in Australian film Two Hands.

Balmain is the pop culture mecca of Sydney. Here’s why

From Lantana to Gatsby to Our Rose Byrne, Balmain’s cultural footprint is huge.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
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Joe Hockey gives good chat.

Virtually good value: A jolly Joe Hockey gig costs $20,000 a pop

The former treasurer, who once declared an end to the “age of entitlement”, has a big price tag attached to his time.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Anthony Pratt attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Box billionaire goes Pratty in pink at the Met Gala

Visy cardboard king Anthony Pratt was one of the brightest figures on the glamour carpet in New York, if not the best dressed.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Taylor Swift givers her 22 hat to Scarlett Oliver at Accor Stadium on Friday night. The nine-year-old has been undergoing chemotherapy for a brain tumour.

Taylor Swift gives young girl with brain tumour her 22 hat

Nine-year-old Scarlett Oliver’s wish came true at Taylor Swift’s first Sydney show on Friday night, when she was given Swift’s black hat during her song 22.

  • Louise Rugendyke
Elenoa Rokobaro stars as Nellie with Eleanor Stankiewicz in the Sydney Festival show, Send for Nellie.

Nellie Small: The queer black icon Sydney didn’t know it had

A long forgotten star of the Sydney stage, Nellie Small, will be honoured in a tribute show at the 2024 Sydney Festival.

  • Helen Pitt

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