News & current affairs
There’s a new Doctor in the Tardis – and she’s a familiar face
Billie Piper, who previously played Rose Tyler, the sidekick to the ninth and 10th Doctors, will replace Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor.
- Liz Perkins
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Valerie Mahaffey, actor who played quirky villains, dies aged 71
She had a knack for playing eccentric women who sometimes revealed themselves to be sinister, appearing on shows including Desperate Housewives and Seinfeld.
- Claire Fahy
- Opinion
- Five Minutes with Fitz
‘Jana Wendt was my idol, but I was truly obsessed with Barry Manilow’
Amanda Keller jokes that it’s out of character for her to park her humility. But having prospered on many media platforms, there’s little to feel humble about.
- Peter FitzSimons
Where and how to watch Saturday’s federal election coverage
The toughest choice you’ll make this Saturday? Picking which channel to watch the election results on.
- Thomas Mitchell
Liz Hayes joins rival TV network just months after Nine departure
When the veteran journalist left Nine just two months ago, the network claimed she would remain “part of the Nine family”.
- Chris Hook
It’s not the elections, it’s the pre-season: Antony Green on hanging up his boots
Green, after calling 13 national ballots, said this year’s poll would be his last on air.
- Louise Rugendyke
- Opinion
- Media & marketing
I know all about Murdoch stunts. I’ve been a victim of one
The Daily Telegraph’s stunt at a popular inner-city eatery was shocking. No one needs News Corp’s help in spreading discord.
- Jenna Price
Nine News stalwart Andrew Lofthouse retires
Lofthouse said it was time for him to “pull back and slow down a little” while dealing with a health issue.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Love the ABC? Hate it? News Breakfast’s new co-host is ready for your takes
Meet the man taking over from Michael Rowland this Monday. Just try not to yell at him in the chemist.
- Meg Watson
After 20 years of fans, the owner of Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment has had enough
The owner of the building exterior featured in Sex and the City has filed a motion to install a gate over the iconic brownstone steps.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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