Entertainment
‘Be safe’: comedian warns fans about online scammers
20 August
Veteran comedian Billy Connolly has warned fans about scammers impersonating him online. The Scottish actor and TV presenter, 82, said his wife Pamela Stephenson had also been impersonated, and reminded people that the sound of his voice can be...[Read More]
Pride swells as zoo’s lion cub roars into action
13 August
A new lion cub is on the prowl in the nation’s capital. Lion cub Nyra was in a playful mood on Friday at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra. With mum Nairibi and dad Mlinzi, Nyra lazed in the winter sun and snuggled with her parents as the...[Read More]
Star-studded push to lure tourists to Australia
6 August
Robert Irwin and English television chef Nigella Lawson are among the stars enlisted to tempt tourists to visit the land Down Under in a “tried and tested” representation of Australia. Shots of the celebrities set against the country’s most...[Read More]
Who’s top dog? Wave-riding canines compete for glory
6 August
Charlie the yellow lab likes surfing so much he’ll grab his surfboard and run towards the water, so much so that his humans sometimes have to hide it if they want to chit-chat with friends on the beach. On Saturday, Charlie was set to join about...[Read More]
Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI
30 July
Most creative workers want the government to intervene in the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence software, a study has found, and more than half are “extremely concerned” about use of the technology and its impact on jobs. Actors,...[Read More]
Eddie Murphy to play Clouseau in new Pink Panther movie
30 July
Eddie Murphy has confirmed he will play Inspector Clouseau in the next Pink Panther movie. The Shrek star was first reported to be in talks to take on the iconic character back in 2023, and he has now revealed it’s among his upcoming roles. He...[Read More]
‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ celebrates turning 70
23 July
Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’. The summer-long festivities in southern California include the opening of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life”, a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company’s...[Read More]
Superman a movie about kindness in mean and petty world
16 July
Donning the famous red cape for the first time in the new Superman movie gave actor David Corenswet a big confidence boost. A relative newcomer, Corenswet follows in the footsteps of Christopher Reeve and more recently Henry Cavill as Clark Kent and...[Read More]
Aussie acts find global listeners but AI worries linger
9 July
Australian music is finding its way into more corners of the world than ever before, data from music streaming titan Spotify shows. The company’s latest Global Impact Report, launched in Sydney on Wednesday, highlights a 37 per cent rise in...[Read More]
China’s first Legoland opens to visitors in Shanghai
9 July
A 26-metre-high Lego figure named Dada has welcomed visitors to a new Legoland resort in Shanghai. The resort, which opened on Saturday, is the first in China. It is one of 11 parks across the world and was built with 85 million Lego bricks. Entry...[Read More]
School’s not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban
2 July
Children will still be able to use YouTube for educational content if the platform is included in a social media ban, Australia’s internet safety watchdog says. eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant has rejected YouTube’s claims banning those...[Read More]
Spielberg opposed to using AI in front of the camera
2 July
When Steven Spielberg directed the film AI Artificial Intelligence, the technology was the stuff of science fiction – a device to tell a story about the ethics of creating sentient machines. Now, AI is a concrete reality in Hollywood – one where...[Read More]
Excel at spreadsheets. There’s a competition for that?
25 June
Who truly excels at Excel? At the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships, enthusiastic spreadsheeters compete to see who will be the global star of a computer program that many love to hate. Melbourne-based filmmaker Kristina Kraskov...[Read More]
Netflix makes major Career move for classic Aussie tale
18 June
Netflix has started production on a series based on Miles Franklin’s classic novel My Brilliant Career, creating hundreds of jobs and injecting a record $17 million into a state economy. The streaming giant is partnering with Jungle Entertainment...[Read More]
Keeping busy in retirement: top 10 ideas for the 70+ age group (especially for those who are single or widowed)
29 May
Retirement can be a fulfilling and enriching stage of life, even more so when it’s approached with purpose and creativity. For those over 70 who are single, whether by choice, separation, or the loss of a life partner, keeping active, socially...[Read More]