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SBS makes history with refreshed Tour de France line-up
The Tour de Femmes is reborn, with the women’s race returning for the first time since 1989.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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‘When you hate someone, you are their prisoner’: Q&A with Meshel Laurie
Comedian Meshel Laurie on her daily news habits, her first job and her sporting bucket list.
- by Michael Lallo
‘Oh god, please don’t cry’: Why Julie recoils at watching herself on MasterChef
The original MasterChef winner thought she was asked back this season as a novelty, but has even surprised herself.
- by Ben Pobjie
‘They’re happy memories’: Thornton, Wenham join ABC’s SeaChange cast reunion
Amid the fanfare and nostalgia of the ABC’s two-hour 90th birthday event are two special reunions.
- by Bridget McManus
The Blues-loving Bluey character who bleeds maroon in real life
She’s the animated dog who was the lone NSW supporter in the children’s series Bluey, but in real life, her voice usually cheers for Queensland.
- by Anthony Segaert
SBS drama about exploited delivery riders tries to hire extras without pay
Appetite, a short drama series for SBS On Demand, looks at the exploitation of delivery riders. Its makers have drawn fire for attempting to do likewise.
- by Karl Quinn
The best movies, TV, music, podcasts and books of the year (so far)
As a sort of mid-year stocktake, our critics have picked their favourite pieces of pop culture from the first half of 2022.
- by Debi Enker, Garry Maddox, Melanie Kembrey, Barry Divola and Robert Moran
The Undeclared War official trailer
Explosive trailer dropped for the new crime thriller series on Stan.
Streaming is getting more expensive. So which service is right for you?
These days, the best TV shows and movies are spread across seven major paid platforms. With rising living costs making an impact, it’s a good time to reassess which streamer works best for you.
- by Meg Watson
Logies 2022 In Memoriam: Remembering those we've lost
The In Memoriam segment of the 2022 Logies has paid tribute to those lost from Australia's TV industry since 2019.
‘Love at first sight’: How Martin, Short and Gomez became TV’s hottest property
The two comedy legends had never heard of Selena Gomez before she was cast in their hit series Only Murders in the Building. Now they share a unique chemistry.
- by Louise Rugendyke