Since Jaws we’ve been obsessed with shark movies. What makes them so compelling?
Whether it’s Jaws or The Meg, there are four essential elements all shark films need to reel in viewers.
- by Nell Geraets
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Lizzo accused of sexual harassment and body-shaming by former backup dancers
Accusations within the lawsuit include sexual harassment, creation of a hostile work environment and interference with prospective economic advantage.
- by Nell Geraets
Juanita Phillips quits the ABC after more than two decades
Phillips says the decision to quit was entirely her own, but cited changing personal circumstances and the ABC’s digital transformation.
- by Nell Geraets
How Australian cinemas, and audiences, handled the Barbenheimer juggernaut
Hundreds of thousands of Australians poured into cinemas this weekend, creating significant logistical challenges for both theatre owners and moviegoers.
- by Nell Geraets
The joy of the thrown-together dinner
Whether you call them girl dinners or picky bits, these easy meals are a welcome antidote to the pressures of domesticity.
- by Nell Geraets
Dating on a budget: How the cost of living crisis is affecting our love lives
Financial stress is changing the way single people date, but experts believe it could be a blessing in disguise.
- by Nell Geraets
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Culture wars
‘Taking a leaf out of Trumpism’: Yumi Stynes on the ‘misguided’ backlash to sex book
Welcome to Sex was pulled from Big W after becoming the target of a conservative backlash, but the furore has led to skyrocketing sales.
- by Nell Geraets and Osman Faruqi
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ABC
‘Heartbroken’ Jacinta Parsons quits key ABC Melbourne radio slot
Parsons’ decision to quit due to changes in her personal life comes amid concern over the future of ABC local radio.
- by Nell Geraets
Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Lizzo have all done it, but is self-censorship really that new?
There is a long history of artists second-guessing lyrics, but the reasons behind it and the way they manage it has evolved.
- by Nell Geraets
ABC Melbourne claws back ratings while 3AW remains king
The fourth radio ratings survey of the year has seen a slight recovery for ABC Melbourne.
- by Nell Geraets
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling dazzle at Barbie world premiere
The star-studded cast strutted their Barbie stuff down the pink catwalk at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of the long-awaited film.
- by Nell Geraets