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Bill Oddie found fame as one of The Goodies before embarking on a career as a wildlife presenter. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentComments‘Deep sadness’: Tributes flow after death of Goodies star

The British comedian, who became a star in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies and then presented nature shows, has died at the age of 85.

Laura Harding

Bill Oddie found fame as one of The Goodies before embarking on a career as a wildlife presenter. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumWildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies

British comedian Bill Oddie, who became a star in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies and then presented nature shows, has died at the age of 85.

Laura Harding

Andrew Ridgeley says he had a very antagonistic relationship with the media for many years. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumRidgeley relishes relief escaping scrutiny after Wham!

Andrew Ridgeley admits it was an "immense relief" not to be subjected to daily media scrutiny after Wham! split as a musical group in 1986.

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COURTPremiumJones won’t push to delay trial

Alan Jones’ legal team will not press forward with an application to delay his trial with the veteran broadcaster “anxious” to have his day in court, a court heard.

Steve Zemek

He is facing trial in Perth District Court. NewsWire / Emma Kirk

updatedPremiumRapper denies raping ‘bubbly’ fan on tour

Rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly has taken the stand at his trial, where he is accused of sexually assaulting a fan on his Australian tour, telling a court he assumed the sex was consensual.

Emma Kirk

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Perth TV star and food expert Alex Crisp (pictured with partner Jackson Moore, centre) has shared the heartbreaking news of a miscarriage in a “deeply personal” social media post.

PerthCommentsPerth TV star, food expert reveals heartbreaking life update

‘Today I was meant to share with you all such a beautiful thing. I never imagined that I would be announcing our pregnancy news as a eulogy instead.’ WARNING: PREGNANCY LOSS

Katherine Kraayvanger

American pop superstar Katy Perry (left) has slammed US President Donald Trump’s (right) administration for using one of her most famous songs on a TikTok video of military attacks in Iran.

EntertainmentVideoKaty Perry takes aim at White House use of her song

American pop superstar Katy Perry has slammed US President Donald Trump’s administration for using one of her most famous songs on a TikTok video of military attacks in Iran.

Bethany Hiatt

Beaches used in the D-Day landings in France have been added to the World Heritage List. (EPA PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumD-Day beaches, Berlin housing join World Heritage List

The new World Heritage Site in Normandy covers the beaches where Allied forces landed in on D-Day on June 6, 1944, to begin the liberation of Western Europe.

Fabian Kretschmer

Kyle Sandilands has revealed that he and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have been secretly texting each other.

EntertainmentVideoCommentsKyle reveals hidden texts with Jackie ‘O’ throughout feud

Kyle Sandilands has revealed that he and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have been secretly texting each other, what he has done as a tribute in her name and the Hollywood star who urged him to broker a reconciliation.

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The letters reveal Morrissey's innermost thoughts before fame. (EPA PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumLetters written by a pre-Smiths Morrissey to be sold

Revealing letters penned by one of the pioneers of British indie rock in the 1980s are going under the hammer in London .

Casey Cooper-Fiske

Ryan Gosling was named as the next Ghost Rider at Comic-Con. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumMarvel unveils Ghost Rider, Black Panther at Comic-Con

Ryan Gosling has made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con, revealing he will star as Marvel's next Ghost Rider, with the third movie to be released in 2028.

Danielle Broadway

Abbey Holmes has revealed she and husband Keegan Brooksby were expecting their second child, following the birth on son Braxton last June.

LifestyleCommentsStar Channel 7 football presenter announces baby joy

‘Becoming parents has been the greatest time of our lives, so to know we’re about to do it all again is incredibly exciting.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Richard Lewer regards his exploration of dementia as his most touching work to date. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumArchie winner's dementia 'love story' tours nationally

Archibald prize winner Richard Lewer's landmark project Steve tells the story of a family's struggle to come to terms with a dementia diagnosis.

Liz Hobday

Sean "Diddy" Combs' release date had been moved to February 2028 from April 2028. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumDiddy placed in solitary confinement after row: report

A fight in prison has reportedly led to jailed singer Sean "Diddy" Combs being placed into solitary confinement.

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Jai Koutrae, Mark Mitchinson and Matt Crook in a scene from Treasure & Dirt.

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Is Australian TV getting weirder?

There has been a run of strange, off-kilter Aussie TV hitting screens of late. This week, our resident Screen Queen Clare is checking out the latest, Treasure & Dirt, on ABC. Here’s what else she’s watching.

Clare Rigden

Artist Stormie Mills, at his studio. AGWA is about to host a significant exhibition of Stormie’s work, with a theme around secrets and the things we keep hidden.

ArtInside the mind of Stormie Mills

The street/visual artist is reflective ahead of his first solo exhibition in an Australian State gallery at AGWA, titled All The Secrets Are Buried Between The Oceans And The Mountains.

Tanya MacNaughton

The raunchy pantomime spin on the classic folklore tale has taken the Regal Theatre by storm.

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Throbbin Wood: Robin Hood gets dirty makeover in new panto

From golden phalluses, to panty bunting, and even a massive frog — the hilarious new show by Zealous Productions has taken Perth by storm.

Tegwen Bescoby

A protest has been held after a LGBTQI performance firm Divine Playhouse was ejected from a church. (Jessica Hromas/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumRaising hell: queer arts crew protest church eviction

A LGBTIQ arts group that briefly resurrected a deconsecrated church is incensed after an arcane law was used to evict it in the name of religious freedom.

Farid Farid

Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac and his partner Rebecca James have welcomed a third baby into their family, revealing the boy’s sweet name in a social media post. 

EntertainmentVideoCommentsSam Mac and partner welcome third baby, reveal sweet name

Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac and his partner Rebecca James have welcomed a third baby into their family, revealing the little one’s sweet name in a social media post. 

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The woman alleged when she asked Yung Filly to stop he hit her again and became more aggressive. Photo Supplied Instagram

CourtPremiumInside rapper Yung Filly’s rape trial

Horrific allegations about British rapper Yung Filly violently biting, hitting and raping a young woman on his 2024 Australian tour have been revealed in court.

Emma Kirk

Genevieve Hegney is back for the third season of Colin From Accounts.

TVColin From Accounts is finally hitting screens

Hollywood came calling for the creators of Colin From Accounts, but as Genevieve Hegney tells Clare Rigden, the cast was happy to wait for the hit comedy’s third and final season.

Clare Rigden

MJ (Zendaya) watches Spider-Man work in Columbia Pictures SPIDER-MAN™: BRAND NEW DAY. photo by: Jay Maidment

Brand NewWeb exclusive

Tom Holland reveals why Spider-Man: Brand New Day finds Peter Parker at his lowest, and how one director saved the film.

Ben O’Shea

Start your engines! Some vehicles from the Mad Max Factory look ready to roll. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumMad Max revs up fans driving the screen to the streets

Cinematic visions are being turned into a reality with gritty Mad Max vehicles available to drive away, but at a steep price for the average fan.

Farid Farid