Australian TV
M.A.S.H, Seinfeld ... Bluey? Why a show set in Brisbane is taking over the world
Bluey just became the most-watched TV show in America this year. I asked a US-based adult fan club why. Their responses were both varied and fascinating.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Luke McGregor had to do a ‘sexy dance’ on The Amazing Race – with his mum
As if dancing the tango wasn’t difficult enough, the comedian overcame health anxieties and missing his wife to compete on the reality travel show with his mum, Julie.
- by Bridget McManus
He was typecast as the sleazy love interest, now Tai Hara is in Paradise
The former Home and Away star hopes his role in the Death in Paradise spin-off will mark a turning point in his career.
- by Bridget McManus
Andy Lee’s books have sold 3.5 million copies. Now comes the TV series
The popular podcaster and TV host is turning his bestselling children’s books into an animated series.
- by Karl Quinn
Art and life collide as Marta Dusseldorp hits Tasmania’s back roads
In her first presenting role, the actor found inspiration in Tasmania’s wild north-west for season two of Bay of Fires.
- by Bridget McManus
English Patient and Lost star returns to play John Ibrahim’s rival
Famous for playing Sayid in plane crash thriller TV series Lost, British actor Naveen Andrews is trying a “different side” as a Sydney nightclub owner.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Meet the woman who helped a 15-year-old win two Logies
Nadia Townsend is the dramaturg double-Logie winner Felix Cameron thanked in his acceptance speech on Sunday night.
- by Karl Quinn
Logies 2024 As it happened: Larry Emdur wins Gold Logie
Larry Emdur has won the Gold Logie for 2024, after 40 years in television. Boy Swallows Universe has scooped other categories. Follow our live coverage.
- by Thomas Mitchell, Damien Woolnough, Gemma Grant and Karl Quinn
Larry Emdur wins Gold Logie, Boy Swallows Universe sweeps TV’s awards night
Netflix’s adaptation was the big winner as the local TV industry handed out prizes at the 64th annual Logie Awards.
- by Karl Quinn
Susie Youssef treads her own path in Julia Zemiro’s Great Australian Walks
Youssef and Alone Australia winner Gina Chick join Zemiro for the second season of SBS’s local travel show.
- by Bridget McManus
From Baby Reindeer to Nanette: How Edinburgh makes or breaks comedians
It’s the biggest performing arts festival in the world, with a history of launching careers – if you can win the (sometimes-empty) room.
- by Meg Watson