Why this actor found adapting a wildly popular novel to TV ‘extremely upsetting’

Why this actor found adapting a wildly popular novel to TV ‘extremely upsetting’

The TV adaptation of Heather Morris’ bestselling book is extraordinary. For its 28-year-old star,it was also the toughest role he has ever undertaken.

  • byMichael Idato

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The forgotten island where an Australian legend was killed

The forgotten island where an Australian legend was killed

Damien Parer shot footage that won Australia’s first Academy Award,but few visit the site of the bloody battle where he was killed.

  • byCatherine Best
How four pillars on the Kokoda Track will change Albanese forever
Opinion
Anzac Day

How four pillars on the Kokoda Track will change Albanese forever

When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lurches out of the PNG jungle at Isurava shrine,four words will be etched on his psyche.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Police have given up on fat bikes

Police have given up on fat bikes

In Gwandalan,we have a plethora of unlicensed underage riders,often without helmets,riding noisy,unregistered two-wheeled machines,who even ride at speed on one wheel through the shopping area.

Eighty years on,Andrew Forrest closes in on family’s biggest mystery

Eighty years on,Andrew Forrest closes in on family’s biggest mystery

Their family is best known for mining billionaire “Twiggy”,Australia’s richest man. But another personality has haunted the Forrests for decades.

  • byMichael Genovese
Wong right to raise issue of Palestinian statehood

Wong right to raise issue of Palestinian statehood

Congratulations to Penny Wong for taking the brave steps to commence a debate on the conflict in the Middle East.

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No discrimination in the trenches of Tobruk,but back home it hit hard
Editorial
Anzac Day

No discrimination in the trenches of Tobruk,but back home it hit hard

On the anniversary of one of Australia’s most famous war achievements,the Australian War Memorial has uncovered the untold story of one of the best-known “Rats of Tobruk”.

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‘Black Rats’ of Tobruk finally come out of the shadows

‘Black Rats’ of Tobruk finally come out of the shadows

The colour of their skin counted for nothing when it came to the bonds forged between Australia’s 14,000 “rats” of Tobruk,until they came home.

  • byAndrew Hornery
The proof that Minns’ housing policy is the right call
Editorial
Population

The proof that Minns’ housing policy is the right call

Sydney’s population crush is coming down heaviest on western Sydney and it is skewing housing across the city.

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Bomb-aimer was last British survivor of 617 Dambuster Squadron

Bomb-aimer was last British survivor of 617 Dambuster Squadron

During a flight to Leipzig,the crew’s two inboard engines cut out after icing up. “We were plunging down towards the earth with a full bomb load,” John Bell recalled.

Beggar,slave labourer,refugee and widower:Sergi on a childhood stolen and 100 years of solitude

Beggar,slave labourer,refugee and widower:Sergi on a childhood stolen and 100 years of solitude

Sergi Andrijenko doesn’t use the word celebrate when he talks about turning 100. Nor does he thank God for his long life. “I wouldn’t want anyone to have a life like mine.”

  • byTony Wright