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Matildas semi-final fever scores another TV viewing record
The clash with England drew a record average audience of 7.13 million, the highest recorded since ratings agency OzTam was launched in 2001.
- by Thomas Mitchell and Karl Quinn
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‘Every part of my body was screaming’: Truth behind comic’s ‘rude’ interview
This Aussie foursome can be rude and downright vulgar – and Jennifer Aniston is among their biggest fans.
- by Michael Lallo
Scott lives with an 'unbearable' skin condition on his back
The smell coming from Scott's back condition is so "awful" his wife is forced to leave the room on Bad Skin Clinic on 9Now.
Fisk a global hit on Netflix as Aussie TV shows win over the world
The subtly charming suburban lawyer is just the latest homegrown character to find a global audience.
- by Karl Quinn
Opinion
Pop culture
Life is dark and absurd. No wonder kids shows celebrating this are winning awards
Bluey might be feel-good, but encouraging our kids to watch nonsensical thrillers is what will really benefit them in the long run.
- by Cherie Gilmour
Keith Edwards wants more scars on his body
The baker hopes Dr Nassif and Dr Dubrow will help him with his body modification journey on Botched on 9Now.
Famed Family Guy writer, obsessed with Australian TV, heads Down Under
The US TV writer for Will & Grace and Family Guy has become an Instagram celebrity, but he’s not as misanthropic as his social media profile would have you believe.
- by Kylie Northover
What do James Bond and Barbie have in common? It’s all in the brand
Don’t expect to see 007 driving a Toyota. When it comes to product placement, nothing is accidental.
- by Michael Idato
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Taylor Sheridan takes time out from the ranch for this revved-up espionage thriller
The prolific creator of Yellowstone and its various spin-offs seems more interested in action than exploring thorny topics in Special Ops: Lioness, starring Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman.
- by Craig Mathieson
The O.C. set a benchmark for teen love triangles; a spate of new shows is upping the ante
A reliable trope of teen romance, the love triangle is back with crackle and pop in The Summer I Turned Pretty, Never Have I Ever and Heartstopper.
- by Sinead Stubbins
I Love My Dad trailer
I Love My Dad stars Patton Oswalt, James Morosini, Claudia Sulewski, Lil Rel Howery, Amy Landecker, Ricky Velez, and Rachel Dratch.