10 h. ago Love Actually musical parody pokes fun at iconic Christmas movie

A new musical parody takes the micket out of iconic Christmas movie Love Actually.

Culture

12 h. ago ‘It’s just really fun’: Why we’re thirsty again for the noughties

Passionfruit and vanilla vodka with a sidecar shot of prosecco: it’s being made and enjoyed a lot more than you think.

Politics

5 d. ago A fix looking for a problem: Why the Ashes doesn’t need a pink

Just because we can stage day-night Tests doesn’t mean we always must. And for all the fun-of-the-fair spectacle it creates, it still pales beside the majesty of Test cricket in daylight glory.

Politics

6 d. ago I don’t like ice hockey or romance, but this very steamy gay sports drama is great fun

Adapted from the hugely popular YA book series, Heated Rivalry balances in-your-face sex scenes with a tale of sweet romance.

Sport

1 week ago Rouse Hill stabbing victim a ‘fun, loving, sporty and loyal young man’, family says

The family of Lucas Cornu, fatally stabbed in a park in Sydney’s north-west, have spoken publicly for the first time about their son’s death.

Events

1 week ago Forget Lolita: Vladimir Nabokov’s real masterpiece has been overlooked

To read it is to watch a great literary mind at play, having as much fun with words as it’s possible to have.

Politics

1 week ago Skip the obvious. These are the best TV shows you haven’t watched yet – and where to find them

Picks include a European crime drama, an Arctic Circle Sex and the City, a fun throwback sitcom and a double dose of Matthew Rhys.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Horrifying’: The Sydney fun run that left Mosman a muddy mess

North shore councillors have voted to impose strict new conditions on a popular fun run following a scathing assessment of this year’s charity event.

Politics

2 w. ago How line dancing and the Veronicas have helped the Blues to a preliminary final

Carlton have played excellent footy this year, boosted by a crop of young talent with extraverted personalities and infectious passion. More importantly, they’re having fun.

Politics

2 w. ago Carlton finished 14th last year; now they’re one win from a grand final. This is the secret to their success

Carlton have played excellent footy this year, boosted by a crop of young talent with extraverted personalities and infectious passion. More importantly, they’re having fun.

Politics

2 w. ago How The Veronicas and line dancing helped the Blues rise from 14th to a prelim

Carlton have played excellent footy this year, boosted by a crop of young talent with extraverted personalities and infectious passion. More importantly, they’re having fun.

Politics

3 w. ago Born to be a little wild, but no rebel without a cause: Inside the world of Japan’s first female PM

She plays drums for fun, barely sleeps – and is enjoying a wave of popularity right now. What challenges does Sanae Takaichi face as she settles into Japan’s top job?

Politics

3 w. ago The Age Good Food Guide 2026: Best places to eat and drink in Castlemaine

Once better known for galleries, gardens and gold rush history, highly walkable Castlemaine is now also one of Victoria’s most fun places to dine, thanks to keen diners and tree-changing tastemakers.

Politics

3 w. ago Thumbs up for Hands Down, a new drinking den with Above Board and Bar Liberty DNA

Just off Smith Street, Fitzroy bar Bad Frankie has been reborn by a team who knows Fitzroy drinking culture well. Go pre- or post-dinner for cocktails that have fun with fortified wines.

Politics

3 w. ago Wealthy foreigners ‘paid for weekend safaris to kill civilians’ during siege of Sarajevo

An investigation has been launched into claims that gun enthusiasts and far-right extremists travelled to the war-torn city in the 1990s with sniper rifles to pick off terrified Bosnians “for fun”.

Events

3 w. ago A totally excellent history of how teenagers took over the big screen

Journalist Bruce Handy’s fun book examines how teen films have always reflected adolescent concerns throughout history, from James Dean to Ferris Bueller.

Politics

4 w. ago Caviar on chips, brown butter potato salad: Alison Roman’s cooking isn’t ‘lazy’, it’s fun

The controversial bestselling author takes on pantry staples in latest cookbook, using a “high-low” method to create simple (but impressive) wine bar fare.

Politics

4 w. ago Kerry Greenwood’s final Phryne Fisher novel is joyous, witty and fun

The 23rd – and last – Phryne Fisher mystery has been published. This is how the beloved author, who died in March, would want you to read it.

Politics

4 w. ago $15 martinis, midnight spag and Bloody Mary salad. Inside Lygon Street’s new ‘public house’

Hatted Etta restaurant’s owner has today opened a more easygoing and economical venue, Daphne, just down the road. It’s “fun, loose and for you to use as you see fit”.

Events