3 d. ago Less is not more as Downton moves with the times to its grand finale

The new Downton Abbey film is a shamelessly nostalgic wallow in the last stage of the British aristocracy’s heyday.

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4 d. ago From absorbing tearjerker to Miriam Margoyles, here are 10 new books

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.

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4 d. ago From absorbing tearjerker to Miriam Margoyles, here are the latest new books

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.

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4 d. ago Fire tears through business, injuring one and destroying cars

A prized Holden Commodore was one of several vehicles destroyed when an auto shop went up in flames on Tuesday.

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5 d. ago ‘Gen Z protests’: Nineteen killed in clashes over Nepal social media ban, corruption

Police in Kathmandu fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament after the government moved to block access to social media platforms including Facebook.

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6 d. ago Fancy getting married in Lady Mary’s Downton dress? With $14,000, you can

As the upstairs-downstairs blockbuster prepares for its big-screen finale, auction house Bonhams is selling off an array of screen-used props, including dozens of vintage-era outfits.

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7 d. ago Tears before teatime: is it really the end of Downton Abbey?

The third of the final Downton movies – The Grand Finale – makes a promise that it may ultimately go back on.

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8 d. ago ‘I did have a few tears’: The couple put to the test on the Amazing Race

It wasn’t the crazy challenges that tested Ed Kavalee and Tiff Hall but something more unexpected.

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1 week ago ‘There was no excuse’: Izak Rankine returns to Australia, apologises for using homophobic slur

Banned Adelaide star Izak Rankine has fought back tears while issuing a public apology for using a homophobic slur.

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2 w. ago After 15 years of Downton Abbey, what the end of the series means for Michelle Dockery

As she prepares to farewell Lady Mary Crawley, the 43-year-old star hopes her role will continue to have an impact.

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2 w. ago It took a song about a ‘confused female friendship’ to bring ABC host Zan Rowe to tears

It’s usually the superstar guests crying on Take 5 with Zan Rowe. This time it was the presenter’s turn.

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2 w. ago As Ley tried to tear strips off Chalmers, more than half her MPs weren’t even listening

A remarkable 22 Coalition politicians, more than half of all opposition MPs, were on a phone or laptop as Treasurer Jim Chalmers was on his feet in question time.

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2 w. ago ‘I only feel half alive’: Mushroom lunch survivor reveals heartbreak of life without his wife

An emotional Ian Wilkinson wiped tears from his eyes as he spoke of his love for his late wife, Heather, ending his victim impact statement with kindness, instead of hate. Read the full transcript here.

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3 w. ago ‘I really want to make my parents proud’: Tears of fear then relief as Sriaradhya makes selective cut

It’s the moment 17,559 school children have been waiting for. Selective school test results are out, but not without a last-minute glitch.

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4 w. ago Forget Downton Abbey and Bridgerton. This is the period drama you need in your life

Julian Fellowes’ follow-up to Downton Abbey has flown under the radar. It deserves your attention.

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