Stories

Humphrey B Bear has entertained, educated, delighted and comforted children in Australia and around the world since 1965.

A 2002 interview with Michael Parkinson gives insight into how Cate Blanchett chooses roles and the creative fulfilment she receives from acting.

We’re taking a light-hearted look at the mean(ish) mums of Australian film and TV. Meet mums that drink and smoke, mums that scheme, mums that swear, new mummies at screaming point, and mums you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley.

Australia’s top-grossing film of all time is back in the spotlight with the release of a remastered ‘Encore’ cut and a making-of documentary.

Headed by Luna Park, the queen of retro charm, this list of NSW amusement parks takes you on a head-spinning ride through dinosaurs, dancing horses, roller coasters, replicas and tiny towns. Buckle up for some fun at the fairground.

It’s almost our unofficial national anthem... a disco alternative to ‘Advance Australia Fair’, played in clubs, onscreen and at parties since its first incarnation in 1978. But if you’ve somehow forgotten (or never knew) who sang ‘Love is in the Air’, let us help you out.

Bitter rivalries. Controversial calls. Sportsmanship at its finest. It’s no wonder Australians can’t get enough of their footy, with these 10 clips from NRL history showing why our passion for the game spans more than a century.

We remember Ted Kotcheff, the Canadian director of the landmark Australian film Wake in Fright (1971), who died on 10 April 2025 at the age of 94.

In wartime, music plays many roles. Here are some of the most famous Australian war songs: triumphal anthems, rollicking pick-me-ups and the laments of scarred survivors.