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If this doesn’t freak the geek in you, then nothing will. From Game of Thrones to Star Wars, to Lord of the Rings and even a touch of Hunger Games.

Scottish actor Billy Boyd was recently in Australia and he found time to chat to LESLEY SLADE about The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, as well as his love of surfing, Jedis and music…

As technology has progressed, VFX has only become more profitable, complex and difficult for directors to control.

There’s so much to see and do on a trip to New Zealand that it can be hard to choose your holiday activities, but with a bit of research and a plan you can fit quite a lot into your trip.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Just as republicans can enjoy the spectacle of a royal wedding without abandoning the idea of an Australian head of state, we need to remind ourselves that Trump is, literally, not our president.

Get inspired to visit the happiest countries in the world. And where does Australia rank?

KRIS GRIFFITHS visits the famous national park in the land of his fathers and finds the spirit of adventure alive and well

Australians at top of Hollywood's A-list: We take a look at which Aussies have conquered America.

The royal tour of Australia by William, Kate and baby George has already sparked a boost in down under tourism bookings from the UK.

Some of the best examples of the dry, irreverent and ironic Aussie sense of humour can be found in our television commercials. Enjoy this top selection of the funniest Australian TV advertisements. What are your favourite classic adverts?

INTERVIEW | Ahead of a two week run at London’s Soho Theatre, Wil Anderson takes a breather to speak with BONNIE GARDINER about his life, his legs and his comedy.

Sydney artist Del Kathryn Barton has won the Archibald Prize for the second time, this time with her portrait of the actor Hugo Weaving.

Looking for somewhere you can have a pint and a punt (the English punt, not the Aussie), all served up with a side of history? Our Oxford Aussie local, AMBER ROSE, shows us her city as seen through the bottom of a glass.

Liv Tyler's eagerly awaited music video for Givenchy has been revealed online with the smouldering US actress reworking an old Australian favourite in INXS's 'Need You Tonight'.

In March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, which, among other protections and economic stimulus measures, included a moratorium on evictions and a ban on landlords filing evictions against tenants in rental properties that received federal funding or had federally backed mortgages.

In the early days of the pandemic, UK chancellor Rishi Sunak announced business-loan schemes as part of the government’s suite of measures to keep businesses on their feet.

Kaseya provides software services to thousands of clients around the world. It’s estimated between 800 and 1,500 medium to small businesses may be impacted by the attack, with the hackers demanding US$50 million (lower than the previously reported US$70 million) in exchange for restoring access to data being held for ...

Cardinal George Pell’s malevolent crusade against Pope Francis remains as vigorous as his disdain and notorious self-professed disinterest for victims of child sex abuse, writes TESS LAWRENCE.

SPECIAL FEATURE: It’s possible to overthink Scott Morrison. A long-time associate and friend says “what you see is what you get”.

Chinese drama is fun, and no harder than following Italian opera or Shakespearean dialogue. So says intrepid traveller JOHN BURKE.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The world is teeming with lesbians, writes TESS LAWRENCE and, as Margaret Court says, they all want to turn our kids into Communist Nazis — the very worst Nazis of all!

OPINION: The United States of Obama' — TESS LAWRENCE revisits that halcyon time of promise and the fruition of audacity and hope.

OPINION: As news of the visit to Italy by VicPol detectives richochets around the world, let's hope they bring home the joyous gift of justice after their interview with Cardinal George Pell, says TESS LAWRENCE.

Three quarters of the British population and 40% of Australians agree that their jobs are at risk of being lost to robots. We list the top 10 jobs in danger.

Live blog of the Sydney siege hostage crisis in Martin Place, as it was being reported by Australian media.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Complete step-by-step checklist guide for planning your move to Australia to live and work.

INTERVIEW | Aussie expat and newly-appointed CEO of Opera Australia, Craig Hassall, shares his career highlights, mentor’s advice and networking tips with MICHELLE MCCUE. He offers his advice to Australians in London trying to pursue careers in the Arts, and reflects on what makes Aussies popular in the UK.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressing Opposition Leader Tony Abbott in the Australian Parliament, accusing him of sexism and misogyny - full transcript of the speech.

So you’re living in London, the most exciting city in the world. The centre of the universe, you might say, when it comes to music, theatre, travel, media. But does it ever occur to you that not only do you live in London, but if you zoom out a little ...