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Fans ‘forced to subscribe’ to Optus Sport as World Cup free-to-air schedule revealed
The round of 16 gets under way this weekend, but only four out of eight games will be available to watch on free-to-air television, prompting criticism from fans.
- by Nell Geraets
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A new batch of starry-eyed singers pray the judges will spin their chairs
The talent show may be as old as TV itself, but the blind auditions of The Voice are a reminder of why singing competitions are so hard to resist.
- by Ben Pobjie
Eddie McGuire says axed Hot Seat is ‘too good’ not to return
The long-running game show, which has given away more than $90 million over its lifespan, will be no more from January 2024.
- by Karl Quinn
Amy Slaton says ‘anything could go wrong’ as she prepares to welcome her first child
Soon-to-be-mum Amy’s nerves are at an all time high as she undergoes a C-section on 1000-Lb Sisters on 9Now.
Meet the De Silvas, a 14-strong family from Brazil that have six fingers and six toes
Despite the stigma of polydactyly, the De Silvas have proved their "burden" is actually an advantage on Body Bizarre on 9Now.
The ‘gateway horror’ ABC kids show that toppled Bluey at the Logies
What, no Bluey? The creators of Crazy Fun Park were just as shocked as the rest of the country when they won the Logie for Most Outstanding Children’s program.
- by Thomas Mitchell
The best new TV shows to stream in August
Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air television in August.
- by Craig Mathieson
Deon and Karen are mum and dad to 11 kids and counting
Karen Derrico reveals the astonishing amount the family spend on their monthly groceries for their 11 children on Doubling Down with the Derricos on 9Now.
Red, White, & Royal Blue official trailer
Based on the New York Times bestseller, Red, White & Royal Blue centers around Alex, the president’s son, and Britain’s Prince Henry whose long-running feud threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations. When the rivals are forced into a staged truce, their icy relationship begins to thaw and the friction between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected.
The Block 2023 does a timewarp
Scott Cam returns to host another season of The Block. This time expect 5 new couples and 5 no-so-new houses stuck in the retro age.
Heartstopper Season 2 official trailer
Nick, Charlie and the gang return as they journey through the next chapter of life, love and friendship on Heartstopper Season 2 now streaming on Netflix.