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ODT quiz: October 1

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ODT quiz: September 30

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ODT quiz: September 29

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Obituary: Jimmy Swaggart, preacher

Pentecostal preacher Jimmy Swaggart speaking at a convention of religious broadcasters. Photo:...

Obituary: Jimmy Swaggart, preacher

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart became a household name, amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry, only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes.

Obituary: Julian McMahon, actor

Julian McMahon attends the North American premiere of The Surfer during the 2025 SXSW Conference...

Obituary: Julian McMahon, actor

The son of an Australian prime minister, actor Julian McMahon also played his country’s PM in a Netflix series.

The art of being Miriam

Margolyes is a regular guest on The Graham Norton Show — here with Sarah Snook, Greta Lee and Boy...

The art of being Miriam

As she publishes a new book, British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes tells Eva Wiseman about the perils and pleasures of being herself.

After years running with it, it’s a pass

Madden NFL 26 is as technically impressive an entry as ever from the venerable sports game...

After years running with it, it’s a pass

Here is a question this grizzled veteran of sports gaming never thought he would have to ask.

ODT quiz: September 28

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ODT quiz: September 27

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ODT quiz: September 26

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ODT quiz: September 25

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ODT quiz: September 24

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ODT quiz: September 23

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ODT quiz: September 22

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Kimmel show suspended after Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel show suspended after Charlie Kirk comments

ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk's killing.

Chappell Roan named to headline Laneway Festival

Chappell Roan named to headline Laneway Festival

Chappell Roan has been announced at the top of the bill for Laneway Festival 2026.

Light of an earlier sun

Hocken photography curator Dr Anna Petersen examines photographs from the Hocken collection that...

Light of an earlier sun

An image of a long-lost Kawarau Gorge rock formation is among more than 100 rare and early photographs on display at a new exhibition in Dunedin, Tim Scott reports.