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Smartphone photos are flawless. Let’s bring back the ugly truth
Our old photos might not have been pretty, but at least they captured the reality of life.
- by Richard Glover
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Halloween and magic share a history, why did only one become cool?
Halloween has all the good times, but its trickster relative is mostly just very, very lame. It’s time to reframe magic.
- by Sarah Thomas
Bring back the silly: Phil Wang reckons comedy has got too serious
The 33-year-old comic intends to loosen up on stage when he visits Sydney.
- by Daniel Herborn
How to have fun in Melbourne for less than $25
As the evenings grow longer, from exhibitions to comedy to indie games, there are plenty of events in Melbourne to catch that won’t crush your budget.
- by John Bailey
Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat
From Rainbow History lessons and victims of hacking to career changes and fart jokes, our reviewers take a look at the shows bringing the laughs, at Melbourne Fringe.
- by Donna Demaio, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Cher Tan, Cameron Woodhead, Nell Geraets, Hannah Francis and Lefa Singleton Norton
Rare cancer revealed as Cal Wilson’s cause of death
The Christchurch-born comedian, actor and writer died on Wednesday morning at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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‘Tender, generous and talented’: Comedian and actor Cal Wilson dies
Rebel Wilson is among the high-profile Australians who have paid tribute to the New Zealand-born comedian after her sudden death at the age of 53.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
See, I told you I was sick: Netflix star laughs off a brush with death
US comedian Catherine Cohen had a mini-stroke that led to the discovery of a congenital heart defect. Two months after surgery, she is heading our way.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Australian comedy has a culture problem. But there are solutions
Following reports of widespread abuse, harassment and sexual violence in the local scene, Australian women comedians offer suggestions for a path forward.
- by Hannah Story
The perfect symbol of Australian unity? I’ve seen it
And it’s an example we could use now more than ever.
- by Richard Glover
‘They turn a blind eye to it’: The open secret in Australian comedy
The allegations against Russell Brand have prompted Australian women comedians to speak out about their experiences in the comedy scene.
- by Hannah Story