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Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

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George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

United Nations report confirming that 40 per cent of amphibian species currently being under threat

Successful breeding project of endangered Green and Golden Bell Frogs

ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

Scamwatch: Online jobseekers targeted for drug couriering

Gloucester Fire and Rescue station 303 is looking for volunteers

Volunteers needed for Gloucester Fire and Rescue

Here are just a few things to consider when planning your own Sydney holidays.

How to plan the perfect Sydney staycation

iPhone was reportedly stolen while shopping

Useful app reunites owner with iPhone

Minor flooding predicted for parts of the Manning and Gloucester rivers

Minor to possible flooding for parts of the Mid North Coast

Gloucester Environment Group members tackle the Cliff Face Walk in Woko National Park

Woko walking

A basketball clinic held at Gloucester has been described as a 'great success'.


The free basketball camp was conducted by Basketball NSW and Indigenous Basketball Australia

Juniors flock to basketball clinic

The audio will be available on council's website later this week

Audio problems prevent council meeting live feed

Six-year-old Isabelle Geosits was so incensed by litter around her town, she organised her own clean-up.

Hey Gloucester, clean up your act

The swing bridge in Billabong Park was damaged in March 2021

The bridge was damaged in the March 2021 floods

Swing bridge repair options

MidCoast Council meets at Yalawanyi Ganya, 2 Biripi Way, Taree South on Wednesday, June 29

Three notices of motion considered at June 29 MidCoast Council meeting

Brett Cooper of Limestone Permaculture was the guest speaker for the meeting. Photo supplied

Brett Cooper of Limestone Permaculture was the guest speaker at Gloucester Garden Club

Inspiring tips from Limestone Permaculture

Dr Liam Mowbray of Gloucester District Vets weighing a calf. Photo supplied

Gloucester district cattle health report from Gloucester District Vets

Keeping animals healthy: cattle health

Caffreys Flat event regulars, Herbert and Patricia Fleming. Image supplied. 

A great chance to catch up and get dressed up in your Christmas outfits

Caffreys Flat Hall Christmas in July Dinner Dance

Gloucester's AgShows NSW Young Woman of the Year entrants Brooke Turner and Paula Edwards. Photo supplied

AgShow's NSW Young Woman was formerly known as the Showgirl competition

Paula crowned Gloucester's Young Woman of the year

MidCoast Council community consultation on outdoor spaces

Rethinking our outdoor spaces

Bricks, rolling pins, and rubber chooks are the name of the game. Photo supplied

2022 Brick and Rolling Pin Competition at Stroud.

Who will be crowned the biggest tosser?

Driving rain continues to drench NSW with residents in one southwest Sydney suburb told to evacuate.

Rain ramps up Sydney flood evacuations

Former Victorian emergency services minister and Labor MP Jane Garrett has died at the age of 49.

Victorian MP Jane Garrett dies aged 49

NSW Police have charged a 26-year-old man in connection with a fatal stabbing in Wollongong.

Murder charge after Wollongong stabbing

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd is working to prevent future Russia-Ukraine style aggression.

Kevin Rudd joins Ukraine advisory group

Thousands took the streets in capital cities demanding free abortions and more accessibility to health services for women and pregnant people. Picture: AAP

The flood warnings in NSW for the next two days have escalated, as the Emergency Management Minister urges caution.

The Informer: Army at the ready in case of floods, but wet weather not dampening abortion protests

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Speaking in Armidale, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has acknowledged the important role regional media plays in upholding democracy and the need for it to be supported.

Deputy PM backs regional newspapers: 'You mightn't like them all the time but they're vitally important'

Why Australia's regional newspapers are asking for emergency government support

Why we're asking for emergency support

Aussie Ark has discovered a mother and baby greater glider nestled inside a nest box within the Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary.

A mother and juvenile greater glider have been found in one of the nest boxes