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A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

The wickedly funny world that Dahl created seems much of the time at arm's length.

To Olivia: A surface-only look at Roald Dahl's grief

A still from How To Please A Woman. Picture: Supplied

Sally Phillips brings this comedic sensibility and panache to this new Aussie independent comedy.

How to Please a Woman a safe exploration of suburban sex work

Greek media reports say Chariots of Fire theme music composer Vangelis has died at the age of 79.

The score writer for 'Chariots of Fire', the story of the triumph of a group of British runners at the 1924 Olympic Games, has died.

Chariots of Fire composer Vangelis dies

Ron Cerabona

Matthew Macfadyen, left and Colin Firth in Operation Mincemeat. Picture: Transmission

Director John Madden's film delves into the urban myths surrounding a risky wartime plan.

Building up a story behind a story

A scene from The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland as Dorothy. Picture: Getty Images

Films like The Wizard of Oz and Rosemary's Baby have fascinating backstories full of travails and tragedies that have become legendary

Films cursed by tragedy and tales

Steven Cree in The Twin. Picture: Shudder

This is a well-made film that isn't terribly original.

Family horror story a disappointing mash-up

Colin Firth, centre, in Operation Mincemeat. Picture: Transmission Films

Despite the outcome being known, this is a fine tale of subterfuge.

Fascinating story of disinformation

Mark Wahlberg in Father Stu. Picture: Sony

This well-acted story focuses a lot on suffering.

Mark Wahlberg hangs up boxing gloves for priesthood in Father Stu

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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP

Labor's Sally Sitou said her own victory proved voters wanted politicians who 'reflect the community'.

Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin

OUT OF MY WAY: Myrtleford's Paul Mazambi proves too strong for Ntagawa Jackson in the Savoy's impressive 6-2 win. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

It was a passage of play which completely changed the coaches' team talks.

Once is bad enough but twice in five minutes? That's calamitous

Michael McCormack with wife Catherine, daughter Georgina and Georgina's partner Daniel Bell (left) and son Alex and Alex's partner Jemma Yates celebrate at Wagga's Murrumbidgee Turf Club after declaring victory in the Riverina in the 2022 federal election. Picture: Madeline Begley.

Riverina MP Michael McCormack has thanked voters for returning him for a fifth time

Riverina MP 'pleased' by victory, pledges to serve full term

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

The Nationals have avoided the bloodbath voters inflicted on the Liberals by retaining all 16 of their electorates, but the party's hopes of picking up new seats have been dashed.

Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats

David Pocock celebrates at his election party with parents Andy and Jane and supporters. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Without Senator Seselja in the Parliament, there would be no Coalition representation at all for the territory.

Pocock on verge of historic upset in ACT Senate shake-up

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Sussan Ley holds Farrer, Helen Haines looking strong to hold Indi

Ley to hold Farrer, Haines looking good to retain seat of Indi

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny, and daughters Lily and Abbey arrive to vote at the Lilli Pilli Public School on election day. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese both voted at almost the exact same time, several Sydney suburbs apart on Saturday.

PM delivers election day bombshell, Albanese 'hopeful' about Labor win

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP 

Anthony Albanese declared it was "time on in the fourth quarter".

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

It's the most important vote you'll cast this weekend.

Should 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

BEST IN CAMPAIGN: A few of our favourite moments from the 2022 federal election.

The funniest campaign bloopers, blunders and the moments that made us smile.

Gaffes, bloopers and best moments from the 2022 federal election

Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison and Liberal candidate for Blair Sam Biggins at Springfield Rise Display Village. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison's unrelenting election focus on outer suburban seats could remake the Liberals.

Morrison bets Coalition's future on suburban gambit

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

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GREEN POWER: Former Albury deputy mayor and Greens candidate Amanda Cohn with this year's Farrer candidate Eli Davern. Mr Davern says Greens are a force to be reckoned with.

Greens candidate Eli Davern says he outpolled Labor at some booths

Greens 'will pose a major threat' to Labor in future Albury polls

LONG HAUL: Member for Farrer Sussan Ley, with supporters on Saturday night, has not ruled out putting her hand up to lead the Liberals, and affirmed she is committed to serving a full term after her re-election. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Member for Farrer Sussan Ley says it's up to party to choose leadership

Ley not ruling herself out for leadership, with lessons to learn for Libs

TRAIN DRIVERS: Arthur, 2, and Flynn Justice, 3, from Thurgoona with Dad Mitch Justice behind. Mr Justice says the boys loved being able to drive the model trains. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Kids and adults alike delight in Murray Railway Modellers train show

NUMBERS GAME: Chief Commissioner Shane Patton during a visit to the North East in January. Concerns were raised about dire police numbers at the time, but the union says nothing has been done. 

Former officer says spirits are low as union says resources at breaking point

Force in 'crisis' with 51 police off work in Wodonga, Wangaratta

Conservative colleagues: Indi Liberal candidate Ross Lyman with fellow party member and MP for Benambra Bill Tilley at The Goods Shed in Wodonga on Saturday night. Picture: ASH SMITH

Unsuccessful Liberal candidate Ross Lyman believes Indi will not receive investment from new Labor government