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theage.com.au > culture > music > every-breath-he-takes-inside-sting-s-musical-obsession-20260202-p5nyti.html

Every breath he takes: inside Sting’s musical obsession

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (810+ words) When Sting decided to put his name to a musical he could have made it easy on himself. Let's imagine he created a show called Roxanne, the tale of a kind-hearted sex worker and the man who loves her. It…...

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theage.com.au > culture > tv-and-radio > in-memory-of-a-killer-patrick-dempsey-takes-the-wheel-20260202-p5nyt5.html

In Memory of a Killer, Patrick Dempsey takes the wheel

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (883+ words) Once the pictures were taken, he thanked them, gallantly, for including him in the birthday. The women floated away down the stairs. They were screaming. Dempsey, who recently turned 60, is a heartthrob precision-tuned for light comedy and romance. A professional…...

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theage.com.au > culture > tv-and-radio > he-s-not-ashamed-how-a-real-life-criminal-mastermind-inspired-iconic-tv-crook-20260203-p5nz9j.html

‘He’s not ashamed’: How a real-life criminal mastermind inspired iconic TV crook

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (1012+ words) David Thewlis is covered in muck. His head is bald and his beard is long. But that's the way the award-winning British actor likes it. "I quite enjoy having a shaved head, because it means I can get up in…...

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theage.com.au > culture > tv-and-radio > funny-feel-good-tv-shows-to-stream-netflix-disney-apple-australia-20260202-p5nywp.html

10 feel-good TV shows to stream right now

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (608+ words) It's officially February, which for many signals the return to everyday routine. Back to the office, meetings, and recovering from all that associated stress with a relaxing, high-octane workplace drama on TV each night. Not me! I'm still clinging to…...

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theage.com.au > culture > movies > comic-film-about-the-struggle-to-say-thank-you-makes-tropfest-shortlist-20260203-p5nz3s.html

Comic film about the struggle to say ‘thank you’ makes Tropfest shortlist

7+ hour, 17+ min ago   (500+ words) February 5, 2026 " 12:01am When actress Georgina Haig's son, Frankie, was born almost two years ago, she was struck by a fascinating spiral of social etiquette. Having sent "thank you" cards to people who had given presents and best wishes, Haig received "thank…...

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theage.com.au > national > copy-of-superquiz-thursday-january-29-20260204-p5nzgs.html

Superquiz, Thursday, February 5

7+ hour, 19+ min ago   (15+ words) Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz. February 4, 2026 " 11:59pm...

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theage.com.au > politics > federal > best-of-cartoons-february-5-2026-20260204-p5nzoo.html

Best of cartoons, February 5, 2026

10+ hour, 7+ min ago   (36+ words) The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. February 4, 2026 " 9:10pm Save this gallery for later Add galleries to your saved list and come back to them anytime....

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theage.com.au > lifestyle > fashion > myer-returns-to-the-runway-with-a-british-fashion-icon-20260204-p5nzfy.html

Myer returns to the runway with a British fashion icon

13+ hour, 47+ min ago   (537+ words) February 4, 2026 " 5:30pm Department store Myer is back in fashion. To celebrate an exclusive Australian distribution deal with revived British brand Topshop, Myer will stage its first major runway show in seven years with a standalone event at this month's Melbourne Fashion…...

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theage.com.au > culture > movies > movies-to-watch-this-week-a-home-grown-zombie-thriller-and-world-cup-drama-20260204-p5nzma.html

Movies to watch this week: A home-grown zombie thriller and World Cup drama

13+ hour, 57+ min ago   (938+ words) Hello and welcome to this week's film review wrap " the big movies landing in cinemas this week. FILMWe Bury the Dead "(M) 95 minutes One of the recurring strengths of Australian cinema is in the kind of apocalyptic imagery that remains grounded…...

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theage.com.au > culture > tv-and-radio > this-tv-show-may-be-about-dogs-but-being-cute-is-not-its-thing-20260130-p5nyf3.html

This TV show may be about dogs, but being cute is not its thing

14+ hour, 13+ min ago   (51+ words) In this week's What to Watch, deputy TV editor Meg Watson, recommends the TV shows to watch right now. In this week's What to Watch, deputy TV editor Meg Watson, recommends the TV shows to watch right now. Updated February…...