Cassidy Knowlton
Deputy news director, The Age
Australia news as it happened: Hanson, Joyce attend fundraiser at secret Melbourne location; Trump calls off Iran strikes; World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson told a glitzy Melbourne fundraiser that her far-right party would work with a future Coalition government in Victoria.
- Cassidy Knowlton, Bridie Smith and Emily Kaine
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She can make even the smallest role memorable. Sometimes that gets her into trouble
If there are no small parts, only small actors, then stage queen Caroline O’Connor has never had a small part in her life.
- Cassidy Knowlton
‘I just fell in love with it’: Theatre’s ultimate nice guy lands his dream role – again
Rob Mills is a musical theatre person – that is to say, he believes wholeheartedly there are just some things that can only be expressed through the power of song.
- Cassidy Knowlton
It’s the final weekend of the comedy festival. Here’s what not to miss
From a performer who is definitely one to watch to some chaotic sketches, see how our reviewers rate the picks of the festival before it ends on Sunday.
- Donna Demaio, Cassidy Knowlton, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Karl Quinn, Lefa Singleton Norton, Nell Geraets, Rose Lu, Sonia Nair, Thuy On, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
Chaos, lad culture and a show that seemed destined to fail: This festival has it all
From improv steered by children to a comedian at the top of her game, this year’s festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews.
- Cassidy Knowlton, Gemma Grant, Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Karl Quinn, Mikey Cahill, Sonia Nair, Thuy On, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
The comedian who played to no one: Lloyd Langford on his worst-ever gigs
The Welsh funny man fell into comedy by way of a haircut on stage. It’s in the family now.
- Cassidy Knowlton
‘They’re wild’: Why Tuesdays are comedy gold, and Adelaide can be a joke killer (yeah, really)
Stand-up star Lizzy Hoo can read a room before she actually walks on stage. Sometimes that can be an “uh-oh” moment.
- Cassidy Knowlton
Visitors to be charged to see the Twelve Apostles
An entry fee and booking system is expected to be introduced at the new $126 million visitor centre, which is due to open this year.
- Benjamin Preiss and Cassidy Knowlton
How to win Hard Quiz – and other secrets from Tom Gleeson
The Gold Logie winner reveals the subject he would use to destroy his own show – and why he refuses to meet contestants before the cameras roll.
- Cassidy Knowlton
Rhonda Burchmore’s husband threatened divorce, but she still went on the ‘horrific’ show
She’s a stage legend and a straight shooter – so when it comes to sharing her opinion about TV shows and other productions ... well, this star doesn’t hold back.
- Cassidy Knowlton