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Nicole Elphick

Nicole Elphick

Nicole Elphick is a columnist.

MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson), giving his all on his reality show Beast Games.

Against my will, I’ve come to love the charisma black hole that is MrBeast

He’s YouTube’s biggest ever star – despite having no connections, charm, or any natural facility for it.

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Kids’ interactive experience Wonderverse.

More free events, more fun: Your complete guide to Vivid Festival

From the must-see installations of the famous light walk to the beloved food market, there’s plenty to see in Sydney at this year’s Vivid Festival.

  • Nicole Elphick
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes an appearance on The Hundred with Andy Lee.

Andy Lee just scored the PM for his quiz show. Luckily, he was ‘up for anything’

The prime minister is the opening guest on season nine of The Hundred – and, of course, he made time for a selfie.

  • Nicole Elphick
Billionaire Adrian Portelli and judge Neale Whitaker on the set of My Reno Rules in Melbourne.

Billionaire Adrian Portelli takes on The Block with new ‘life changing’ renovation show

Best known for his bidding on Nine’s reality juggernaut, Portelli has switched to Seven – and is even stumping up the cash.

  • Nicole Elphick
Emma Grey and husband Jeff on their wedding day in 2009.

How bestselling author Emma Grey captured the world’s heart

At 50, the Australian author found herself at a crossroads of grief and unexpected fame.

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Where else can you both pat a snake and chase a dozen oysters with a Devonshire tea?

All hail the Easter Show, a gritty haven for milquetoast suburban kids

It’s that magical time of year when we get to judge cows and celebrate the art of quilling.

  • Nicole Elphick
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Lenny Pearce leads the rave.

Top kid-friendly activities in and around Sydney this month

From science to magic and music, keep the family entertained with these activities and events.

  • Nicole Elphick
Lydia Lassila has swapped her skies for the commentary box for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

‘Going to be wild’: Former Olympian makes big call on Australia’s gold medal haul

Lydia Lassila has traded in her skis for the commentary box at the Milano Cortina Games – and she doesn’t miss them one bit.

  • Nicole Elphick
Courtney Moir and her border collie Blossom.

Muster Dogs was Courtney’s comfort show. Then it changed her life

“I hope I can inspire somebody the way I was inspired by season one. That would be really cool.”

  • Nicole Elphick
Ray Meagher has played Alf Stewart on Home and Away for 38 years.

Irene may be gone, but Alf Stewart is eternal

Ray Meagher has just notched up 38 flamin’ years at Home and Away – and he has no firm plans to retire.

  • Nicole Elphick