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Nicole da Silva as new doctor Amelia on Home and Away.

Chris Hemsworth watched her first screen kiss, now this star is back in Summer Bay

It’s been 20 years since Nicole da Silva was on Home and Away – but it’s another role that has fans excited.

  • Bridget McManus

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Peter V’landys at Monday’s press conference.

Peter V’landys walks a tightrope chasing his $4b NRL broadcast dream

The boss of the NRL has long set his sights on surpassing the AFL’s seven-year $4.5 billion deal struck in 2022. Opinion is split on whether he can achieve that magic number.

  • Chris Barrett and Calum Jaspan
Sky News presenter Rita Panahi, pictured without forthcoming merchandise.

Lefties Losing It goes on tour to MAGA-land

Freed from the constraints of its soon-to-be-former name, one of Sky’s biggest segments is planning on taking to the road and delivering what everyone needs: merch.

  • Calum Jaspan
Southern Cross is considering a sale of Kerry Stokes’ beloved West Australian newspaper.

Southern Cross mulls sale of Kerry Stokes’ beloved West Australian newspaper

The new owners of Kerry Stokes’ beloved West Australian publishing assets have in recent weeks discussed the possibility of selling the assets.

  • John Buckley
Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon host AFL 360 on Fox Footy.

Garry Lyon apologises to Tanya Plibersek for AFL 360 hot mic moment

Melbourne great Garry Lyon has apologised for an offensive remark made about Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek that was inadvertently circulated on social media.

  • Andrew Wu
Foxtel chief executive Patrick Delany.

Kayo’s streaming issues mostly from ‘inside consumer’s home’, says Foxtel boss

Despite glitches that frustrate some subscribers, Kayo is the best sports streaming service in the world, according to Foxtel boss Patrick Delany. Meanwhile, the Hawks have locked in a prized signature.

  • Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
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Despite having the lowest membership in the AFL, Gold Coast’s round 18 game against Collingwood had a huge TV following.

Viewers loved the Suns v Pies. Here’s why that matters for footy on TV in 2026

Once upon a time, the biggest clubs dominated footy’s premium timeslots. But times, and viewing habits, are changing, and that will spark a new approach to the AFL fixture.

  • Jon Pierik
Turn on: Kayo remains the No.1 sports streaming service in Australia.

Kayo hikes premium price by $6 a month on eve of AFL season

The increasing costs associated with expensive sports rights have prompted Kayo to lift fees for its premium service, prompting a warning from the AFL Fans Association.

  • Jon Pierik
The possibility of playing a day-night Boxing Day Test is still being discussed.

‘Devalues the future of cricket rights’: How two-day Tests may dent next broadcast deal

Games that wrap up long before they are scheduled to have a significant financial impact on stakeholders such as Channel Seven and the Big Bash League.

  • Daniel Brettig
Former host of The Project Waleed Aly.

Waleed Aly decides against going global

In this week’s On Background: a spanner in the works for Waleed Aly’s ABC summer plans, Aunty’s top brass grilled, Mike Sneesby’s Saudi side gig, and Foxtel adds to its scrap pile.  

  • Calum Jaspan