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Dominic McLaughlin is taking on the role of Harry Potter in the new HBO TV adaptation.

Fist photo!CommentsFIRST PHOTO: Production commences on new Harry Potter series

The first photo has emerged from the set of the new Harry Potter HBO series, showing little Dominic McLaughlin in his Hogwarts wizarding uniform.

Clare Rigden

G Flip is returning to Australia on their global Dream Ride Tour.

MusicCommentsAussie music sensation coming to Perth in 2026

Joining the artist on the road is Canada four-piece The Beaches and Aussie actress and singer Ayesha Madon.

Kellie Balaam

American novelist Martin Cruz Smith, who has died, was the author of the bestseller Gorky Park. (AP PHOTO)

BooksPremiumAcclaimed Gorky Park author Martin Cruz Smith dies

Mystery novelist Martin Cruz Smith, known for such Arkady Renko thrillers as Gorky Park, has died aged 82.

Staff Writers

Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical is coming to Apple TV Plus.

TVCommentsThe best shows to watch with the whole family these holidays

Kids driving you nuts? Whack these shows on and watch along these school holidays.

Clare Rigden

Tens of thousands of centuries-old books in Hungary are infested with beetles. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumHungary's oldest library is fighting beetle infestation

A medieval abbey in Hungary is battling a beetle infestation that's threatening its ancient book collection.

JUSTIN SPIKE

Eric Idle feels lucky but misses some of his comedy heroes who he worked with in his heyday. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumEric Idle feels lucky every day after surviving cancer

Monty Python star Eric Idle says surviving pancreatic cancer makes him feel lucky every day, despite missing some of his comedy heroes who are no longer around.

Hannah Roberts

Nicholas Dinopoulos conducts the Giovanni Consort 30th Anniversary Gala at Guildford Grammar School Chapel on Saturday.

Choral livePremiumSt Mary’s and Guildford Grammar host choral splendour

Giovanni Consort honour ecclesiastical origins of their core Renaissance repertoire with recitals to mark their 30th anniversary.

David Cusworth

Soprano Samantha Clarke sings Britten's Illuminations with WA Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Edward Gardner at Winthrop Hall on Friday.

Classical livePremiumWASO brings Schubert, Britten, Brahms to Winthrop Hall

Samantha Clarke and Edward Gardner set the seal on scintillating Schubert, Britten and Brahms with WA Symphony Orchestra at Winthrop Hall.

David Cusworth

President Donald Trump called O’Donnell, who has feuded with him since before he became president, a ‘threat to humanity’.

The NightlyTrump threatens to strip Rosie O’Donnell of US citizenship

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump is weighing using the power of the government against one of his long-time nemeses, comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell, threatening to revoke her citizenship.

Ashley Ahn, Shawn McCreesh and Hamed Aleaziz

Beetles are eating holes in the pages of ancient books at the Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumHeritage-listed library battling beetles to save books

A medieval abbey in Hungary is battling a beetle infestation threatening its ancient book collection.

Justin Spike

The Rookie is the little show that could.

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Why is everyone losing their minds over The Rookie?

Why is a crime drama about a 40-something police rookie one of the most buzzed-about shows in the world?

Clare Rigden

Dr Ann's Secret Lives is coming to ABC.

TVCommentsDr Ann heads west for new ABC science show

ABC’s resident nature lover Dr Ann Jones is back with a new show on the secret lives of wildlife. As she heads to WA, she meets some of our animals, including a deadly one, and the fellow ‘nerds’ who love them.

Clare Rigden

Emergency doctor and author Michelle Johnston at Royal Perth Hospital.

booksCommentsFrom the emergency room to remote Russia

Michelle Johnston spends her days as a doctor in the intensity of Royal Perth Hospital’s emergency room. But her career as an author took her to a dangerous sliver of land on the Caspian Sea, looking for war.

Alison Wakeham

Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier, the stars of Beauty And The Beast, in Crown Perth for STM. Styling: Zara Bryson

Beauty And The BeastOpposites attract? A tale as old as time

Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier disagree on music, movies, the latest bingeable series and the weather. But on the Beauty And The Beast stage — coming soon to Perth — their chemistry is undeniable.

Jade Jurewicz

Neuschwanstein is one of several fairy-tale palaces in Bavaria to receive world heritage status. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumBavaria's fairy-tale palaces get world heritage status

Neuschwanstein castle - the original inspiration for the Disney logo - has become one of several fairy-tale castles in Bavaria to receive world heritage status.

Staff Writers

Heads Of State.

Reel Talk PremiumAnother mindless watch for your Tuesday night

With considerable star power, Heads Of State may not blow your mind, but it’s not the worst way to spend a Tuesday evening.

Ben O’Shea

The Khmer Rouge regime used Cambodia's Choeung Ek as an execution site and mass grave. (AP PHOTO)

ArtsPremiumCambodia sites of Khmer Rouge brutality heritage listed

UNESCO has added three sites used by Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge regime for torture and executions 50 years ago to its World Heritage List.

Sopheng Cheang

Neighbours has come to an end once again, with the revival wrapping up filming. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumNeighbours revival ends with chance for 'new chapter'

Neighbours will see its latest series finish in December after 40 years on TV, with the cast wrapping filming on the revival in Melbourne.

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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David Corenswet in Superman.

Reel TalkPremiumHope returns to the DC Universe in Superman

It was a low bar to clear, but James Gunn’s newest addition to the Superman franchise may be the best since Christopher Reeve pulled on the blue tights in 1981.

Ben O’Shea

Untamed sees Eric Bana return to the small screen for the first time since 2018.

TVCommentsEverything worth watching on TV this week

Untamed, Big Backyard Quiz, The Institute, Bookish and The Summer I Turned Pretty: here’s what we’re watching and enjoying on TV this week.

Clare Rigden

Ngalak Nidja Bilya.

Your WeekPremiumWhat’s on this week in Perth

Your weekly guide to the best events taking place around town.

Belle Taylor

The Preatures, from left, Jack Moffitt, Gideon Bensen, Luke Davison, Isabella Manfredi and Thomas Champion.

Is this how you feel?PremiumAll the feels as The Preatures pull off unexpected come back

After betrayal and exploitation, Sydney rockers reunite and return to celebrate 10th anniversary of hit debut album, Blue Planet Eyes

Simon Collins

Purple puppet comedian Randy Feltface at Elizabeth Quay.

ComedyPremiumComedian bananas about ending tour in Perth

Current world events are not helping the more chilled-out vibe purple puppet comedian Randy Feltface has embraced towards the latter part of his 20-year career.

Tanya MacNaughton