Josh Thomas on being a celebrity crush and why he can’t rebrand like Madonna

Josh Thomas on being a celebrity crush and why he can’t rebrand like Madonna

The creator of Emmy-nominated series Please Like Me will tour Australia for the first time in five years with his new stand-up show.

  • byHannah Story

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Wendy Harmer on the price of being a trailblazer in a man’s world
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Wendy Harmer on the price of being a trailblazer in a man’s world

Even when she became the most powerful woman in Australian radio,Wendy Harmer was still “putting up” with men behaving badly around her.

  • byAndrew Hornery
‘I’m in a nice time in my life’:Rhys Nicholson drops the armour to talk marriage,careers … and getting ducks

‘I’m in a nice time in my life’:Rhys Nicholson drops the armour to talk marriage,careers … and getting ducks

The RuPaul’s Drag Race judge tied the knot at the Enmore Theatre and is about to release their first book and head on tour with Joel Creasey.

  • byHannah Story
Before Wendy Harmer agreed to marry her partner,there was one obstacle he had to clear

Before Wendy Harmer agreed to marry her partner,there was one obstacle he had to clear

“So many men didn’t want to take me out for breakfast after I’d eaten them alive for dinner.”

  • byWendy Harmer
Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat

Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat

From Rainbow History lessons and victims of hacking to career changes and fart jokes,our reviewers take a look at the shows bringing the laughs,at Melbourne Fringe.

  • byDonna Demaio,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Tyson Wray,Cher Tan,Cameron Woodhead,Nell Geraets,Hannah Francis andLefa Singleton Norton
Rare cancer revealed as Cal Wilson’s cause of death

Rare cancer revealed as Cal Wilson’s cause of death

The Christchurch-born comedian,actor and writer died on Wednesday morning at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.

  • byKerrie O'Brien
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‘Tender,generous and talented’:Comedian and actor Cal Wilson dies
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‘Tender,generous and talented’:Comedian and actor Cal Wilson dies

Rebel Wilson is among the high-profile Australians who have paid tribute to the New Zealand-born comedian after her sudden death at the age of 53.

  • byKerrie O'Brien
Australian comedy has a culture problem. But there are solutions

Australian comedy has a culture problem. But there are solutions

Following reports of widespread abuse,harassment and sexual violence in the local scene,Australian women comedians offer suggestions for a path forward.

  • byHannah Story
Long weekend ahead:Best things to do in Brisbane this week

Long weekend ahead:Best things to do in Brisbane this week

Kitty Flanagan,Jet,Jimmy Rees and Lagerpalooza are just some of the hot events in Brisbane this week and over the King’s Birthday long weekend.

  • byNick Dent
‘I can understand the criticism’:Michael Hing on The Project,stand-up and leaving Triple J

‘I can understand the criticism’:Michael Hing on The Project,stand-up and leaving Triple J

The Project co-host says comedy’s changing audience means that there’s no more expectation he has to explain his heritage.

  • byBridget McManus
‘They turn a blind eye to it’:The open secret in Australian comedy

‘They turn a blind eye to it’:The open secret in Australian comedy

The allegations against Russell Brand have prompted Australian women comedians to speak out about their experiences in the comedy scene.

  • byHannah Story