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Celebrity publicist Max Markson, the man behind some of the country’s biggest TV deals, says Ms Wilga should capitalise on her survival story.

WA NEWSLost backpacker could get ‘serious money’ from survival tale

Celebrity publicist Max Markson says German backpacker Carolina Wilga’s incredible survival story is worth big bucks to the 26-year-old - and not just in Australia.

Jessica Evensen

Prince Harry walked through the minefield to support the work of a landmine clearance charity. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentHarry retraces Diana's footsteps through mine field

Prince Harry has retraced his mother's footsteps by walking through a minefield in Angola to highlight the importance of removing explosives from old war zones.

Staff Writers

The Tomorrowland main stage has been destroyed by fire two days before the event was set to begin.

THE NIGHTLYEnormous fire destroys Tomorrowland stage days before event

Just two days before 400,000 people were set to attend one of the world’s biggest and most renowned electronic dance music festivals, a fire has completely destroyed the main stage.

Max Corstorphan

The Tomorrowland main stage has been destroyed by fire.

MusicCommentsEnormous fire destroys Tomorrowland stage days before event

Just two days before 400,000 people were set to attend one of the world’s biggest and most renowned electronic dance music festivals, a fire has completely destroyed the main stage.

Max Corstorphan

Chase Sui Wonders in I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).

Reel TalkPremium90s summer slasher returns

I Know What You Did Last Summer was huge in the 90s — can this new reboot recapture some of that old magic?

Ben O’Shea

Shark Bait, the final team to take the plunge, featured a number of the district’s top cops.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

Here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern

Albany Advertiser

Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died suddenly during a tour with 'haunted' doll Annabelle.

The NightlyHaunted doll link to paranormal investigator’s sudden death

A paranormal investigator has died suddenly in eerie circumstances, sparking wild online speculation about the involvement of a doll that inspired the horror movie The Conjuring. 

Peta Rasdien

Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died suddenly during a tour with 'haunted' doll Annabelle.

World NewsCommentsHaunted doll link to paranormal investigator’s sudden death

A paranormal investigator has died suddenly in eerie circumstances, sparking wild online speculation about the involvement of a doll that inspired the horror movie The Conjuring. 

Peta Rasdien

Ernie Dingo & Phil Walleystack.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconYagan Square comes alive with music & film for NAIDOC Week

Renowned actor and original cast member of Bran Nue Dae, Ernie Dingo, made a special appearance in Perth.

Kellie Balaam

The About FACE Kids Choir in full voice at the 2024 concert.

kids choirAlbany’s young voices rise at annual About FACE concert

Two About FACE choirs will showcase the Great Southern’s best young voices at the conclusion of the ever-popular About FACE July holidays children’s choir camp at the Free Reformed Church on Friday night. 

Jacki Elezovich

Morceaux de Salon, with violinist Akiko Miyazawa and pianist Liam Wooding, at Lawson Flats on Monday.

Classical livePremiumSmorgasbord of chamber music fare

Bastille Day auspicious for French-style soiree, Morceaux de Salon, with violinist Akiko Miyazawa and pianist Liam Wooding at Lawson Flats.

David Cusworth

Rick Fenny, the ‘Red Dog Vet’, released his third book in his Red Dog Vet series and signed copies at Paperbark Merchants, Albany on July 11. Claire Middleton

Red dogPremiumRed Dog vet visits Albany to sign copies of new book ‘Marny’

Rick Fenny, the ‘Red Dog vet’ whose first book detailed his Albany childhood, has completed the third of his four-book series

Claire Middleton

Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca.

THE NIGHTLYAmerican Idol boss killed inside LA mansion

An American Idol executive and her husband have been killed in a gruesome double homicide inside their $7.5 million Los Angeles mansion.

Amy Lee

Eight White Lotus actors have been recognised with Emmy nominations. (AP PHOTO)

televisionCommentsSeverance, The Penguin lead nominations for Emmy Awards

Severance has received a leading 27 nominations for the television Emmy Awards.

Staff Writers

Eight White Lotus actors have been recognised with Emmy nominations. (AP PHOTO)

TVPremiumSeverance, The Penguin lead nominations for Emmy Awards

Severance has received a leading 27 nominations for the television Emmy Awards.

Staff Writers

Pedro Pascal attends ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Sydney Launch Event at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on July 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

MoviesCommentsPremiumPascal greets adoring fans at blue carpet movie premier

The Hollywood superstar was a real-life Mr Fantastic to hundreds of screaming fans on Tuesday night at a Sydney launch event for his latest movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. 

Ben O'Shea

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