Australia has chosen a new leader. Last night saw Liberal Party leader Tony Abbott defeat Labor’s Kevin Rudd, becoming the country’s 28th prime minister. To say that the 2013 election trail has redefined political campaigning is an understatement. In a period that faces the issues of economic recovery, asylum seekers, carbon taxes and gay marriage,…
Offspring. It’s one of Australia’s most popular dramas. In fact, its lead star Asher Keddie won the 2013 Gold Logie for her portrayal of Nina Proudman. With Nina’s hilariously entertaining self-talk and sexual fantasies of a thirty something suburban woman, it’s a no brainer that this show would make brilliant television. But it turns out…
Originally published at http://atthefestival.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/work-family-and-romance-make-top-tv-work/ “Nina Proudman: what a mad bitch!” TV critic Ruth Ritchie opened her Writing Great TV commentary with her usual no holds barred approach. She was referring, of course, to the highly popular television character portrayed by Logie award winner Asher Keddie in Channel 10’s Offspring. Joining Ritchie on the panel were Offspring…
Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/the-best-show-australian-television/154880 BY ALICIA VRAJLAL Australian television has reached a new level of brilliance with Channel 9’s drama, House Husbands. The show explores the lives of four Melbourne men who take on the role of primary child carer while their spouses and partners earn a living. House Husbandshas proved to be a thought-provoking and heart-warmingly entertaining series.…
Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-mkr-babes-booted-mel-b-banned-agt-charlottes-new-toy-boy/160873 By ALICIA VRAJLAL Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks. I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. MKR: Bye babes My Kitchen Rules gatecrashers Ashlee Pham and Sophia Pou were finally eliminated from the Channel 7 reality show on Tuesday night. The Sydney…
Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-first-pic-chrissie-swans-bub-and-more/160324 By ALICIA VRAJLAL Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks. I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. First pic: Chrissie Swan’s bub Radio announcer and Can of Worms host Chrissie Swan has shared a photograph of her new bub, Peggy, on the Mix…
Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-ellen-arrives-down-under/160156 By ALICIA VRAJLAL Get the scoop on this week’s hottest Aussie gossip – everything from reality TV catfights to Summer Bay’s newest resident. I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. Ellen has arrived US talk show host Ellen Degeneres has finally arrived in Australia, after postponing her trip last week due…
Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-miranda-crashes-mkr-heats-hamish-and-andy-war/160032 By ALICIA VRAJLAL Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks. I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. Shane Watson and Lee Furlong welcome baby boy Congratulations to Australian cricketer Shane Watson and wife Lee Furlong who welcomed a baby boy last night…
Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/ozgossip-laras-leaf-blower-bingle-ashers-arty-new-bloke-lincoln-hits-hollywood/159923 By ALICIA VRAJLAL Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks. I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. Asher’s new love Offspring and Paper Giants star Asher Keddie has been approached to pose for the Archibalds before, but always turned it down. That’s all…
Originally published at http://www.ivillage.com.au/weeks-hottest-aussie-gossip/159456 By ALICIA VRAJLAL Get the scoop on this week’s best Aussie gossip – from new shows to hot frocks and dating shocks. I can also be found gossiping at ‘I Am Starstruck’. Panic on the Sunrise set as Grant Denyer passes out on air Channel 7’s Sunrise weatherman Grant Denyer passed out in a live…
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