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AUGUST 2021

The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday September 1.
In the late 90s, Rachael Leigh Cook was everywhere. Then one 'bad' movie changed everything.
Sarah Bailey set a goal to write her first book before her 35th birthday. Here's how she did it.
The most perilous place in Australia's COVID outbreak is nowhere near Sydney.
"Wake up, Mummy." The gripping story behind Stan's new true crime series, Deceit.
"Craig Kelly, don’t you dare ever text me again."
'We earn less for doing for the same job.' Why the Paralympics still has a long way to go.
Zoë Kravitz had a 'pandemic divorce'. Now it seems she's dating Channing Tatum.
The 9 shows everyone will be watching in September.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday August 31.
"It's old and clunky." All the photos from The Block's master bedroom reveal in one place.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday August 30.
'They're strip searched, even after a c-section.' The reality of Indigenous women giving birth in custody.
In 2011, Amy Winehouse performed with her goddaughter. Three days later, she was found dead.
The 7 books everyone will be reading in September.
Where are they now? The cast of She's All That, 23 years later.
"Our kids are just as scared as we are." The principal's letter every parent needs to read.
"We'll never go back to school." Maria is receiving messages from inside Afghanistan.
Pfizer approved for Australians 12 and over, and everything else you need to know today.
"Sorry, Don Draper." The 8 best TV shows about the worst people, ranked.
"The very definition of a page turner." The 11 books we couldn't put down this month.
"I had no idea it would hit me this hard". The reality of getting COVID-19 in Sydney right now.
20 years ago, a sinking fishing boat changed the way Australia treats asylum seekers.
Should I Watch It? Kevin Can F**k Himself, the new dark sitcom with a murderous twist.
Paralympian Emma Booth was in a near-fatal car accident. She said she "wouldn't change a thing".
Why everyone is talking about Nirvana's Nevermind, 30 years after it was released.
Packed to the Rafters is returning with a "new Rachel". Here's everything you need to know.
The Ted Lasso Effect: 11 wholesome shows that feel like the hug you need right now.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday August 25.
"I feel utterly helpless." How parents of teens are really feeling right now.
Everything we know about the Nine Perfect Strangers cast. Including where you've seen them before.
Stevie Nicks had saved herself from addiction. Then her psychiatrist prescribed her a tranquilliser.
An Afghan athlete thought her Paralympic dream was over. Now Australia has helped get her to Tokyo.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday August 24.
"The styling is atrocious." All the photos from The Block's guest bathroom reveal in one place.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday August 23.
"I'm going to tell you the truth." How John Travolta spoke to his son about losing Kelly Preston.
"The house was haunted." Emily Hampshire on filming Stan's terrifying new series Chapelwaite.
We need to talk about millennials... and their obsession with water bottles.
Five incredible Aussie athletes to keep an eye on at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
'Cancer is still going to happen.' 5 health checks you shouldn't miss, even during lockdown.
'They have made choices to be Scientologists.' Nicole Kidman's relationship with her oldest children.
7 police hospitalised and over $1 million in fines: What exactly happened at the anti-lockdown protests in Sydney and Melbourne.
Protestors clash with police in Melbourne: What you need to know about COVID-19 this weekend.
In 2014, Alexandra Daddario decided to do a "tactical" nude scene. It changed her entire career.
'I spend my entire life watching bingeable comedies. Here are 11 you probably haven't seen.'
Lockdown extended and new restrictions: What we learnt from Gladys Berejiklian's press conference.
8 things you need to know before you watch Nine Perfect Strangers this weekend.
When Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's relationship looked perfect, there was an 'implosion'.
From Bo Burnham to Ali Wong: Here are the very best comedy specials on Netflix right now.
'Under 40s need to have priority.' An epidemiologist on Sydney's way out of lockdown.
A Dyson vacuum, and 11 other steals our lifestyle team are eyeing in the Afterpay Day sales.
5 women who were 'vaccine hesitant' share what changed their mind.
Owen Wilson has always been the 'funny guy'. Off camera, he's been fighting a dark battle.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday August 19.
The news is dark right now. Here's what you can do to make the world a little better.
5 quick facts about Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout that will make you feel better.
From child star to coming out: Mae Whitman's life in the spotlight.
'COVID isn't the biggest threat to my newborn daughter. Climate change is.'
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday August 18.
Exactly what you can do to help people in Afghanistan right now.
"Was the luggage scene... real?" 7 questions we have after watching The White Lotus finale.
“I haven’t slept, even for a minute." The reality of being an Australian in Kabul right now.
The Presley curse: The many tragedies surrounding Elvis Presley, before and after his death.
'Can I go to the playground?' All your questions about Melbourne's lockdown, answered.
ACT lockdown extended: The news stories you need to know today, Monday August 16.
"I hate it." All the photos from The Block's guest bedroom reveal in one place.
'I'm living through my sixth Melbourne lockdown. I don't feel angry this time around.'
"There's a lot of fear." What happens when COVID-19 seeps into a regional community.
'I’m obsessed with true crime and TV. Here are the very best true crime-inspired TV series.'
Dani's 50-year-old teacher admitted he 'had a thing' for her. Then he invited her over.
"Another step toward justice." Britney Spears' father Jamie will step down as her conservator.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday August 13.
Canberra to go into lockdown, and everything else you need to know today, Thursday August 12.
For years, David Schwimmer couldn't escape Ross Geller. Now he knows how good he had it.
Mamamia recaps The Bachelor: A heated confrontation leads to one woman walking from the mansion.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday August 11.
In northern NSW, a COVID-19 denier has put 150,000 people into lockdown.
A critical report on climate change has been released. Here are 6 things you need to know.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Tuesday August 10.
Who dies in The White Lotus? All the theories in one place.
Is Jeanette guilty? That Cruel Summer twist ending, explained.
"I got the story wrong." A quick recap of the Jessie J and Nicki Minaj 'Bang Bang' drama.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday August 9.
An ongoing feud with Mariah Carey and 'ghost singers': 11 things you didn't know about JLo.
5 questions you have about Olympic high jumper Nicola McDermott, answered.
How did Melbourne's latest COVID-19 outbreak start? Everything we know.
'It's tacky and gross.' All the photos from The Block's house decider challenge in one place.
4 things you forgot happened on the last season of Celebrity Big Brother.
Which Beauty and the Geek couples are still together? A very thorough investigation.
More of NSW locked down as cases climb: What you need to know about COVID-19 this weekend.
'I watch TV for a living. Here are 12 UK crime thrillers you probably haven't watched yet.'
Should I Read It? The Husbands, a page-turning domestic drama with an unexpected twist.
11 of the best shows streaming for free on SBS On Demand.
Kate Bosworth just took the crown for the most confusing celebrity breakup announcement.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Friday August 6.
"I'm so f**king angry." The internet's longest list of things we're pissed off about right now.
The selfless moment between two Australian athletes that will go down in history.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Thursday August 5.
From fleeing war-torn Sudan to fourth in the 800m Olympic final: The incredible story of Peter Bol.
Should I Watch It? Cruel Summer, the twisty new series about a teen who disappears.
Australia, we need to talk about the mullets.
'It goes way beyond a language barrier.' Why our approach to south-west Sydney isn't working.
SORTED: 16 of the best workouts you can do at home.
How much money do Olympic athletes actually make from winning a medal?
Mamamia recaps The Bachelor: The world's most confusing friendship.
Should I Read It? The Last Thing He Told Me, the bestseller that's about to become a TV series.
The two numbers that will determine when Sydney's lockdown ends.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Wednesday August 4.
Mamamia recaps the Beauty and the Geek finale: THE MOST DESERVING WINNERS.
Victoria to enter a snap seven-day lockdown from tonight.
You're about to see Bruce Springsteen's daughter Jessica compete at the Tokyo Olympics.
Mamamia recaps Beauty and the Geek: A geek tells his beauty he loves her.
From fleeing war-torn Sudan to Australian Olympic finalist: The story of Peter Bol.
From masses of jewellery to false starts: The 6 questions we have about the athletics, answered.
The Australian and international news stories you need to know today, Monday August 2.
What happens when we reach the 70 per cent vaccination rate? Exactly what we know.
"I thought I was losing my mind." Emily Seebohm's life before the Tokyo Olympics.
Mamamia recaps Beauty and the Geek: SO. MANY. MAKEOVERS.
9 new cases and a missing link: Everything we know about Queensland's growing outbreak.