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David Wenham unleashes his full power as Achilles.

One man, 100 minutes, five stars: We’ll be talking about this play for years to come

David Wenham rages and soars as the Poet in An Iliad.

  • John Shand

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The cast of ER.

Cut back on streamers? Here are 30 top shows to watch for free right now

If you have to rely on the free-to-air platforms for TV this summer, don’t panic, there are plenty of fine shows ready to go.

  • Craig Mathieson
The Lego Christmas display in the Myer windows.

Feeling festive? Your guide to Melbourne’s Christmas events, big and small

From Myer’s brick-tacular Lego windows, to Lachy Hulme’s Scrooge and a Kath & Kim drag parody, there is plenty to see and do in the city.

  • Cameron Woodhead
Bruce Hales (front left), the global leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, preaches in the US.

Exclusive Brethren launches podcast to ‘bust’ a barrage of bad press

It wasn’t so long ago the controversial church labelled the internet a “pipeline of filth″⁣. Now they’re launching a podcast – and announcing it on Instagram.

  • Angus Thomson, Stephen Brook and Linda Morris
Back in cinemas: actors Helen Thomson and David Wenham with Spit director Jonathon Teplitzky.

Back in thongs: David Wenham revives the beloved star of Gettin’ Square

Called a standalone comedy rather than a sequel, Spit has had a world premiere on the Gold Coast.

  • Garry Maddox
Australian TV and film to stream now (from top left) Eric Bana in The Dry; Kitty Flanagan in Fisk; Madeleine Sami, Kate Box and Nina Oyama in Deadloch; Aaron Pedersen in Mystery Road; and Scott Ryan in Mr Inbetween.

Tell ’em you’re streaming: 20 Australian TV shows and movies to watch this long weekend

From romcoms to thrillers and, yes, The Castle, these home-grown screen heroes will keep you watching this long weekend.

  • Craig Mathieson
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Wood with Asher Keddie, who plays Birdie, the character based on Wood. Keddie, a co-producer, was the “rocket fuel that sent the series into orbit”.

Toxic ex gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms, not me’

From a traumatic relationship came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book, and now, a TV series – proving all happy endings don’t look the same.

  • Stephanie Wood
David Wenham as Ebener Scrooge.

‘Wretched old sinner’: The unlikely role bringing joy to David Wenham

There’s no way to the acclaimed actor could refuse when offered the lead in a new stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
David Wenham hosts the ABC’s ‘The ABC Of...’

‘None of us knew’: How Wil Anderson surprised David Wenham on his ABC special

The much-loved actor interviews an array of prominent Australians and looks back at archival footage from the past 90 years in the six-part series The ABC of.

  • Kerrie O'Brien

The one question David Wenham’s mum asked whenever he landed a role

The Lord of the Rings actor credits his happy childhood to his caring, loving mum and six sisters.

  • Jane Rocca