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Unheard cut of 20-year-old interview with 'Banksy' appears to confirm his name — but is it all a joke?

Recorded before Banksy's 2003 show Turf Wars, the interviewer asks the artist about whether his name is Robert Banks. "It's Robbie," he replies. 
A Banksy mural of a man throwing a bunch of flowers is pictured inside three gold frames.

'Part of the culture': Why Australians have been obsessed with Doctor Who for 60 years

Doctor Who has been on our screens for 60 years. Australians have been loving and contributing to the show for that entire time. Find out how the Doctor remains connected to fans Down Under.
Two men's photograph inside an illustrated map of Australia.

analysis:Top Gear was a global phenomenon, but not even it could survive this scandal

There was a time when seemingly nothing could touch Top Gear, but presenter Andrew Flintoff's massive crash proves things have changed since the BBC behemoth's early days, writes Riley Stuart.
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BBC cancels Top Gear UK for the foreseeable future

A statement released by the broadcaster said new projects were being developed for hosts Freddie, Chris and Paddy. 
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They call it 'slot hoarding'. It might be the real reason your flight has been cancelled  

At the world's busiest airports, time slots allocated to airlines are an important way for airports to control space. But experts are calling out misuse of the system.
Qantas planes on Sydney airport tarmac

Former British PM Boris Johnson was 'bamboozled' by COVID stats, inquiry hears

Boris Johnson struggled to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic, his chief scientific adviser tells a public inquiry.
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Stunning Foord goal helps keep Arsenal in touch of Chelsea in the Women's Super League

Matildas star Caitlin Foord scores a goal from outside the box as Arsenal stays within reaching distance of Sam Kerr's Chelsea.
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Optus boss says it's an 'appropriate time' to step down, ASX closes higher after energy rally — as it happened

Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns following the telco's recent service outage, while the Australian share market finished higher after energy stocks rallied.
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'Guileless charmer or calculated schemer': Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell puts her spin on class envy in Saltburn

Privilege, intrigue, deception: Barry Keoghan, Rosamund Pike and Aussie Jacob Elordi and stars in Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell's new film Saltburn.
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Everton deducted 10 points from English Premier League season

An independent panel found during the three-year financial period ending at the end of the 2021/22 season, the club had lost 124.5 million British pounds.
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How much of season six of The Crown is real?

Critics say the show took a "conservative approach" to her death, but that having Diana and Dodi Fayed appear to some characters after their death was "crass".
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How does Anthony Albanese's international travel stack up against other recent prime ministers?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been under attack from the Coalition and some sections of the media since he took office for the number of international trips he has taken. But how does he compare to other recent prime ministers?
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The battle to have a vaginal birth after a caesarean delivery in Australia

Vaginal birth after a previous caesarean shouldn't be a battle, but making it happen in Australia can be exhausting for some expectant parents.
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The first four episodes of The Crown's final series drop have dropped. Here's what we know about them

Set in 1997, the new episodes will dramatise the final weeks of Princess Diana's life — and the ramifications for the royal family.
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David Holmes was flying high as a Harry Potter stunt double – until he was paralysed on-set

In the wizarding world, Harry Potter is known as "the boy who lived". In reality, it's Daniel Radcliffe's main stunt double, David Holmes, who is lucky to be alive.
David, in a wheelchair, speaks to Daniel in a warehouse as Harry Potter costumes and props surround them.

UK court overrules government's plan to send asylum seekers to Africa

The British supreme court has deemed the scheme 'unlawful', dealing a blow to PM Rishi Sunak's flagship policy to 'stop the boats'.
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Duration: 2 minutes 26 seconds

Court rules UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is illegal

The UK Supreme Court rules the government's scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful, dealing a massive blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's election pledge on immigration.
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How similar are Princess Diana's costumes on The Crown to the real-life photos?

Costumer designers say they don't make every outfit an exact replica for characters on the royal drama, but certain outfits this season were non-negotiable. 
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Elizabeth Debicki in character as Princess Diana wearing a blue swimsuit

Sex, style and spoiled rich boys: Promising Young Woman director returns with a fever dream thriller

Emerald Fennell is back with a thrilling, dark satire set in an English mansion that doesn't shy away from the 'sticky and difficult' stuff.
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Robbie Williams has been touring solo for 25 years and some things have changed for the international superstar

More than 30 years after Robbie Williams was a member of British boy band Take That the pop star reflects on life as a megastar in a country close to his heart.
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Singer Robbie Williams poses in front of the camera at the Star casino in Sydney for the ARIA Awards.

Your interactive guide to Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle

In the latest wave of turbulence in Westminster, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reshuffled his ministerial team. Here’s how the key players have fared in the shake-up.
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Why has David Cameron been brought back into the British cabinet?

Monash University's Ben Wellings says the surprise has detracted from the sacking of former home secretary Suella Braverman.
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Duration: 4 minutes 58 seconds

The Thursday Murder Club is taking the world by storm — just don't call it cosy crime

Richard Osman is one of the most popular authors on the planet, and he's in Australia for the first time promoting his new book, The Last Devil to Die.
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David Cameron appointed British foreign secretary in shock comeback

The appointment comes amid PM Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle after the sacking of Suella Braverman as home secretary.
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Duration: 2 minutes 54 seconds

analysis:This political plot twist shocked Brits, but Australians know it well

Brits were shocked when a former prime minister was parachuted back into politics in the role of foreign minister on Monday, but many Australians know this story well, including how it could end.
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