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Sydney Morning Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Looking for a new TV quiz show? Step into the backyard
BIG BACKYARD QUIZ ★★★★ It's taken exactly a year, but thank goodness this magnificently sardonic dose of healing humour, that burst onto the National Indigenous Television Network as a standalone special last NAIDOC Week, is back for a proper, 10-episode season. Testing celebrity contestants' knowledge of First Nations history, food and culture, with creative games and challenges, Big Backyard Quiz extends an invitation to all Australians to squirm, laugh and learn. 10 News First's Narelda Jacobs again takes up the mantle of cool, calm, and effortlessly funny quizmistress. And comedian and poet extraordinaire Steven Oliver who, in 2020, launched Australia's first Indigenous quiz show with his SBS arts-focussed format Faboriginal, assumes his position on the floor, facilitating riotous segments such as song-lyric guessing game 'Noongar Boodjaroke', food identifying challenge 'Gourmet Grub', the bullshit-detecting 'True God or Gammin' and the reverential 'Make Aunty Tea'. Together, they are the perfect hosting duo, his barely containable kinetic energy fizzing around the studio set that is laid with Astro turf and dressed to resemble a typical Australian suburban backyard, with washing on the line and outdoor lounges around a fire pit. At her podium – a plastic outdoor bar table in front of an ocean sunset backdrop – Jacobs holds court, allowing impromptu jokes time to settle as she keeps proceedings rolling along. The beauty of the show is that it allows non-Indigenous Australians to have a chuckle at their discomfort, in this so very Australian, neutral setting. It is clear, however, exactly whose backyard we are in. There are First Nations in-jokes and language. Much of the humour comes from staring down differences, inequality, prejudice, and this nation's shameful history. Sometimes the gags are gaspingly close to a line, but in the hands of astute comedians, permission to laugh is granted. The first episode absolutely goes there with regard to racist violence, and the failed Voice to parliament referendum. First to the party is Shari Sebbens, who is joined by Rhys Nicholson and Nina Oyama. On the opposing side, Meyne Wyatt has Emma Holland and Matt Okine. Having Indigenous team leaders almost have to apologise for the ignorance of their non-Indigenous charges poignantly flips the privilege dynamic. Appearing later this season are Rove McManus, Ernie Dingo, Tasma Walton and Peter Rowsthorn.
The Age
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Looking for a new TV quiz show? Step into the backyard
BIG BACKYARD QUIZ ★★★★ It's taken exactly a year, but thank goodness this magnificently sardonic dose of healing humour, that burst onto the National Indigenous Television Network as a standalone special last NAIDOC Week, is back for a proper, 10-episode season. Testing celebrity contestants' knowledge of First Nations history, food and culture, with creative games and challenges, Big Backyard Quiz extends an invitation to all Australians to squirm, laugh and learn. 10 News First's Narelda Jacobs again takes up the mantle of cool, calm, and effortlessly funny quizmistress. And comedian and poet extraordinaire Steven Oliver who, in 2020, launched Australia's first Indigenous quiz show with his SBS arts-focussed format Faboriginal, assumes his position on the floor, facilitating riotous segments such as song-lyric guessing game 'Noongar Boodjaroke', food identifying challenge 'Gourmet Grub', the bullshit-detecting 'True God or Gammin' and the reverential 'Make Aunty Tea'. Together, they are the perfect hosting duo, his barely containable kinetic energy fizzing around the studio set that is laid with Astro turf and dressed to resemble a typical Australian suburban backyard, with washing on the line and outdoor lounges around a fire pit. At her podium – a plastic outdoor bar table in front of an ocean sunset backdrop – Jacobs holds court, allowing impromptu jokes time to settle as she keeps proceedings rolling along. The beauty of the show is that it allows non-Indigenous Australians to have a chuckle at their discomfort, in this so very Australian, neutral setting. It is clear, however, exactly whose backyard we are in. There are First Nations in-jokes and language. Much of the humour comes from staring down differences, inequality, prejudice, and this nation's shameful history. Sometimes the gags are gaspingly close to a line, but in the hands of astute comedians, permission to laugh is granted. The first episode absolutely goes there with regard to racist violence, and the failed Voice to parliament referendum. First to the party is Shari Sebbens, who is joined by Rhys Nicholson and Nina Oyama. On the opposing side, Meyne Wyatt has Emma Holland and Matt Okine. Having Indigenous team leaders almost have to apologise for the ignorance of their non-Indigenous charges poignantly flips the privilege dynamic. Appearing later this season are Rove McManus, Ernie Dingo, Tasma Walton and Peter Rowsthorn.
Sky News AU
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Can't wait': Georgie Tunny announces exciting new TV role with Network 10 just days after leaving The Project
Former Project co-host Georgie Tunny has confirmed her next move, revealing she's staying with Network 10 as part of its new current affairs show, 10 News+. The 34-year-old presenter, who appeared on The Project for three years, joins the team just days after the long-running news program aired its final episode. "I've always been a fan of news delivered differently and am excited to be staying with the 10 family," Tunny said. "Can't wait to see where this new chapter leads!" 10 News+ launched Monday night, fronted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace - both formerly of Channel Seven - and replaces The Project as part of a sweeping schedule shake-up at the network. The revamped evening line-up now includes 10 News First at 5pm, followed by 10 News+ from 6pm, Sunday to Thursday. Tunny joins a robust team on 10 News+ that includes Angela Bishop, Ashleigh Raper, Bill Hogan, Brianna Parkins, Samantha Butler, Carrie-Anne Greenbank, and Claudia Vrdoljak. The move is a bittersweet one for Tunny, who broke down in tears as she farewelled The Project on air last Friday. "I can't actually look at you all, I'm so sorry, because you've just been an absolute dream to work with," she told co-hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Sam Taunton. "There can be a lot said about the media industry and its cat fights and all of this, but this has been a family from the beginning and I know that you'll still be in my life. "You can't get rid of me. I'm a stalker." It's not yet clear whether Melbourne-based Tunny will relocate to Sydney for her new role, with 10 News+ filmed at the network's Sydney studios. The presenter, who is engaged to performer Rob Mills, began her journalism career at the ABC where she spent four years as part of the News Breakfast team. She later hosted News Flash segments for Foxtel's now-defunct streaming service Flash before joining The Project in early 2022 following Carrie Bickmore's extended leave. In addition to her new 10 News+ role, Tunny was recently announced as the narrator for Channel 10's local edition of House Hunters Australia, which premiered in May. "Narrated by The Project's Georgie Tunny, the stakes are high as buyers tour three homes, each offering a unique mix of pros, cons, and unexpected decisions," the network said at the time. The news follows confusion surrounding The Project's official social media accounts, which continued to post content even after the show's cancellation. A day after the finale, the program's Instagram account featured a playful post that joked, "The bosses really should have changed the password from Password1." The anonymous admin, calling themselves the show's "social media hero"- followed up with a caption poking fun at executives: "Look who is in charge now. So, one question: what should I do with these accounts?" On Wednesday, the account returned once again, posting a tongue-in-cheek update: "Still cancelled. Still curious," alongside a caption expressing sadness over having "no one to share silly news with anymore."
The Guardian
19-06-2025
- The Guardian
Hit by a sonic boom, locals say the RAAF went quiet: Guardian 10 News First investigation
At 10.37am on 26 June 2023, the sleepy Queensland town of Greenvale was rocked by a gigantic blast in the sky. The 'blast' was an F-35, the most advanced aircraft in the Royal Australian Air Force, breaking the sound barrier directly overhead. Locals told the Guardian's Andrew Messenger the shockwave in its wake shattered windows, smashed light fittings and shook roofs. In a joint Guardian and 10 News First investigation, they say the RAAF has been quiet ever since
7NEWS
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
It's official - The Project has been axed
THE AXE SWINGS ON THE PROJECT Channel 10 has made it official. Staff at The Project have been told the show is coming to an end on June 27. Until today, staff had been kept in the dark, left to read headlines and stories from outsiders who knew more about the future of the show than they did. Despite staff on the show being kept in the dark until now, TV Blackbox released details over the weekend about its replacement show, including the show name. The new program will be called: Behind the Lines – A 10 News First Investigation. Wow, that's a mouthful. The outlet (of which I am a co-founder) has already revealed the show will air four nights per week at 6.30pm with a 'best of' or repeat episode on the typically low-rating Friday nights. This backs up everything I reported in my column last week when many still believed 10's new 'Investigations Unit' would only be making specials or a once-a-week show along the lines of 7NEWS Spotlight and 60 Minutes. Author Kyle Laidlaw reports that he has seen the logo and included these marketing materials in his report: 'Go behind the headlines with 10 News First as our reporters dig deep to uncover the facts, follow every lead, and expose stories that others try to keep hidden.' 'Hosted by Denham Hitchcock, this investigation series shines a light on issues that matter to Australians – holding the powerful to account with fearless journalism.' 'Real stories. Real impact. The truth, told straight.' Today The Australian is reporting the launch date for the new show will be Monday July 14. DINKLAGE BACKLASH The fallout from Disney's failed 'woke' version of Snow White isn't just being felt by lead actress Rachel Zegler, who will be lucky to secure any future roles in Hollywood. Zegler was an outspoken critic of the 1937 animated film, particularly its depiction of women and the 'stalkerish' nature of Snow White's relationship with the Prince. The backlash against her has been well documented. Now, actor Peter Dinklage is facing a backlash from his own community as little people take issue with his demand little people not depict the dwarfs. 'I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White — but you're still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ' he told Marc Maron on the WTF podcast. 'Take a step back and look at what you're doing there. It makes no sense to me. You're progressive in one way, but then you're still making that f**king backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together? What the f**k are you doing, man? Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox? I guess I'm not loud enough.' His comments in January 2022 made headlines around the world and Disney ended up using CGI characters to depict the dwarfs. So, at the end of the day, he was loud enough. But that's the problem. His 'privileged activism' had more power than those who would have been given jobs and made an income from the production if it had used little people to play the dwarfs. It's money Peter Dinklage doesn't need, but other working little people do. In fact, many in the community were angry at Disney for using CGI characters and angry at Dinklage for pushing his agenda. Former WWE Superstar Hornswoggle, and little person, summed it up best this past fortnight during an interview with Chris Van Vliet. 'F**k you Peter Dinklage piece of sh*t' he told Van Vilet. 'It still makes me mad. Like, he costed so many people jobs, so many people'. 'I think he wanted to make a statement and he thought he was making some cool hip thing, but it wasn't, when he did Elf that cheque cashed just fine. Tyrion Lannister was a role for a little person. He cashed that cheque for all those years. Like, I am okay, not going out for Brad Pitts roll, give me grumpy or happy or sleepy and major Disney remake'. But then Hornswoggle made his most important point. 'And then you're gonna have seven dwarves. Then there's extras, then there's stunt doubles that are all gonna get paid'. And when CGI was used, no-one in the little people community were paid. So, a win for Dinklage but a big loss for workers in the little people community who would have been happy for the work. Peter Dinklage can take the moral high ground because it doesn't affect him. He's not going to accept a role as Happy or Grumpy because he doesn't need that kind of money. He can be an artist. He can do the roles that he wants to do. That is what I'm calling 'privileged activism'. It's when someone can demand changes that won't affect them. Dinklage is not living week-to-week like many working actors in the little people community. Dinklage has his choice of roles and the financial clout to be able to turn roles down. Others aren't so lucky. It's one thing for Dinklage to demand change, it's another when he's taking money out of other people's pockets. THE BEST SHOW TO WATCH THIS WEEK The most compelling drama series this week isn't on television or a streaming service, it's happening inside Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts – and it's all being beamed live. I'm talking about the trial of Karen Read – a woman accused of fatally striking Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe and leaving him to die in the snow outside another officer's home after a night of drinking in January 2022. This trial has so many twists and turns it makes any fictional court drama seem tame. Watching the clips come into my feed though, I wonder if I am getting a one-sided view of the case or whether I'm seeing a true representation of what is happening. From what I'm seeing the prosecution is struggling, witnesses have changed their testimony and it certainly seems like a cover-up. But is that because it is people who believe Karen Read is innocent who are posting the majority of videos? While I'm loving the influx of moments from the trial, it reminds me of the importance of credible news – news that I can rely on to give me a complete overview of what is happening in a story, not just a one-sided view. We are lucky in this country to have news services on every channel that deliver a quality bulletin every night. No matter which one you watch, you can have faith you are getting all the facts. And that's important.
