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Daniel Craig's character is the antithesis of James Bond. Picture Netflix

Ever longed to see the current James Bond send himself up? This is your big chance.

Satirical spoof about the uber rich

FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Trine Dyrholm in Margrete: Queen of the North. Picture: Supplied

Margrete is wonderfully played by Trine Dyrholm.

A serious and weighty drama

Anya Taylor-Joy in a scene from The Menu. Picture: Disney+

Most of the fun belongs to Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy.

Romp served up tongue-in-cheek

Australian group is advocating for TGA approval for MDMA and psilocybin therapies for mental illnesses

Vanessa's harrowing letter to PM seeking alternative depression treatment

Cudgee Primary School students Elliott Reeves, 8, and Harry Walz, 6, and Doug Heazlewood OAM at the Lone Pine tree planting. Picture by Sean McKenna

Donation of tree inspires students to explore their families' war history.

Donation of Lone Pine tree to symbolise friendship

Sam Cowling is excited to play under Dan O'Keefe in 2023. Picture by Eddie Guerrero

Blues leader feeling fresh after luckless injury run

Staff on the wings of a Qantas 747. Picture by Sylvia Liber. 

Despite profit expectations of $1.45 billion Qantas is refusing staff demands for better pay

Christmas travel disruptions loom as Qantas crew threaten strikes

Tony Urek and Belinda Cardinal with two of the Valais blacknose lambs - the first of that breed to be naturally conceived in Australia. Picture by Anthony Brady

The lambs are the first naturally conceived Valais sheep to be born in Australia.

Long wait to breed 'cute' lambs in Australia

Steve and Liz Griffin and Deon Cameron starred in the iconic Hammonds' adverts for business owner Nick Rule. Picture by Katrina Lovell

The iconic adverts produced one of those slogans that gets stuck in your head.

Iconic Hammonds' adverts stand the test of time

Krew Boylan stars as a Dolly Parton impersonator in Australian film Seriously Red. Picture Roadshow

This is not groundbreaking stuff, it's just fun.

Fun and heartfelt, just like Dolly

The Bluey balloon float has made its Thanksgiving parade debut in New York. (EPA PHOTO)

Revellers filled Manhattan streets to catch a glimpse of balloon based on iconic Australian cartoon.

Bluey stars in US Thanksgiving parade

While Australia's eastern states will see high than normal rainfall this summer, large parts of WA will see drier than average conditions. Picture by Bureau of Meteorology

Australia is also on track for its second wettest spring on record.

Wetter than usual summer ahead for Australian east coast, drier for west

A woman received horrific injuries after being run over by a slasher on a Queensland farm. Pictures by 7News

"I've never seen or heard of anything like this."

Woman run over by slasher in horrific farming accident

Neymar player from Brazil during a match against Serbia at the Lusail stadium for the 2022 World Cup championship. Picture by Pedro Martins/AGIF/Sipa USA

Goal scoring was low overnight but the shots that landed were powerful.

Everything you missed from FIFA World Cup day 5

PointsBet presents Yay or Neigh, a pre-race analysis of key races.

Spring carnival racing tips from PointsBet

Outlets at Melbourne's Chadstone shopping centre are offering hefty Black Friday discounts. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)

Myer stores across Australia will feature an extensive range of discounts.

From airfares to eczema cream: Black Friday bargains bigger than ever

Flooding in Victoria's north east inundates vineyards set to loss grapes before harvest.

Winegrowers brace for another difficult vintage amid sodden vineyards

Nowra tradie Jimmy Heffernan decided to mark the QR codes that have become the norm on his leg for life - and it actually works. Images: supplied.

Tradie gets QR code inked onto his leg

Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers' Stuart McKenzie gets up to 30 calls a day for possible call outs. Picture supplied 

From pressure bandaging to not washing bite wounds - the dos and don'ts of Aussie snake encounters.

'The difference between life and death': How to stay safe during snake season

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Premier Daniel Andrews has led Labor to victory at the Victoria election, for a third term in power. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Cheers erupt as Vic poll called for Labor

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture by AAP Image/Luis Ascui

The prediction drew cheers from Labor supporters

Labor wins third term in state election

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will lead Victoria into a third term in government under Labor. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor wins third term in Vic election

Roma Britnell is the projected winner of the South West Coast, retaining the seat she won in 2015 and 2018.

The projected result came earlier than expected, with just 10 per cent of votes counted.

Roma Britnell projected to win South West Coast

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy have their eyes on counting. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Groth declares Lib victory in Nepean

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LEFT: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. RIGHT: Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy. Pictures by AAP Image/Joel Carrett

As it happened: Labor returns to power

Polwarth Liberal MP Richard Riordan is on track for re-election, with ABC calling the race early.

The early results show swings away from the Labor Party in both south-west seats.

Coalition projected to win Polwarth, Lowan

Wendy Murley is preparing to say goodbye to Mickey Bourke's Koroit Hotel, a place she has called home for the past 22 years. Picture by Anthony Brady

Ready to serve last drinks and say farewell to famous hotel

Incumbent South West Coast MP Roma Britnell drove all across the electorate on election day, starting and finishing at Temperance Hall. Picture by Ben Silvester

Candidates said there was a "great vibe" around the booths, with voters polite and engaged.

South West Coast candidates excited as polls close

Jennifer Dennis, Renee Vaughan and Rebecca Hickey at Woodford Primary School.

Election day is here and hundreds have headed to voting centres.

Election day goes down a treat as polls sizzle

Ray White's Fergus Torpy with a crowd of about 35 people outside 8 Eliza Court, Warrnambool. 

North Warrnambool property sells under the hammer.

City home on the mark under the hammer

Jericho Cup sports day competitor Beth Clark with "Sovereign" at the Warrnambool Showgrounds. Picture by Sean McKenna

Victoria wins Jericho Cup State Challenge.

Pageantry puts history back in the saddle

Dani and Nick Amundsen with their children Isla, 2, and Logan, 5, and dog Indie moved to a three-acre lifestyle property at Illowa in April.

Families with equity in their homes upgrade to larger lifestyle properties due to the COVID-19 real estate boom.

'Like gold': Lifestyle properties in high demand as boom sees families upgrade

The Port Fairy Strawberry Fete is making a welcome return. 

Community ready to savour event comeback.

Tasty event ready to burst back into flavour

South West Coast MP Roma Britnell announces the Liberal pledge to fund the $36 million Lookout drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Warrnambool. The Liberals have made $75.1m of election promises in the electorate.

The Liberals committed to $75.1m in spending, while Labor pledged $20-$26m.

Liberals outspend Labor in South West Coast election promises

Man accused of attempted home invasion bailed with $50k surety

Clinton Hall, who passed away in July, running a Warrnambool triathlon event in 2020.

Creation of excellence award will also honour Hall.

Fun run to honour late talented runner

Former Australian Test cricketer Dennis Lillee is in Warrnambool for Sunday's Jericho Cup. Picture by Sean McKenna 

Australian cricketing legend in Warrnambool for Jericho Cup.

Test great worries for long-form cricket

Regional Roads Victoria is upgrading the Princes Highway West between Port Fairy and Tower Hill

'One of the most talked about roads in the region' to be upgraded.

Major tourism highway will be upgraded in post flood recovery

The stunning five-bedroom home has direct access to a secluded beach. It boasts incredible views and quality finishes.

A stunning beachfront property in Port Fairy is on the market for the first time.

Stunning beachfront home on market

The Australian men's hockey team celebrate with their gold medals after winning the final against India. The Illawarra walked away with two gold medals from the match and one each for Newcastle and regional Western Australia. Photo: Getty Images

Region by region, see who won what medals in the great 2014 Commonwealth Games medal race.

Commonwealth Games 2014: The battle of the regions

The Daimonds celebrate their gold medal. PICTURE: GETTY

Commonwealth Games Day 11: How it happened for the Aussies