‘Not sexy enough’: Pia Miranda on the negative feedback young actors face
The star of Looking for Alibrandi and Australian Survivor winner on the challenges of showbiz, ideas of heaven – and a teen question that still haunts her.

The star of Looking for Alibrandi and Australian Survivor winner on the challenges of showbiz, ideas of heaven – and a teen question that still haunts her.
Just hand over the goods and don’t mention the discount, writes our Modern Guru.
Paralleling the vinyl-record revival, celebs are among the many making a “conscious move” away from digital towards analogue.
The Melbourne-born soprano hitting the high notes l Brandon Jack on AFL, writing – and that family feud | Cancer survivors find new joy | The future of history
The “one in, one out” immigration pact has sparked fury on both sides of the English Channel over forecasts it will return 50 people a week to French shores.
From the Finnish president’s lakeside summer residence, Alexander Stubb tells Peter Hartcher what Australia can learn from Finland’s experience.
There is uncertainty about who is calling the shots at the heart of the Trump administration. That presents risk, and opportunity, for allies like Australia.
Melbourne girl becomes a child star, conquers the operatic world and marries an English arts patron: Danielle de Niese’s life story reads like a libretto.
The bane of environmentalists and the scourge of maritime authorities, Jonathan Frearson is a dealer with a difference.
Poor Wi-Fi has long been a bugbear of cruise travellers. No more, although some aspects of staying connected are still annoying.
Catch all of the best moments from the Semi-final match between Jannik Sinner & Novak Djokovic, at Wimbledon 2025.
‘King Carlos’ will get his chance to join Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Bjorn Borg in winning three straight Wimbledon men’s titles, but Jannik Sinner is waiting for him.
Catch all of the best moments from the Semi-final match between Taylor Fritz v Carlos Alcaraz, at Wimbledon 2025.
The Murujuga Cultural Landscape has become Australia’s 21st World Heritage site along with the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu and Uluru.
With a deceptively appealing location in El Born, Borneta is a smart choice. Its time has truly come.
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.
Nicho Hynes scored a double in Cronulla’s 24-12 victory against the Dolphins on Friday night, but the victory won’t instil too much confidence in Cronulla fans.
Catch all of the best moments from the Semi-final match between Belinda Bencic v Iga Swiatek, at Wimbledon 2025.
As Anthony Albanese travels to China, the delegation will engage in panda diplomacy, but the trip is far more focused on tourism and trade.
Cronulla Sharks take on the Dolphins in Round 19 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Sharks Stadium, Sydney.
Nicho Hynes crosses for a match-winning try at Shark Park.
When Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC came to town, it was as much about the power of celebrity as it was about sport.
Max Feagai pounces of the line to push the Dolphins back into the contest.
A drug dealer has been found guilty of the murder of a Landsdale father.
Still reeling from an alleged arson attack barely a week ago, East Melbourne Synagogue threw open its doors to all faiths and all-comers in a Friday night ritual to heal.