Crash pilot denies flying high and failing to fuel up
A former pilot, now a paraplegic after a crash, has vigorously denied failing to fuel up one of reality TV star Matt Wright's helicopters.
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Matt Wright blew up at pilots who went to the pub
After learning his pilots had called off an egg-collecting mission to go to the pub, Matt Wright sent angry texts, before apologising the next day.
Trial lays bare cowboy chopper ops in croc country
Crocodile eggs, choppers, cover-up claims and cocaine use have been canvassed in evidence during the opening weeks of Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright's trial.
Chopper death crash pilot details lies to investigators
Reality TV star Matt Wright asked a seriously injured pilot to manipulate helicopter flying hours after a fatal crash, a court has been told.
Young pilots idolised reality TV star, court told
Despite breaching aviation rules, TV reality star Matt Wright was looked up to by young pilots who readily obeyed his orders, a court has been told.
Outback Wrangler star ‘tampered with helicopter dash’
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright interfered with a helicopter's dashboard at a crash site in an attempt "to cover up previous rule breaking", a jury has heard.
Croc egg collector’s tears at reality TV star’s trial
Reality TV star Matt Wright failed to hand over a crashed chopper's maintenance release to air safety agencies and gave orders to "torch it", a jury has heard.
‘Felt like forever’: pilot details crash scene at trial
A bush pilot has described the scene after being first to arrive at a fatal helicopter crash at the trial of an Outback Wrangler reality TV star.
Crash pilot a ‘cocaine-using party animal’, court told
A jury has heard flight-time meters were regularly disconnected and paperwork falsified for reality TV star Matt Wright's helicopters before a fatal crash.
Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie
Home and Away royalty Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.
Reality TV star on trial after fatal chopper crash
Years after a fatal helicopter crash, a reality TV star is set to face trial on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice following delays.
Not guilty plea from Outback Wrangler after fatal crash
Outback Wrangler's Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice more than three years after a fatal helicopter crash.
Victim’s head missing as ex-TV star faces murder charge
Police are still searching for the head of a man who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by his partner, a former reality TV star.
MAFS ‘adventure’ sours as screen couple face court
A Married At First Sight groom has lamented how the program wasn't the "adventure I had planned" after taking out protective orders against his on-screen bride.
Legal win for widow after Outback Wrangler star’s death
The widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris "Willow" Wilson has welcomed a court ruling over his death in a helicopter crash while hunting crocodile eggs.
MAFS groom accused of retaliation against screen wife
A Married at First Sight groom has been accused of lying in his bid for protection against his on-screen wife, who he claims tried to destroy his life.
Jacob Elordi returns home in Narrow Road miniseries
A tale of love, war and memory, The Narrow Road to the Deep North sees Hollywood star Jacob Elordi playing an Australian for the first time in years.
Crowded market for streaming TV faces Max exodus
A new streaming service offers a host of big movies and small-screen hits, posing questions about the future of a crowded market for on-demand viewing.
Actors win top film awards – without being on screen
At the 2025 AACTA Awards, motion capture performances and voice acting have been recognised for the first time.
The Brutalist, Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes
The Brutalist and Emilia Perez have won top honours at the Golden Globes, while Australia stars missed out in Hollywood's star-studded start to awards season.
Foxtel sale a game changer for sports fans, industry
The $3.4 billion sale of Foxtel Group to British streaming behemoth DAZN is being called a landmark for Australian sports broadcasting.
‘People do feel sorry for you’: O’Keefe to enter rehab
Former TV star Andrew O'Keefe will enter rehab in a bid to turn his life around after pleading guilty to drug possession and a string of other charges.
Graham Norton ready to spend an evening with Australia
From the 'telly' to the stage, iconic TV host Graham Norton will venture on his first Australian tour to recount his time among the biggest stars.
Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate
Tim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants when the US vice presidential candidates face off in a televised debate.
Outback Wrangler star to face trial 3 years after crash
Three years after his friend died in a fatal helicopter crash, Outback Wrangler TV star Matt Wright will face trial in Darwin Supreme Court.
O’Keefe ‘lucky to be alive’ as bail revoked after OD
A magistrate has lamented the "absolutely tragic" legal dramas that have turned a former television host into a courtroom "frequent flyer", revoking his bail.
Ex-TV star’s ‘tendency’ to spit at woman seals DV case
Disgraced TV host Andrew O'Keefe has failed to overturn convictions for domestic violence, with a judge pointing to a previous time he spat at his victim.
The charge star crime-fighting actor didn’t see coming
Actor Simon Baker has avoided a conviction after appearing in a country town court over a drink-driving charge, complicated by a global tech outage.
Ex-cricket star Michael Slater remains behind bars
Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater who is accused of more than a dozen offences including choking has had a second bail application refused.
Second alleged Bluey bandit sniffed out over coin heist
Another man has been charged over the theft of tens of thousands of limited-edition coins minted in honour of the beloved children's hit TV show Bluey.
Veteran host Larry Emdur wins the 2024 Gold Logie
The Gold Logie has gone to Larry Emdur, while Boy Swallows Universe has won a swag of awards, with Best Lead Actor going to 15-year-old Felix Cameron.