Private Sydney
Chris Hemsworth treats fans to sneak peek of new film in Sydney
Andrew Hornery 9:28 PM It was when Chris Hemsworth became a father himself he was inspired to throw his star power behind the Australian Childhood Foundation, a charity which aims to protect some of the most vulnerable children in the country.
Rinehart heiress cosies up to mystery man
Andrew Hornery We only know him as "Simon", but on Thursday in Melbourne he only had eyes for one of the wealthiest heiresses in the world: Ginia Rinehart, the youngest of mining mogul Gina Rinehart's four children.
Tropfest has a history of near-death experiences
Andrew Hornery Former Sydney filmmaker turned New York television producer/director John Polson killed off his beloved Tropfest baby at the 11th hour this week, but this is not the first time Polson has skated on thin ice with the festival.
PS BRIEFS
Andrew Hornery As far as Hollywood bitchfights goes, Australian comedienne (though frankly PS has never really found her funny) Rebel Wilson versus Kylie and Kendall Jenner is certainly a juicy one.
PS JOH: Crowning glory
Andrew Hornery Joh Bailey is celebrating 30 years of coiffuring the heads of the rich and famous.
PS: Doctor Who brings new dimension to Sydney space
Andrew Hornery On television he manages to travel space and time with not much than a supersonic screwdriver, the Tardis and an earnest assistant by his side.
Crazy legislation 'protects murderers', says magazine editor
Andrew Hornery Helen McCabe presents the 2015 Andrew Olle Media Lecture
Good luck Jupert, you'll need it
Andrew Hornery There is nothing quite like a freshly minted celebrity "hook-up" to get the keyboards singing.
PS: Mauboy-gate and more from Flemington
Andrew Hornery Jessica Mauboy inadvertently became the second-biggest story to come out of this year's Spring Racing Carnival after she was bumped from singing the national anthem just minutes before she was due to go on stage.
PS in The Birdcage
What happened in The Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup
Andrew Hornery The sun is shining but not quite as bright as some of the celebrity talent which have started to file into the Birdcage marquees at Flemington for this year's Melbourne Cup.
Marquee performers out in the Birdcage
Andrew Hornery It was probably the easiest $150,000 Hilary Swank has ever made. As the rain pelted down over Flemington's Birdcage marquees for Derby Day, the two-time Oscar winner was feted as the biggest celebrity to be trackside for 2015's start of the Melbourne Cup Carnival on what turned out to be a steamy and sticky afternoon.
Top celebrities give Flemington marquees a miss
Andrew Hornery The marquee hosts inside Flemington's famed Birdcage have struggled to woo celebrities with pulling power this year.
Accent coach helps stars to Strine
Andrew Hornery Whatever Australians make of the film The Dressmaker, there is one thing we all seem to be in agreement on: Kate Winslet has nailed the Aussie accent.
PS: Diva Awards show drag queens not quite extinct
Andrew Hornery Though fewer venues are available, drag queens still manage to find places strut their stuff.
Packer, Carey hit red carpet in Macau
Perry Williams James Packer and his girlfriend, Mariah Carey, finally appeared on the red carpet together as they officially opened Melco Crown's $4 billion Studio City Casino.
Sam Frost tipped to join Rove as co-host of 2DayFM breakfast show
Andrew Hornery She's apparently just found the love of her life on The Bachelorette, but Sam Frost is about to undertake what ranks as one of the great passion killers: waking up at ungodly hours to work in breakfast radio.
Tabloid Liz's birthday take on feminism less than super
Andrew Hornery Liz Hurley burst onto the pop culture radar in a Versace dress barely kept together with safety pins, but surely after all these years she has formed more compelling views on the world?
PS ANNACOREN Ultimate challenge faces Anna Coren
Andrew Hornery A new siege ahead as ultimate achiever Anna Coren travels unfamiliar territory.