A known Ukrainian prankster, draped in an Australian flag, attempted a stage incursion during the broadcast.

Australia's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Isaiah Firebrace has lit up the stage in the Ukrainian capital Kiev.

Fans can rest assured their treasured alternate universe is in good hands come year three, with casting of more big names.

Johann Wagner works nightshift these days in the Roxby Downs mines. He embarks on the six-hour drive from Port Lincoln for the seven-day shift on a week-on, week-off basis that makes even country football virtually impossible apart from the odd cameo.

With two Australians now in the final, Sweden, Italy and Portugal are firming as the countries standing between us and Eurovision glory.

If trophies could talk, then Samuel Johnson's silver Logie would have one heck of a story to tell.

The late-night host's never-ending barbs are really getting under the President's skin.

American TV host Steve Harvey has refused to apologise for telling staff not to talk to him.

Jamie Oliver slammed Liberal MP Peter Phelp's claims that the obesity crisis was overplayed.

The veteran ABC broadcaster Mark Colvin has signed off for good. His was a massive intellect and a rare talent.

Award-winning presenter Mark Colvin's death came after 20-year struggle with a rare auto-immune disease.

For discerning TV viewers, watching Nine's Last Resort appears to be just that.

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The label "reality TV" has long been recognised as a misnomer.

Pete Tong and singer Boy George have led tributes to DJ Robert Miles, famous for his huge hit Children, following his death aged 47.

Network Nine has been forced to defend a jackpot prize giveaway of $130,000 to a Today Show viewer, after an online petition purported that the whole thing was a "scam".

Could there have been a more perfectly timed 'Daily Show' reunion?

Radio host and comedian Dave Hughes has denied there were "crossed wires" about being shunned from a Seven Network game show after roasting chief executive Tim Worner at the Logies, but says he has since spoken to Mr Worner who did welcome him to join the show.

According to Coles and Woolworths, Australians won't buy bananas that are "too bent".

MasterChef judge and celebrity chef George Calombaris has been charged following an altercation with a rival fan at the A-League Grand Final on Sunday night.

Our pick of what's on the small screen this week.

The star of hit reality television series Dance Moms has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison after failing to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars earned in Australia.

One of the most anticipated new programs of the year, The Handmaid's Tale will air on the streaming platform SBS On Demand.

Isaiah Firebrace has won the hearts and voting hands of Europe, booking a slot in the final of the 62nd annual Eurovision Song Contest.

Mission: Impossible became a hit movie in 1996 and has already spawned four sequels, taking more than $US2.7 billion.