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Why a comedian was at the centre of Whitlam's sacking

Half a decade on from the Whitlam dismissal, satirist Garry McDonald has revealed how he played his character Norman Gunston in the thick of the political saga.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

The Mother and Son reboot has fresh things to say about adult children and their ageing parents

Mother and Son has long been regarded as one of Australia’s greatest sitcoms. First airing in 1984, the tale of the ageing Maggie Beare and her hapless son, Arthur, was not only very funny, but revealed the pain, frustration and love that underpinned their relationship.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023

A nostalgic trip back to the original Mother and Son, reflecting on why it was so good

The idea of a slightly senile widow and her adult son living together might not sound like comedy fodder, but Mother and Son was hilarious. With a reboot in the works, here's why it was such a hit.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022