Melbourne Victoria

Les Hill isn't sure he believes in second chances. But perhaps he should.

It may surprise about 0.3 per cent of Backchat's reading audience to hear this but I'll just go on and admit it anyway: I was an absolutely dreadful teenager.

Whatever! The Science of Teens, Australia's Heritage: National Treasures and The Solomon Treasures .

Disgraced radio queen Jackie O appears to have gone into hiding in the wake of her radio show's suspension.

The Librarians, Sin City Law: Butchered Innocence, Law & Order: SVU and Australia's Perfect Couple .

Radio and television host Kyle Sandilands was contemplating a bleak future last night after being sacked as a judge on Australian Idol .

They're not exactly health food, but by tweaking the recipe these doughnuts won't clog your arteries - quite as fast.

These dusky, thick and strong brews have arrived just in time to ease the mid-winter chill, writes Willie Simpson.

Good Tassie bubbly is coming to those who wait, writes Jeni Port.

Driving to Ascot Vale to review a basic little café, I feel more than a hint of trepidation.