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Tom Grater International Film ReporterNetflix has appointed Que Minh Luu as Director, Local Originals for Australia. She is joining from broadcaster ABC and will be based in Sydney.The exec announced the news on twitter, thanking her former ABC colleagues and adding that she was “ready to get crackin’ on this streaming biz”.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefGlobal streaming giant Netflix has hired Que Minh Luu as its director of local originals for Australia. She was previously an executive producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.The move is understood to signal a greater commitment by Netflix to commissioning more local content from Australia.

Carole Horst Although born in the U.S., Toby Wallace grew up in Australia. He’s made a splash in films such as the critically acclaimed “Boys in the Trees” and TV series “Romper Stomper.” He can been seen on Netflix’s hit supernatural thriller series “The Society,” playing the evil teen Campbell Eliot.

Netflix chiefs have pulled four of Australian comedian Chris Lilley’s shows due to their inclusion of blackface or racially insensitive characters. Earlier this week, BBC and Netflix executives pulled British TV comedy Little Britain from online streaming platforms following the Black Lives Matter protests that have spread across the world since the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minnesota on 25 May.

Netflix chiefs have pulled four of Australian comedian Chris Lilley’s shows that feature him using blackface or playing other racially insensitive characters.

Also Read: Netflix Launches 'Black Lives Matter' Collection With More Than 45 Films, TV Series and DocsNetflix declined to comment on the decision to remove four of Lilley’s shows and representatives for Lilley did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request.More to come…Summer is less than a month away and with everyone staying at home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we’re imagining your plans for June, July and August have more to do with TV listings than usual.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNetflix has removed four comedy shows featuring outspoken Australian performer Chris Lilley from its platform in Australia and New Zealand.Lilley’s questionable depictions of characters in a range of shows have previously raised questions about racial discrimination. Now they have run afoul of the global reevaluation of Black people’s position in society, and their on-screen portrayal, following the death of George Floyd in the custody of U.S.

Also Read: Netflix Launches 'Black Lives Matter' Collection With More Than 45 Films, TV Series and DocsNetflix declined to comment on the decision to remove four of Lilley’s shows and representatives for Lilley did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request.More to come…Summer is less than a month away and with everyone staying at home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we’re imagining your plans for June, July and August have more to do with TV listings than usual.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorEXCLUSIVE: Netflix and the BBC were in lockstep over the decision to remove episodes of Little Britain from their libraries after the British comedy featured blackface sketches, but differences of views are appearing over other shows.In the heat of the Black Lives Matter movement, Deadline can reveal that Netflix has removed four shows from controversial Australian comedian Chris Lilley from its services in Australia and New Zealand.Angry Boys, Summer Heights

The Australian Dream, a feature-length documentary from Dogwoof.The Australian Dream is a documentary that uses the remarkable and inspirational story of Indigenous AFL legend Adam Goodes as the prism through which to tell a deep and powerful story about race, identity and belonging. The film unpicks the events of the 2013-15 AFL seasons and asks fundamental questions about the nature of racism and discrimination in society today.

We should be enjoying season seven of Love Island right now, seeing a new batch of singletons trying to find love in the iconic villa.

Welcoming a baby into the world is a massive event for any parent, but one Aussie mum experienced the ultimate birthing experience - bringing her daughter to life while seated on the road of Sydney's M7 motorway.

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Baker Boy, the award-winning indigenous Australian rapper, has shared a powerful statement on the insidious nature of racism around the globe and in his homeland.Taking to Instagram, the hip-hop artist explains that he’s been called out for “not publicly sharing my rage about what is happening right now.”Baker (real name Danzal Baker) says he chooses a “path of positivity and light” with his musical persona, and typically leaves politics out of his dialogue on social media.There’s no doubt about

The Australian prime minister is calling for an investigation after two Aussie journalists were assaulted by police during a protest on live television.

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While giving birth is normally a private event, one mum has chosen to live stream her labour and waterbirth to her 55,000 Instagram followers.

In honour of Australia’s first-ever “Thank a First Responder Day”, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a video doing just that.

Famous big wave surf champion Ross Clarke-Jones is reportedly suing Australian Survivor producers Endemol Shine after he suffered a debilitating injury during one of the show’s challenges in 2019.