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Don’t be fooled by the subdued return of the raging Roys; Olivia Colman gives Miss Havisham her mojo back; and Toni Collette heads a gripping adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s sci-fi bestseller

If you're one of the 9.5 million people who follow Celeste Barber on Instagram, you already know the Australian comedian will do just about anything for a laugh.

For an ancient philosophy, Stoicism is doing extremely well in 2023. Quotes from the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius litter my Instagram feed; you can find expert advice from modern Stoic thinkers on leadership, relationships, and, well, just about anything.

Celeste Barber dazzled in a magazine shoot, which was done when she was injured, before the release of her Netflix series, Wellmania.

Each month, Guardian Australia editors and critics pick out the upcoming titles they’ve already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

Brigid Delaney has been immersed in Stoicism since 2018 – and has had plenty of cause to use it since. Here’s a cheat sheet of what she learned

Friday: Prices are coming down but it’s not enough to tempt would-be home buyers as interest rates keep rising. Plus: writer Brigid Delaney learns to breathe

Friday: Timor-Leste president José Ramos-Horta may look to Beijing to secure a gas pipeline. Plus: where to holiday to escape a third La Niña

Friday: New analysis reveals the devastating intensification of heatwaves, floods, fires and droughts. Plus: what to read this month