Lexie Cartwright @LexieCartwright
Senior entertainment writer @newscomauHQ. [email protected]. Views mine. news.com.au Sydney, New South Wales Joined January 2010-
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Australia’s state health ministers unite to call for endometriosis action. @newscomauHQ news.com.au/national/polit…
The incredibly brave @JulieSnook helps launch our week-long ‘About Bloody Time’ campaign with her own deeply personal story @newscomauHQ news.com.au/lifestyle/heal…
Breaking my months-long Twitter silence to share one of my favourite stories ever. @KirstenDrysdale @newscomauHQ news.com.au/entertainment/…
It’s been an absolute week for Royal watchers #Coronation news.com.au/entertainment/…
🍯 🎈 Winnie the Pooh and Piglet celebrate The King's love of nature at the #CoronationConcert
As soon as this happened everyone said, “PRINCESS CHARLOTTE WAVING!” #Coronation 🥹 @newscomauHQ
They’re here! #Coronation @newscomauHQ
.@LexieCartwright & I are on the ground in Westminster as all the action unfolds 🇬🇧🇬🇧 Follow all the #coronation updates @newscomauHQ
.@LexieCartwright & I are on the ground in Westminster as all the action unfolds 🇬🇧🇬🇧 Follow all the #coronation updates @newscomauHQ
It’s started raining.. Prince William had told fans earlier in the week to pray for good weather. #Coronation
Large crowds gathered in Whitehall are getting a pre-procession show #Coronation @newscomauHQ
Well, this was a fun pre-#coronation surprise! Popped over to the historic Dog & Duck pub with Will & Kate just 2 days out from the big day. (Pls note Kate waving back at me & @LexieCartwright) @newscomauHQ
Given how frantically @brontecoy and I were waving at Kate, it was only fair we got a wave back! @newscomauHQ
The Prince and Princess of Wales visit the Dog and Duck pub in Soho - chatted and took selfies with fans! They’re praying for good weather for the #Coronation @newscomauHQ
Westminster Abbey is getting ready for the big day.. police everywhere and a heavily guarded van just drove in. Two more sleeps! #Coronation
A British think tank called @Civitas_UK has warned the royal family 'is on the brink of collapse' They tell me why in today's episode of I've Got News For You Listen here: apple.co/3KTNPRF | @newscomauHQ Also feat. @brontecoy @LexieCartwright
This week on #SkipIntro: We're joined by entertainment reporter @LexieCartwright to discuss a very steamy episode four of #HouseoftheDragon, along with the new doco series The Anarchists. Listen now: bit.ly/SkipIntroPod
This week on #SkipIntro we're all about the dragons. John and Ali are joined by entertainment reporters @jmoconfidential and @LexieCartwright to talk all things Westeros, #GameofThrones and the premiere episode of #HouseoftheDragon. Listen now: bit.ly/SkipIntroPod
Who are the best and worst celebrities to interview? The @newscomauHQ entertainment team (@bondnickbond @brontecoy @LexieCartwright) share their highlights and horror stories on 'I've Got News For You' Listen here: apple.co/32VR2yj
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481 Followers 2K Following We work with people who make the world a better place, building profiles and brands through strategic communications and partnerships. Established in 2012.My desk bestie @natalieisbrown and @LexieCartwright (+ co.) have championed this essential @newscomauHQ fight for better endo care, and it's finally Bloody™ here! 💕 Sign the petition and keep your eyes peeled for their work ✍ chng.it/fFnpfwtqFighti…
It is with mixed emotions we farewell Kochie. Sadness as one chapter closes, admiration as we reflect on his incredible innings and excitement to see what lies ahead. Passionate, committed, outspoken, but most importantly, kind and generous 1/2
"I have loved every single minute of it" After a remarkable 21 years at the helm of Australia’s #1 brekky program, an emotional David Koch has decided it is time to hang up the boots. @kochie_online #sunriseon7
@LexieCartwright just read your article on Bunnings and dogs. This is my dog, his name is also Dobby ;)
@LexieCartwright Agree. My dogs are better behaved than most people’s toddlers. If owners keep their dogs in a trolley there’s no problem. Bravo @Bunnings. Keep up the good work.
UPDATE The sledge that ignited Cody Walker’s attack on Panthers trainer smh.com.au/sport/nrl/rabb…
@MatthewCreatur @MichaelChammas Exactly, he piped up to Cartwright like he did to the eels, Cody sticks up for his team mates, the trainer should keep his mouth shut. Cody had no problem with any player just the trainer who does more taking than penrith players
@HipsterPickup @LexieCartwright It does not make them right. Only intelligent people can truly appreciate tthe final season. And they are not a majority on Earth.
@LexieCartwright I just read your opinion about GOT. I could not agree more. I was so happy to read this. Those who criticised the final season did not understand what GOT was about.
To all the films in release, to all the studios, and to all the exhibitors: congratulations. To the audience: thank you for venturing out and allowing us to entertain you. See you at the movies.
@LexieCartwright thank you for calling a spade a spade in this article. Refreshing. news.com.au/entertainment/…
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@Damonalbarn I was such a big fan of yours until I saw this. I write ALL of my own songs. Your hot take is completely false and SO damaging. You don’t have to like my songs but it’s really fucked up to try and discredit my writing. WOW.
Albarn also spills his thoughts on some of today's chart-topping music artists. Billie Eilish? "I think she’s exceptional." Taylor Swift? "She doesn’t write her own songs." latimes.com/entertainment-…
I'm sad I don't know when I'll see my family again - or even have an idea of when to hold out hope for. And I'm tired of grieving my Dad without them. That's all I've got. Thinking of everyone else who feels the same today ❤️
I don't have the energy to attempt any kind of nuanced conversation on borders anymore - especially not on this site. It's exhausting. But I will say this: I'm sad. I'm sad I won't be at my sister's wedding. I'm sad my daughter won't be with family for her first birthday.
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Wow. How’s The Qld Premier feel about these comments? A massive improvement from former CHO Dr Jeannette Young. #COVID19Aus 😷
Me out on the wing of my Jetstar flight to QLD trying not to be a close contact