Everyone laughs – but not always at the same thing. Four Melbourne comedians try to explain why different jokes appeal to different folks

Shaun Micallef loosened up and found himself the star of a commercial hit, writes Greg Hassall.

We all like a laugh but is the ultimate crack-up The Castle, The Chaser or Kenny, the plumber with a heart? Doug Hendrie goes on the hunt for our national funny bone.

Offence at Ben Stiller's jokes about "retards" poses questions about just when comedy crosses 'the line' and becomes offensive. Melinda Houston reports.

ASHTONFIELD Public School only opened last year and its teachers and students have come from near and far.