PUZZLES

WIN! A SHARE IN $2000

COMPACT STARS

To win one of six prizes of $50, complete the puzzle and read the coloured squares to reveal a movie featuring Idris Elba (5). Write this title on the coupon.

SUDOKU

Slot the numbers 1 to 9 into every horizontal line, vertical row and 3 x 3 square. Here are three puzzles, graded from easy to hard.

SUPER CROSS

For a chance to win one of two prizes of $250, simply solve the crossword to reveal the name of an action adventure film featuring our pictured star (3,3,8) in the coloured squares. Write this on the entry coupon.

ACROSS

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