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Aussies spend more on streaming but are watching less

Aussies spend more on streaming but are watching less

Video streaming is changing how Australians are entertained, but a new report shows the nation may be past the peak of media consumption.

Ariana Grande visits Land of Oz for Wicked premiere

Ariana Grande visits Land of Oz for Wicked premiere

Ariana Grande visits Land of Oz for Wicked premiere

Ariana Grande visits Land of Oz for Wicked premiere

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were among the stars at the Australian premiere of Wicked, a film version of the hit musical.

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

One of Australia's biggest performing arts centres is midway through a major renovation. But theatregoers will never see the most vital part of the project.

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Every dog has its day at the gallery (and cats too)

Every dog has its day at the gallery (and cats too)

Which side are you on? An art exhibition devoted to the love of humanity's furry friends has cats on one side of the gallery, and dogs on the other.

Sydney Festival bucks cost of living with $49 tickets

Sydney Festival bucks cost of living with $49 tickets

Director Olivia Ansell's final Sydney Festival presents a slate of 130 shows, with free events and cheap early-bird tickets.

Maestro of ominous music wins best film soundtrack

Maestro of ominous music wins best film soundtrack

A screen composer renowned for ominous beats and discordant orchestration has won score of the year for his work on yet another major feature film.

Seven news boss wants tax break to fight X, Facebook

Seven news boss wants tax break to fight X, Facebook

A tax on commercial broadcasters should be scrapped, Seven news boss Anthony De Ceglie says, as media companies deal with the "evil forces" of social media.

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Arts gift to find the next Jackman, McCune or Minchin

Arts gift to find the next Jackman, McCune or Minchin

Arts gift to find the next Jackman, McCune or Minchin

Arts gift to find the next Jackman, McCune or Minchin

The elite Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts will receive a $30 million donation from the Minderoo Foundation.

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on $14m artwork

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on $14m artwork

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on $14m artwork

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on $14m artwork

Lindy Lee's $14 million sculpture Ouroboros has been attracting onlookers and is setting tongues wagging outside the National Gallery of Australia.

Cold Chisel rocks out as Barnes scores another No.1 hit

Cold Chisel rocks out as Barnes scores another No.1 hit

Cold Chisel rocks out as Barnes scores another No.1 hit

Cold Chisel rocks out as Barnes scores another No.1 hit

As Cold Chisel play the first of two sold-out shows for the Melbourne leg of their national tour, Jimmy Barnes has scored another No.1 with his latest book.

The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The surreal world of René Magritte comes to Australia

The first-ever Australian retrospective dedicated to the influential surrealist René Magritte opens at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight

Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight

Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight

Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight

A massive metal sculpture has been unveiled at the National Gallery of Australia, with artist Lindy Lee relieved it turned out better than she imagined.

Mammoth impressionist exhibition returning to Australia

Mammoth impressionist exhibition returning to Australia

Mammoth impressionist exhibition returning to Australia

Mammoth impressionist exhibition returning to Australia

After an initial run was derailed by COVID lockdowns, one of the biggest ever French impressionist exhibitions to visit Australia is set to return to Melbourne.

Reddit, Wikipedia images inspire artist's Paris posting

Reddit, Wikipedia images inspire artist's Paris posting

Reddit, Wikipedia images inspire artist's Paris posting

Reddit, Wikipedia images inspire artist's Paris posting

Sydney artist Adele Warner has won the 2024 Brett Whiteley Travelling Arts Scholarship, earning her a three-month residency in the French capital.

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Temptation for New Order fans as band returns to Aust

Manchester synth-pop pioneers New Order are returning to play in Australia in March after their last tour was affected by the global pandemic.

Look out for a nineties revival as Fashion Week begins

Melbourne Fashion Week is under way, with citrus green and deep pink outfits bringing spring to the catwalk as the nineties threaten a comeback.

'Missing step' bridged with major Sydney concert venue

Proposals for redeveloping a key entertainment precinct in central Sydney will be considered, including plans for a new live performance venue.

Jazz festival is back, with a blueprint for live music

The revival of Wangaratta's jazz and blues festival, along with the national jazz awards, is some much-needed good news for Australia's live music scene.

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Gender-bending Yiddish play comes to Sydney Opera House

As the gender-bending play Yentl has found success onstage, it has had to contend with an intense political environment.

Tree by the sea takes out $100k sculpture prize

The annual Sculpture by the Sea competition has kicked off at Bondi after a few logistical hiccups.

One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

Regional music festivals are facing a precarious future, as figures show Australian musicians are making record amounts overseas.

Eddie Perfect to star in Aussie premiere of Beetlejuice

Eddie Perfect's adaptation of Beetlejuice has toured the US, and now it's coming to Australia, with Perfect in the title role.

Giant Insta-worthy sculpture to bring art to the people

A sculpture by British artist Thomas J Price will be installed outside the Museum of Contemporary Art, so big it will be visible from across Sydney Harbour.

George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer's

Newsman George Negus, instantly recognisable with his trademark moustache, will be remembered for his sharp mind and direct but disarming interview style.

'Very vocal' neighbours silenced to save music venues

People buying property near potentially noisy entertainment venues will accept an "eyes wide open clause" as part of changes aimed at reviving NSW night-life.

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