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Shows postponed over Jimmy Barnes' shock surgery

Shows postponed over Jimmy Barnes' shock surgery

Cold Chisel frontman and solo artist Jimmy Barnes has been forced to postpone shows as he undergoes shock surgery related to hip pain.

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Music streaming is creating a monoculture of imported music, with research showing Australian tunes are being swamped by North American artists.

Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

Home office clocks on to win architecture prize

A functional home office is coveted by many work-from-home employees, with one example in Brisbane winning an award for architecture.

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Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin

Praiseworthy author Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin

Author Alexis Wright has become a two-time winner of the prestigious $60,000 Miles Franklin Literary Award, with her epic novel Praiseworthy.

Mind hacking CCTV monster stalks science gallery show

Mind hacking CCTV monster stalks science gallery show

Transcendence, parallel universes and the matrix: the links between western science fiction and eastern religion have inspired a new exhibition.

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

NGA acquires painting by 'nasty piece of work' Gauguin

The National Gallery of Australia has bought a significant artwork by Paul Gauguin, during its exhibition of works by the controversial painter.

Song spirals of ancestors will be heard in new work

Song spirals of ancestors will be heard in new work

A dance piece based on traditional Milkarri, or women's song spirals, of East Arnhem Land will premiere at the Darwin Festival this month.

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Social media summit to reveal evidence for teen ban bid

Social media summit to reveal evidence for teen ban bid

Social media summit to reveal evidence for teen ban bid

Social media summit to reveal evidence for teen ban bid

A joint state government summit on social media will address its "profound" harm on young people, and inform moves to impose age restrictions.

Aussie embroidery artist stitches her way to the moon

Aussie embroidery artist stitches her way to the moon

Aussie embroidery artist stitches her way to the moon

Aussie embroidery artist stitches her way to the moon

Cheryl Bridgart's latest stitched artworks are inspired by the moon, with her art being rocketed into space as part of the Lunar Codex project.

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Off-Broadway musical Titanique reimagines James Cameron's 1997 screen blockbuster Titanic as an absurdist queer celebration of pop legend Celine Dion.

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

The Australian entertainment industry is paying tribute to 'Neighbours' and 'Prisoner' actress Janet Andrewartha, who's died, aged 72.

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

A Queensland artist and dive enthusiast is hosting drawing sessions at the Museum of Underwater Art on the Great Barrier Reef - waterproof paper supplied.

Art runs in the family at Young Archies portrait awards

Art runs in the family at Young Archies portrait awards

Art runs in the family at Young Archies portrait awards

Art runs in the family at Young Archies portrait awards

A portrait of a best mate underwater in a Japanese anime helmet is among the winners at the 2024 Young Archies at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

A levy on tickets to artists such as Taylor Swift could help the likes of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, whose musicians still have to work other jobs.

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AFL grand final crowd to hear Katy Perry roar

Pop star Katy Perry will perform to a packed crowd at the MCG when she headlines pre-game entertainment at the AFL grand final.

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Three valuable artworks by Brett Whiteley were the centre of the late Ron Walker's art collection, but have been passed in at auction.

National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told

With iconic venues such as Brisbane's The Zoo unable to survive, Australia's live music industry needs a national rescue plan, an inquiry has been told.

Planned Nine newspaper strike to hit Olympics coverage

Journalists at Nine's newspapers will strike during the opening weekend of the Paris Olympics if the company doesn't come forward with a better pay offer.

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Don't be a drongo and help Aussie slang do a Bradbury

The Australian National Dictionary Centre's annual word appeal is off and running, with a focus on sports slang in an Olympic year.

Galactic zoom-out one of three Emmys nods for Aust firm

The Australian design firm that created the opening titles for the likes of The Crown has been nominated for three (more) Emmy Awards.

'Dystopian scenario' of AI music over human tunes

AI technology is moving so quickly that its algorithms could soon drive listeners to AI-made music, over songs written by human artists.

Country music singer awaits her transplant 'miracle'

Seleen McAlister was 11 when her mother received a liver transplant. Decades later, the Australian country music singer is waiting for her own life-saving gift.

Inside the tube of classic surf film Crystal Voyager

A digital remaster of 1973 surf classic Crystal Voyager will screen at the Sydney Opera House, 50 years after it premiered at the newly-built venue.

Corporate watchdog clears indigenous art centre

The ACCC has found no breaches of consumer law at the APY Art Centre Collective, but another regulator has told it to clean up its books.

New dance show Plagiary moves to the AI beat

Performers respond to AI-generated instructions in a new dance show - no judgment allowed, unless you're trying to work out what it means.

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