Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Arts

Supermodel Elle Macpherson returns to fashion runway

Supermodel Elle Macpherson returns to fashion runway

Australian supermodel Elle McPherson has returned to the catwalk for the first time in 16 years at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Aspiring designer turns fear of death into fashion

Aspiring designer turns fear of death into fashion

Aspiring designer turns fear of death into fashion

Aspiring designer turns fear of death into fashion

The Melbourne Fashion Festival showcases big name designers, but its graduate showcase provides a look at upcoming talent.

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

The glitter and glow of Mardi Gras has drawn some 120,000 people to Sydney's annual LGBTQI parade despite friction over police participation.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Mardi Gras float honours Timorese heritage and struggle

Mardi Gras float honours Timorese heritage and struggle

A Timorese-Australian artist blends cultural heritage with Mardi Gras flair in a lovingly crafted float to parade through the streets of both Sydney and Dili.

Anderson hooked on AI chat with late husband Lou Reed

Anderson hooked on AI chat with late husband Lou Reed

Artist and musician Laurie Anderson says she's become "sadly addicted" to an AI text generator that emulates the words of her late husband Lou Reed.

Alex Theatre to bring smiles with Grinning Man premiere

Alex Theatre to bring smiles with Grinning Man premiere

The Australian premiere of West End musical The Grinning Man will play at The Alex Theatre, a venue with ambitions to stage ten new productions every year.

Snaps of lightning strikes on art museum's 2024 slate

Snaps of lightning strikes on art museum's 2024 slate

The 2024 program at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney features the work of acclaimed photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Australian Swifties spend $300m on Taylor's Eras Tour

Australian Swifties spend $300m on Taylor's Eras Tour

Australian Swifties spend $300m on Taylor's Eras Tour

Australian Swifties spend $300m on Taylor's Eras Tour

Taylor Swift's run of Australian concerts has lifted spending by about $300 million, according to figures generated by National Australia Bank.

Taylor Swift's dad rejects Sydney assault allegation

Taylor Swift's dad rejects Sydney assault allegation

Taylor Swift's dad rejects Sydney assault allegation

Taylor Swift's dad rejects Sydney assault allegation

Taylor Swift's father has been accused by a paparazzo of assaulting him at a ferry wharf after the final night of his popstar daughter's Australian shows.

Photographers zoom in on Australia with Photo 2024

Photographers zoom in on Australia with Photo 2024

Photographers zoom in on Australia with Photo 2024

Photographers zoom in on Australia with Photo 2024

The Photo 2024 biennale has the global photography world focused on Australia - but what is real and what is a fake from the hyperreal future?

Writers Festival leader quits over Palestine program

Writers Festival leader quits over Palestine program

Writers Festival leader quits over Palestine program

Writers Festival leader quits over Palestine program

The deputy chair of the Melbourne Writers Festival has quit, making the festival the latest cultural event to face controversy over the conflict in Gaza.

Taylor Swift sings up a storm in rain hit Sydney show

Taylor Swift sings up a storm in rain hit Sydney show

Taylor Swift sings up a storm in rain hit Sydney show

Taylor Swift sings up a storm in rain hit Sydney show

Rain and lightning could not stop Swifties dance through the night in her sold out show in Sydney with star studded fans also in attendance.

Jets break a sweat at West Side Story ensemble bootcamp

Jets break a sweat at West Side Story ensemble bootcamp

Jets break a sweat at West Side Story ensemble bootcamp

Jets break a sweat at West Side Story ensemble bootcamp

Ensemble performers must tackle some of the most difficult choreography in musical theatre for Opera Australia's latest production.

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Australians paying twice to watch Bluey on smart TVs

Deals between tech giants has caused Australians to shell out more for their favourite homegrown shows, including hit children's cartoon Bluey.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Balancing bronze unveiled at contemporary art showcase

A life size bronze sculpture by artist Julie Rrap has been unveiled at the Melbourne Art Fair, which features more than 60 galleries and Aboriginal art centres.

Youth still want live music despite festival failings

Young people are maintaining their enthusiasm for live music despite growing cost challenges, according to new Victorian research.

Love never gets old, says director of musical Rent

Jonathan Larson's Rent was radical when it was first staged in 1996. But now that almost 30 years have passed, how does a touring production keep it fresh?

Art Nouveau pioneer features at Art Gallery of NSW

The work of Art Nouveau innovator Alphonse Mucha and abstract painting pioneer Lesley Dumbrell feature in the 2024 program at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Swiftie spending a $174m love story for city's economy

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has spawned a spending boost of $174 million in Melbourne, according to NAB, as the blockbuster show moves to Sydney.

Taylor Swift plays a record-breaking night at the MCG

Taylor Swift has kicked off the Australian leg of The Eras Tour by playing to her biggest-ever audience at the MCG, and debuting a tune from her new album.

Swift fans heartbroken by last minute scam tickets

Some Taylor Swift fans have discovered the tickets they paid for won't get them in to the pop star's first Australian concert.

Spam robots in show that hints at future evolution

Not Natural at the University of Melbourne's Science Gallery asks questions about how humans, the environment and technology may shape each other in the future.

Asbestos kills off Mardi Gras fair, shutters school

Asbestos-tainted mulch is to blame for the closure of a primary school in Sydney's southwest and the cancellation of a major Mardi Gras festival event.

'Micro weddings' at big house on the harbour

Dozens of couples have tied the knot on Valentine's day in 'micro weddings' at the Sydney Opera House.

Sheikh sparks romance better than Tinder in documentary

Forget dating apps ... Muslim, Hindu and Jewish matchmakers help singles in their community find love in a new SBS documentary.

1 … 30 31 32 33

Topics

Politics Australia New South Wales United States of America Victoria Arts, Culture and Entertainment Environmental Issue Entertainment International Relations Music Environmental Politics Sport Science and Technology Religion and Belief Computing and Information Technology Human Interest Environmental Pollution Assault Television Festive Event (including Carnival)

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here