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Millions around the world ring in the Year of the Snake

Millions around the world ring in the Year of the Snake

From Beijing to London to New York and around the world, the Lunar New Year celebrations have welcomed the Year of the Snake.

Weinstein cries in court: 'I can’t hold on anymore!'

Weinstein cries in court: 'I can’t hold on anymore!'

Weinstein cries in court: 'I can’t hold on anymore!'

Weinstein cries in court: 'I can’t hold on anymore!'

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has begged a court for an earlier trial date because he is struggling to "hold on" as he battles cancer.

Drama of WA's Kimberley in paintings - and on plates

Drama of WA's Kimberley in paintings - and on plates

Drama of WA's Kimberley in paintings - and on plates

Drama of WA's Kimberley in paintings - and on plates

A new commissioning program features Indigenous artists including Mervyn Street, who led a class action to recover stolen wages in Western Australia.

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Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

After 25 years at the top of the music industry and with 14 ARIA awards to her name, Kasey Chambers has hit the road in a caravan to get back to her roots.

Keith Urban pops up at a country pub, accepts honour

Keith Urban pops up at a country pub, accepts honour

Global country star Keith Urban surprised fans with unannounced appearances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the place he was first discovered.

'Healing': Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars

'Healing': Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars

An emotional Troy Cassar-Daley has paid tribute to his family, as he took out five Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

Sun never sets on Tamworth for this hometown girl

A third-generation country musician with three Golden Guitar nominations says she felt a responsibility to be honest and vulnerable in her reflective new album.

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When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

The Wolfe Brothers might collaborate with The Wiggles, play NRL half-time shows and top the charts, but they're no strangers to the cost-of-living crisis.

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Annual music festival Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled for a second year running as organisers say the event needs more time to "recharge".

Jacinda Ardern's 'deeply personal and inspiring memoir'

Jacinda Ardern's 'deeply personal and inspiring memoir'

Jacinda Ardern's 'deeply personal and inspiring memoir'

Jacinda Ardern's 'deeply personal and inspiring memoir'

Jacinda Ardern is releasing a memoir detailing her journey from tenacious small-town New Zealand girl to trailblazing world leader.

Is This a Room shows Reality of FBI questioning onstage

Is This a Room shows Reality of FBI questioning onstage

Is This a Room shows Reality of FBI questioning onstage

Is This a Room shows Reality of FBI questioning onstage

The verbatim FBI interrogation of Reality Winner, charged with leaking proof of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, is recreated at the Perth Festival.

Tony Award-winning UK actor Joan Plowright dies aged 95

Tony Award-winning UK actor Joan Plowright dies aged 95

Tony Award-winning UK actor Joan Plowright dies aged 95

Tony Award-winning UK actor Joan Plowright dies aged 95

Award-winning British stage actor Joan Plowright, the widow of Laurence Olivier, has died

Twin Peaks creator and filmmaker David Lynch dead at 78

Twin Peaks creator and filmmaker David Lynch dead at 78

Twin Peaks creator and filmmaker David Lynch dead at 78

Twin Peaks creator and filmmaker David Lynch dead at 78

David Lynch, the filmmaker behind Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 78.

Oscar nominations postponed again because of wildfires

Oscar nominations postponed again because of wildfires

Oscar nominations postponed again because of wildfires

Oscar nominations postponed again because of wildfires

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires.

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'Fired up': how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

Singer-songwriter Andrew Swift was once reluctant to use the c-word - country - to describe his sound, but everything changed after an epiphany in Tamworth.

Long live the king, Elvis is alive and well in Parkes

Elvis has been spotted rollerskating, driving a hot rod, sipping a coffee and serving up bacon-and-egg rolls as Presley fever grips a rural Australian town.

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Worimi and Biripi architect Jack Gillmer has always had a passion for design but a three-month stint in Paris has helped explore new depths in his craft.

Britney Spears, Dua Lipa among celebrities fleeing LA

Britney Spears and Dua Lipa are among the stars to have escaped the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles.

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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors over movie shooting trial

Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against those who pursued criminal charges against him over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.

Elvises give quiet country town a little more action

With polyester suits, pompadour wigs and poodle skirts, thousands of Elvis fans are shaking, rattling and rolling in rural Australia in celebration of the king.

The Wiggles go country with Dolly Parton on new album

Kids supergroup The Wiggles have worked with country stars Dolly Parton and Dasha on their new album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!

Kiwi King and Scottish swooner dazzle on Elvis Express

A wide variety of Elvis impersonators from Australia and overseas are descending on a bush town to celebrate the King of Rock'n'Roll's 90th birthday.

Hollywood stars hail LA firefighters as 'true heroes'

Hollywood actors including Chris Pratt have praised the "brave firefighters and first responders" who are tackling wind-driven wildfires in California.

Folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies

Peter Yarrow, best known as one third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk music trio who lifted their voices in favour of civil rights and against war, has died.

Man charged over Tupac killing seeks case dismissal

An ex-gang leader is filing to dismiss all the charges against him in the killing of rap music icon Tupac Shakur decades ago, citing constitutional violations.

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