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Rebel labelled ‘nuts’ by crisis PR team in film fight

Rebel labelled ‘nuts’ by crisis PR team in film fight

Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has been described in unflattering terms by a crisis PR team she is accused of hiring to create websites to smear a producer.

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

As arts bodies are defunded amid scandals and event cancellations, many in the sector are disgruntled with the national cultural policy.

'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight

Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has been decried as a bully who has made malicious and grotesque allegations about the young star of her directorial debut.

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Learner driver charged over comic expo pedestrian death

Learner driver charged over comic expo pedestrian death

A young man narrowly escaped being hit by a car that killed one person and seriously injured another, prompting charges against the alleged driver.

Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm.

Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over movie set death

Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over movie set death

A new civil case over the death of a cinematographer on a movie starring Alec Baldwin has been given the go-ahead by a Los Angeles judge.

Dance revival kicks off with Australian biennale

Dance revival kicks off with Australian biennale

From Polyswagg to Bollywood, an inaugural biennale of contemporary dance might help the sector get its groove back.

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‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.

Swiss football club kicks Kanye concert out of stadium

Swiss football club kicks Kanye concert out of stadium

Swiss football club kicks Kanye concert out of stadium

Swiss football club kicks Kanye concert out of stadium

More venues in Europe are cancelling Kanye West's concerts amid a ‌furore over his past anti-Semitic comments and celebration of Nazism.

Australian stars face off at high-energy dance event

Australian stars face off at high-energy dance event

Australian stars face off at high-energy dance event

Australian stars face off at high-energy dance event

Dancers from all walks have taken to the stage to impress their peers, going head-to-head with everyone from local talent to global stars.

Royal tour to celebrity circuit: Harry, Meghan evolve

Royal tour to celebrity circuit: Harry, Meghan evolve

Royal tour to celebrity circuit: Harry, Meghan evolve

Royal tour to celebrity circuit: Harry, Meghan evolve

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent trip has been a stark contrast to their 2018 royal tour, swapping royal duties for reality TV-style appearances.

Vast arts space endures delays, shelving, grumpy locals

Vast arts space endures delays, shelving, grumpy locals

Vast arts space endures delays, shelving, grumpy locals

Vast arts space endures delays, shelving, grumpy locals

A venue "as important as the Opera House" and more than a decade in development will debut in coming months. The original vision for it did not survive.

Discovery solves mystery of Shakespeare's London house

Discovery solves mystery of Shakespeare's London house

Discovery solves mystery of Shakespeare's London house

Discovery solves mystery of Shakespeare's London house

A newly discovered 17th-century map sheds light on playwright William Shakespeare's life in London, where he made his name and worked.

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

Prince Harry honours veterans during solo tour day

The Duke of Sussex has paid tribute to the power of sport in helping veterans overcome trauma, as his wife Meghan made a surprise return to television.

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Inflatable penguins and Trump tweets: Triennial is back

A blockbuster exhibition is set to take artgoers on a global journey through contemporary art and design, from a parade of penguins to human-sized chess pieces.

Titanic rewritten in heroic tale of Aussie survivor

The story of nurse Evelyn Marsden, the only Australian to survive the sinking of the Titanic, has been told for the first time after being lost to history.

Disney CEO announces job cuts expected to total 1000

Disney appears set to cut positions in its marketing group, studio and television business, ‌ESPN and ⁠certain corporate functions.

Harvey Weinstein going on trial again in NYC rape case

Jurors will weigh — for the third time — whether Harvey Weinstein raped a hairstylist and and actress in a Manhattan hotel in 2013.

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Hollywood stars oppose Paramount-Warner Bros merger

The proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery has prompted more than 1000 film and television figures to oppose it.

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

A beloved skipping girl sign has been switched off and replaced with a doomscrolling tween to highlight the consequences of a screen-dominated childhood.

Harry, Meghan prepare for a very different royal visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's four-day trip Down Under is expected to present a stark contrast to their triumphant 2018 trip as working royals.

Epic battle over Epic Country as NGA exhibition opens

As the exhibition at the centre of "white hands on black art" allegations opens, the damage wrought on an Aboriginal-run art collective becomes clear.

'Really bummed': fuel crunch blame as festival scrapped

The OUT 2 LUNCH Festival starring dance act FISHER won't run in 2026, with major events company TEG Live blaming fuel disruptions and the cost-of-living crisis.

Art controversy in court and on national gallery walls

The Ngura Pulka exhibition is finally opening at the National Gallery of Australia, following a three-year delay because of allegations of interference.

Circus Oz hangs in the balance with its latest show

Circus Oz premieres the comedy festival show Here, There and Everywhere, with the influential company now run by volunteers determined to keep it alive.

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