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Writers of colour dominate Miles Franklin shortlist

Writers of colour dominate Miles Franklin shortlist

Judges of Australia's most prestigious literary award say the 2025 shortlist “celebrates writing that refuses to compromise”.

Diddy confirms he won't testify, praises trial judge

Diddy confirms he won't testify, praises trial judge

Diddy confirms he won't testify, praises trial judge

Diddy confirms he won't testify, praises trial judge

Sean "Diddy" Combs has praised the judge at his sex trafficking trial as he confirmed he will not be testifying.

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Legendary rock band AC/DC will make their highly anticipated return to Australia for the first time in a decade, with fans warned to be ready for a ticket rush.

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Indigenous art fair weaves legacy through every fibre

Indigenous art fair weaves legacy through every fibre

An Indigenous art fair that began with a small marketplace and a dream now attracts almost 100 artists from across Australia annually.

Excel at spreadsheets. There's a competition for that?

Excel at spreadsheets. There's a competition for that?

An Australian documentary follows six teenagers from across the globe as they compete to become the world champion of Excel 'spreadsheeting'.

Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim

Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim

Thousands of souls have taken a nude sunrise plunge into Hobart's River Derwent, as Antarctic expeditioners also mark the winter solstice with a sub-zero dip.

Sexual harassment and violence training for bar staff

Sexual harassment and violence training for bar staff

Making venues safer for women to work and play in are part of attempts to revive a major city's ailing night-time economy, with new training on the way.

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Diddy's ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties

Diddy's ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties

Diddy's ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties

Diddy's ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties

The jury at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial has heard his assistant's job included setting up sex parties and scoring drugs.

Iranians in Australia feel powerless as conflict rages

Iranians in Australia feel powerless as conflict rages

Iranians in Australia feel powerless as conflict rages

Iranians in Australia feel powerless as conflict rages

As conflict in the Middle East threatens to descend into "all-out war", members of Australia's Iranian community are watching on from afar in despair.

Long-awaited probe into dumped Biennale artists lands

Long-awaited probe into dumped Biennale artists lands

Long-awaited probe into dumped Biennale artists lands

Long-awaited probe into dumped Biennale artists lands

After Australia's Venice Biennale picks were controversially dropped, Creative Australia promised a review. Four months later, it's complete.

Netflix makes major Career move for classic Aussie tale

Netflix makes major Career move for classic Aussie tale

Netflix makes major Career move for classic Aussie tale

Netflix makes major Career move for classic Aussie tale

Netflix is filming a TV series based on Miles Franklin’s novel My Brilliant Career, creating hundreds of jobs and injecting millions into the economy.

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

A judge has dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs after suspecting he might have had an agenda.

Six women are up for the Gold Logie - and Hamish Blake

Six women are up for the Gold Logie - and Hamish Blake

Six women are up for the Gold Logie - and Hamish Blake

Six women are up for the Gold Logie - and Hamish Blake

The 2025 field of Gold Logie nominees is made up of six women and one man - Hamish Blake. He says he doesn't want to win.

Red carpet rolled out to lure Hollywood amid tariffs

Red carpet rolled out to lure Hollywood amid tariffs

Red carpet rolled out to lure Hollywood amid tariffs

Red carpet rolled out to lure Hollywood amid tariffs

One state is promising a blockbuster in its upcoming budget with $100 million earmarked to build a state-of-the-art studio for Hollywood hits and local films.

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Standing firm on Aussie talent in the streaming era

Australian musician Sara Storer is releasing her eighth solo album but a snapshot of the music industry shows listeners are being swamped by imported tunes.

A season for busking: children's book inspires song

First Nations culture, language and knowledge will be brought into classrooms across the country through song, as part of the Busking for Change initiative.

Ye briefly shows up to back Sean 'Diddy' Combs in trial

Ye has briefly showed up to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs to support the hip-hop mogul.

Youth circus sticks the landing to run Circus Oz centre

The Flying Fruit Fly Circus will take over a state of the art government-owned training facility, that was originally built for Circus Oz.

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Diddy's trial hears about orgy with 'famous rapper'

A lawyer for Sean “Diddy” Combs is protesting secrecy at the hip-hop icon's sex trafficking trial after a famous rapper's name went unmentioned.

Coffin rides help bring Dark Mofo festival back to life

Early attendance figures for Dark Mofo show the festival is alive and kicking, even though it's offering coffin rides - all in the name of art, of course.

Judge declares mistrial at Harvey Weinstein rape trial

A judge has been forced to declare a mistrial at Harvey Weinstein's rape case after a juror described being threatened over his vote.

Theatre company's box office boost from bumper season

More than half a million people saw a Sydney Theatre Company show in 2024, making for record revenues of just over $47 million.

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose summertime anthems made him one of rock's most influential artists, has died at 82.

Weinstein convicted of one sex crime in retrial

Ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of one sex crime charge and acquitted of another, with jurors unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.

The stark numbers that spell grim news for Aussie musos

Australian music fans are proud of local tunes and want to hear more, but the numbers show they're overwhelmingly listening to international artists.

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