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Art controversy in court and on national gallery walls

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 hangs in the balance with its latest show

Circus Oz hangs in the balance with its latest show

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.

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years jail over Perry's death

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years jail over Perry's death

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years jail over Perry's death

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years jail over Perry's death

A US judge has handed a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

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Kanye refused entry to UK, music festival cancelled

Kanye refused entry to UK, music festival cancelled

London's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the United Kingdom.

Kanye offers to see Jewish community before UK festival

Kanye offers to see Jewish community before UK festival

As calls mount for Kanye West to be ditched from a London festival, he's offering to meet Britain's Jewish community amid anger over his anti-Semitic comments.

Cowboy ceramics solo show will make your heart sing

Cowboy ceramics solo show will make your heart sing

Artist Rosanagh May spends hours inscribing her ceramic artworks with song lyrics, and loves the moment when people recognise the music that inspired her work.

Charli XCX, Summersault to star at Sydney Film Festival

Charli XCX, Summersault to star at Sydney Film Festival

After carving out a stellar music career, singer Charli XCX is among the headline names attached to the 73rd Sydney Film Festival.

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They suck your blood: nature's vampires at museum show

They suck your blood: nature's vampires at museum show

They suck your blood: nature's vampires at museum show

They suck your blood: nature's vampires at museum show

From mosquitoes to giant leeches, the Bloodsuckers exhibition at the Australian Museum explores creatures that live off blood.

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

The Trump administration has again taken aim at some of Australia's policies, claiming American businesses may be facing unfair treatment.

Prince Harry case ruling will take some time: UK judge

Prince Harry case ruling will take some time: UK judge

Prince Harry case ruling will take some time: UK judge

Prince Harry case ruling will take some time: UK judge

Prince Harry's lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail is in the hands of a High Court judge, who says he "will be toiling ⁠away on the judgment".

Brand's trial on rape, sex assault charges delayed

A London judge says Russell Brand's trial on seven charges, including three counts of rape, will begin in October and is expected to take eight weeks.

ABC talks 'constructive' as bosses lock eyes with union

ABC talks 'constructive' as bosses lock eyes with union

ABC talks 'constructive' as bosses lock eyes with union

ABC talks 'constructive' as bosses lock eyes with union

After a months-long stalemate over pay, union officials have hinted there's been positive signs from their meeting with the head of the national broadcaster.

Kylie Minogue to perform at AFL Grand Final

Kylie Minogue to perform at AFL Grand Final

Kylie Minogue to perform at AFL Grand Final

Kylie Minogue to perform at AFL Grand Final

After pursuing the Australian pop princess for years, the AFL has finally secured Kylie Minogue as the pre-game entertainment for the 2026 Grand Final.

Pianist to tour Australia amid legal row with orchestra

Pianist to tour Australia amid legal row with orchestra

Pianist to tour Australia amid legal row with orchestra

Pianist to tour Australia amid legal row with orchestra

Concert pianist Jayson Gillham will return to Australia for a self-presented tour, as his court case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra continues.

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No pants Penguin comedy show makes a triumphant return

The award-winning Classic Penguins returns to the comedy festival. Its star, Garry Starr, might need to put his pants back on - he's pitching for television.

Sailor beats Australian record after navigating globe

Tristan Gourlay has returned to land for the first time in months after smashing the Australian record for a solo, non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation.

Monumental Messa da Requiem opens Glasshouse Theatre

After a life-changing experience seeing Verdi's Messa da Requiem, a Queenslander has found herself on stage for the first big production at Glasshouse Theatre.

UK judge praises Trump's son after friend assaulted

A Russian man has been jailed for four years by a UK court after Barron Trump witnessed an assault on a ‌friend of his during a video call and alerted police.

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Step on board a ship to experience the art of Dark Mofo

Dark Mofo's slate features robot dogs, a burning lizard totem, and the world's most exclusive film. The 2026 festival also takes over a Spirit of Tasmania ship.

Strike threat remains as ABC staff return to work

ABC staff are leaving the door open to more strikes, as union figures say their message about job security and wages is not getting through to management.

Meta, Google lose US trial over social media addiction

A US jury has ruled YouTube and Instagram were ‌negligent in the design ‌of their apps ⁠and the companies that own them failed to warn about their dangers.

Ex-Google executive becomes BBC's new director-general

The BBC has announced former Google executive Matt Brittin will become the director-general of the broadcaster.

ABC staff lament poor wages as strike, re-runs roll on

The ABC will rely on foreign content and repeats of old shows to fill 24 hours of broadcasting as its workers down tools for their first strike in decades.

Need cash for the arts? Try donor finance, inquiry told

Australia's cash-strapped arts sector could be helped by repayable loans from private donors, an inquiry has been told.

Artists draw on childhood heroes for Archie inspiration

Colourful characters have flooded the packing room with paintings and sculptures in hopes of prevailing in Australian art's most talked-about contest.

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