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Tale of Territory teen shot by police wins book award

Tale of Territory teen shot by police wins book award

An investigative journalist's account of the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker is among the winners of Australia's richest book awards.

Harry Styles sends fans into frenzy with cryptic post

Harry Styles sends fans into frenzy with cryptic post

Harry Styles sends fans into frenzy with cryptic post

Harry Styles sends fans into frenzy with cryptic post

Former One Direction star Harry Styles has sent fans into a frenzy after sharing a cryptic social media post, with some fearing he plans to retire.

Tate brothers must stay in jail amid UK extradition bid

Tate brothers must stay in jail amid UK extradition bid

Tate brothers must stay in jail amid UK extradition bid

Tate brothers must stay in jail amid UK extradition bid

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, a federal US judge has ruled.

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David Attenborough laments ‘terrible plight’ of planet

David Attenborough laments ‘terrible plight’ of planet

David Attenborough has lamented the “terrible plight of our wonderful planet” in a speech delivered on his behalf at Britain's National Television Awards.

Harry and Meghan surprised by King's letter on status

Harry and Meghan surprised by King's letter on status

Returned UK residents Prince Harry and his wife Meghan may not use the title 'his or her highness' and remain non-working royals, King Charles has confirmed.

Widow's Bay dominates at early Emmys ceremony

Widow's Bay dominates at early Emmys ceremony

Widow’s Bay has dominated at an early Emmys ceremony, winning a stunning eight awards for its debut season, while medical series The Pitt is also faring well.

The Pitt, Hacks, Pluribus could triumph in early Emmys

The Pitt, Hacks, Pluribus could triumph in early Emmys

The Television Academy is presenting the majority of its primetime Emmys this weekend at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles

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Family slams use of Pavarotti voice in far-right video

Family slams use of Pavarotti voice in far-right video

Family slams use of Pavarotti voice in far-right video

Family slams use of Pavarotti voice in far-right video

The leader of Italy's far-right Futuro Nazionale party has been condemned for illegally using the voice of the revered late opera star Luciano Pavarotti.

Man or monster? Macbeth holds a mirror to modern morals

Man or monster? Macbeth holds a mirror to modern morals

Man or monster? Macbeth holds a mirror to modern morals

Man or monster? Macbeth holds a mirror to modern morals

Australian audiences may reflect on modern politics in a touring production of Macbeth, as the tortured protagonist embarks on a merciless quest for power.

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

The Riverfire event has drawn an estimated 500,000 people to see fireworks set off from bridges, barges and city buildings.

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Crowds are building along the Brisbane River for the Riverfire display, as Fiji's first ever circus shows off under the big top.

No permission: guerrilla artists hustling for a living

No permission: guerrilla artists hustling for a living

No permission: guerrilla artists hustling for a living

No permission: guerrilla artists hustling for a living

Artists are struggling to make money from their work, and it means Australia's largest art fair presents an opportunity - whether they are invited or not.

Ferry strike turns up heat on Riverfire festival crowds

Ferry strike turns up heat on Riverfire festival crowds

Ferry strike turns up heat on Riverfire festival crowds

Ferry strike turns up heat on Riverfire festival crowds

The Brisbane Festival kicks off, with extra transport in place to cope with crowds at the city's popular Riverfire event.

Mates jump at Green Shadows to get bus to Birdsville

Mates jump at Green Shadows to get bus to Birdsville

Mates jump at Green Shadows to get bus to Birdsville

Mates jump at Green Shadows to get bus to Birdsville

A man who races yabbies and auctions goldfish couldn't resist a stake in a nag that never made it in the city, but is a red-hot chance in the dust and dirt.

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Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

Tributes pour in for feminist activist Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem has been hailed as one of the trailblazers for women's equality after she died in New York City.

Dance of death is a disco as world premiere looms

Are you going to die? Then the latest show from Queensland dance company The Farm might be for you.

Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murdering Tupac

A former gang leader is facing life in prison after being found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur, in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades.

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Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

An interim chief executive will steer the $915 million Powerhouse Parramatta towards opening day, as museum leaders face a misconduct investigation.

No end in sight for 'celeb bait' Facebook ad battle

Social media giant Meta has a playbook to avoid scrutiny from regulators about the flood of scam ads on its platforms, the consumer watchdog says.

To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

A sculpture of a tiny bee carrying the weight of human consciousness is part of an outdoor exhibition bringing art to everyday Australians.

'Gone too early’: warrior Steve Irwin’s enduring legacy

Two decades after a stingray barb cut his life short, Steve Irwin’s former colleagues and a new generation of conservationists say his influence has not faded.

Community blows out candles for 50-year-old institution

A beloved community-run Australian market is celebrating a 50-year milestone and its efforts in helping to raise $20 million for charity.

How turning 50 made Kasey Chambers a free spirit again

The artist who wrote Not Pretty Enough is unashamedly embracing getting older, with a milestone birthday making her feel more like herself than ever before.

Tates tell US judge they are playing characters online

A woman who says she has been in a romantic relationship with Andrew Tate for more than five years has backed the influencer's bid for bail in a US court.

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