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Intrepid artists get the retrospectives they deserve

Intrepid artists get the retrospectives they deserve

Retrospectives at the National Gallery of Australia give Ethel Carrick and Anne Dangar the attention they deserve, but time is running out to see them.

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Aboriginal culture, art and stories are on display at a lightshow in the desert but the minds behind the event say it''s about more than the installations.

Big Girls Don't Cry: Black joy celebrated in debut play

Big Girls Don't Cry: Black joy celebrated in debut play

Big Girls Don't Cry: Black joy celebrated in debut play

Big Girls Don't Cry: Black joy celebrated in debut play

Inspired by the playwright's grandmother and aunties, Big Girls Don't Cry explores the power of joy amidst the political movements and racism of the 1960s.

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Dark Mofo festival returns with screams and a car crash

Dark Mofo festival returns with screams and a car crash

Scream until you can't breathe ... the boundary-pushing Dark Mofo returns, with a head-on collision and the festival's traditional nude swim.

Collation of quirky collections a compelling exhibition

Collation of quirky collections a compelling exhibition

From tiny architectural models to purses, shoehorns and axes, some rather quirky collections are celebrated together in an exhibition at a city museum.

Restore Venice artist's name or be sued, says gallerist

Restore Venice artist's name or be sued, says gallerist

Artist Khaled Sabsabi has suffered personally and professionally since Creative Australia rescinded his commission for the Venice Biennale, his gallerist says.

Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne’s death revealed

Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne’s death revealed

A newly unearthed medical report says two types of Viagra were found in the bedroom of Shane Warne's suite at the Thailand hotel where he died in 2022.

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Ditched art duo drum up cash for Venice project

Ditched art duo drum up cash for Venice project

Ditched art duo drum up cash for Venice project

Ditched art duo drum up cash for Venice project

After Creative Australia rescinded their Biennale commission, Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino are fundraising for an independent artwork in Venice instead.

Court blocks records showing Hackman and wife's bodies

Court blocks records showing Hackman and wife's bodies

Court blocks records showing Hackman and wife's bodies

Court blocks records showing Hackman and wife's bodies

Any public records that show the bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife have been blocked but other images may be disclosed, a New Mexico court has ruled.

Landmark arts policy woos blockbuster shows down south

Landmark arts policy woos blockbuster shows down south

Landmark arts policy woos blockbuster shows down south

Landmark arts policy woos blockbuster shows down south

A ten-year cultural strategy will bring blockbuster shows to the Art Gallery of South Australia and an extra $80 million in funding for the state's arts sector.

Judge weighs bid to suppress Hackman death records

Judge weighs bid to suppress Hackman death records

Judge weighs bid to suppress Hackman death records

Judge weighs bid to suppress Hackman death records

A judge is set to consider whether to block the release of photos and video from Gene Hackman's home and other sensitive police and medical documents.

Crowded market for streaming TV faces Max exodus

Crowded market for streaming TV faces Max exodus

Crowded market for streaming TV faces Max exodus

Crowded market for streaming TV faces Max exodus

A new streaming service offers a host of big movies and small-screen hits, posing questions about the future of a crowded market for on-demand viewing.

Dr Kildare, Thorn Birds actor Richard Chamberlain dies

Dr Kildare, Thorn Birds actor Richard Chamberlain dies

Dr Kildare, Thorn Birds actor Richard Chamberlain dies

Dr Kildare, Thorn Birds actor Richard Chamberlain dies

US actor Richard Chamberlain, whose six decade-career spanned theatre, films and television, has died at the age of 90.

Guiding light in the sky inspires musical composition

Guiding light in the sky inspires musical composition

Guiding light in the sky inspires musical composition

Guiding light in the sky inspires musical composition

Troy Russell incorporates Indigenous stories and ideas into his compositions and his work honouring the history of Venus, or the morning star, is no different.

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Original yellow Wiggle ditches the skivvy for new role

The Australian production of Annie has begun its Sydney and Melbourne tour, with a familiar face making his theatre debut.

Blanchett to Gaga: four decades of Martin Grant fashion

From tailored coats to monochromatic ball gowns, four decades of fashion by a renowned Australian designer go on display in a new exhibition.

Show went on at comedy fest as man was dying

A packed comedy festival launch has been abandoned after an audience member suffered a medical episode and died in the packed theatre.

Depardieu admits to 'grabbing' woman, denies assault

Gerard Depardieu has given evidence at his sexual assault trial, acknowledging he grabbed a woman by the hips but denies it was assault.

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Luke McGregor brings fresh stand-up to comedy festival

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back, with Luke McGregor testing his jokes on both children and axolotls.

Robbie Williams' Keys to the City honour prompts review

A review has been launched into how a major council awards Keys to the City, after questions were raised about pop star Robbie Williams receiving the honour.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex launches online clothes shop

The Duchess of Sussex has launched an online shop selling many of the neutral-toned wardrobe staples she showcased on her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

French actor expected in court for sexual assault trial

French actor Gerard Depardieu will face trial in Paris, accused of sexually assaulting two women on a film shoot in 2021.

Mass letter urges arts minister to act over Venice snub

Protests against the dumping of Australia's art team for the Venice Biennale continue, with hundreds of artists and curators demanding government action.

'Mundane' objects reveal confronting legacy of violence

Kamilaroi artist Warraba Weatherall's latest exhibition uses seemingly benign objects to highlight the lasting impacts of violence against Indigenous people.

How a French artist inspired queens of Aussie fashion

A show at the National Gallery of Australia explores how 1980s fashion darlings Linda Jackson and Jenny Kee were inspired by French artist Sonia Delaunay.

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