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Buffy the Vampire Slayer star's death 'undetermined'

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star's death 'undetermined'

Michelle Trachtenberg's death is not being treated as suspicious, but it is unclear what happened to the actress after her family objected to an autopsy.

Greens call for scalps over dumping of biennale artists

Greens call for scalps over dumping of biennale artists

Greens call for scalps over dumping of biennale artists

Greens call for scalps over dumping of biennale artists

The boss of Australia's arts funding body should be sacked after revoking an artist pair from a prestigious biennale, the Greens claim in an election manifesto.

'Pam the Bird' flies from jail after being granted bail

'Pam the Bird' flies from jail after being granted bail

'Pam the Bird' flies from jail after being granted bail

'Pam the Bird' flies from jail after being granted bail

Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has walked from court with his head covered after being granted bail.

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Venice Biennale team wants apology as supporters rally

Venice Biennale team wants apology as supporters rally

The artist and curator dumped from their Venice Biennale commission have called for Creative Australia to explain and apologise, as their supporters rally.

Oscars host O'Brien says ceremony can't avoid politics

Oscars host O'Brien says ceremony can't avoid politics

Oscar ceremony host Conan O'Brien says he has a responsibility to celebrate the people who worked on the nominated movies, while acknowledging current events.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star found dead in luxury unit

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star found dead in luxury unit

Michelle Trachtenberg, the US actress known for Gossip Girl, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy has been found dead in New York.

Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing

Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team.

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TikTok star to hit the Eurovision stage for Australia

TikTok star to hit the Eurovision stage for Australia

TikTok star to hit the Eurovision stage for Australia

TikTok star to hit the Eurovision stage for Australia

TikTok star Go-Jo will represent Australia in its 10th attempt to crack the Eurovision Song Contest, sending the Sydney singer-songwriter to Switzerland.

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

The 10th iteration of a free Indigenous light festival will feature music, comedy, workshops and talks alongside the art installations the event is known for.

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has applied for bail again after losing his first bid because of his alleged risk of reoffending.

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Australia's public broadcaster has tried to settle a costly defence case over a fill-in radio presenter's terminated five-day contract.

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

The Asia Pacific Arts Awards have been postponed, amid a row over the decision to ditch the team picked for the Venice Biennale.

Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave has won the top accolade at The Screen Actors Guild Awards while Timothee Chalamet took out best actor for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.

Winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave has taken out the top film award at the Screen Actors Guild awards, propelling it to favourite to win the category at next week's Oscars ceremony.

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Oscar favourite Anora scoops pool at Sprit awards

Anora has won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards in what could be a preview of the Oscars.

Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life

From posting boxes of books off to remote classrooms to writing his own, a love of science is at the heart of everything social entrepreneur Corey Tutt does.

What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans

A love of country music made Aussie star Lee Kernaghan the uncoolest kid in school but now he's among friends as new fans flock to his shows.

Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie

A US jury has found Hadi Matar guilty of attempting to murder the novelist Salman Rushdie.

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Venice row risks Aust's reputation, major gallery says

The Museum of Contemporary Art has become the first major gallery to publicly back the artistic team selected for Venice, then sensationally dumped.

Palestine protest gear in art a security risk, says NGA

Artworks featuring Palestine protest material have been covered up due to security risks, says the NGA. The gallery has been criticised by an Islamic peak body.

Lawyers rest their case for Rushdie's accused attacker

Lawyers for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie have rested their case without calling witnesses or the alleged attacker to the stand.

Australian Ballet back with tale of superstar Nijinsky

The last time the Australian Ballet staged Nijinksy, it won standing ovations at every show. Almost a decade later, it's back.

Melting paint, robot vacuums and a hearse at Art Fair

The Melbourne Art Fair features the latest work from some of Australia's best known artists - with art from a few hundred dollars to more that $300,000.

Venice biennale winners 'appalled' at artist dumping

Australia's winners of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale have added their voices to calls to reinstate the nation's 2026 artistic team.

Remapping stories of shared connection through dance

Listening and feeling the sounds of mother earth is at the heart of a dance piece co-choreographers say has the power to heal.

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