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Quit stage diving at concerts, insurers tell musicians

Quit stage diving at concerts, insurers tell musicians

Insurance companies want performers to stop stage diving and throwing things at Australian live music events, an inquiry has been told.

'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to transporting women and male sex workers across state lines to take part in recorded sexual performances.

S.Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize

S.Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize

S.Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize

S.Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize

The 2024 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang “for her intense poetic prose".

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Aust Venice entry an architectural riposte to 'no' vote

Aust Venice entry an architectural riposte to 'no' vote

The 'no' vote in the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament has inspired Australia's entry for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale in Italy.

Reko Rennie's new show brings graffiti to the gallery

Reko Rennie's new show brings graffiti to the gallery

REKOSPECTIVE: The Art of Reko Rennie is the biggest show for the Aboriginal artist, who uses street art styles to communicate some hard truths.

Julian Assange's rollercoaster life coming to the stage

Julian Assange's rollercoaster life coming to the stage

A play about the trials and tribulations of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will headline the Malthouse Theatre's 2025 program while ticket prices are slashed.

Music venue The Zoo to reopen with new name - Crowbar

Music venue The Zoo to reopen with new name - Crowbar

Much-loved Brisbane live music venue The Zoo is set to reopen under new management.

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Graham Norton ready to spend an evening with Australia

Graham Norton ready to spend an evening with Australia

Graham Norton ready to spend an evening with Australia

Graham Norton ready to spend an evening with Australia

From the 'telly' to the stage, iconic TV host Graham Norton will venture on his first Australian tour to recount his time among the biggest stars.

What's the story, morning glory? Oasis heads Down Under

What's the story, morning glory? Oasis heads Down Under

What's the story, morning glory? Oasis heads Down Under

What's the story, morning glory? Oasis heads Down Under

Liam and Noel Gallagher will play in Australia for the first time in 20 years, adding Australian concert dates to their reunion tour.

'Rare gold, erotic pottery': ancient life on display

'Rare gold, erotic pottery': ancient life on display

'Rare gold, erotic pottery': ancient life on display

'Rare gold, erotic pottery': ancient life on display

A rare exhibition unpacking the 'secrets' of ancient Peru features the largest collection of Andean gold ever to leave the South American country.

Judi Dench's tears for fellow dame Maggie Smith

Judi Dench's tears for fellow dame Maggie Smith

Judi Dench's tears for fellow dame Maggie Smith

Judi Dench's tears for fellow dame Maggie Smith

Judi Dench has choked up when she was asked about the recent death of her cherished friend and colleague Maggie Smith during a UK literature festival.

'Two hours of cardio', Keith Urban relishes performing

'Two hours of cardio', Keith Urban relishes performing

'Two hours of cardio', Keith Urban relishes performing

'Two hours of cardio', Keith Urban relishes performing

Country rocker Keith Urban says he love the physicality of performing live as he embarks on a 10-date Las Vegas residency.

'I was gone', Al Pacino's heart stopped during COVID

'I was gone', Al Pacino's heart stopped during COVID

'I was gone', Al Pacino's heart stopped during COVID

'I was gone', Al Pacino's heart stopped during COVID

Godfather star Al Pacino has described a brush with death, revealing that his heart stopped when he had COVID-19.

Sixty years of ballet history 'pointe' to the future

Sixty years of ballet history 'pointe' to the future

Sixty years of ballet history 'pointe' to the future

Sixty years of ballet history 'pointe' to the future

The Australian Ballet School's 60th gala performance draws on past and present students in a celebration of artistic growth and legacies turned new.

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Queer wizards re-imagine sport through artistic lens

A creative performance photo series aims to give members of the LGBTQI+ community who felt excluded from sports a chance to live out their dreams with pride.

Deni Ute Muster trucks on as music festivals stall

In a landscape of cancelled music festivals, one iconic Aussie event for hoons, revheads and music lovers is going strong by sticking to its regional roots.

Refugee artists 'Chasing Home' through spoken poetry

Somalian poet Hani Abdile's Chasing Home weaves together stories of displacement showcasing the experiences of refugees in search of new belongings.

Doctor expected to plead guilty in Friends star's death

A doctor charged as part of the investigation into the overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty.

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Day-Lewis ends retirement for movie directed by his son

Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis is coming out of retirement, for the film Anemone directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks release as he awaits trial

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs have filed an appeal notice over the decision to keep the singer behind bars while he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges.

Singer-songwriter, actor Kris Kristofferson dies at 88

Kris Kristofferson, best remembered for writing such hits as Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down and Help Me Make It Through the Night, has died at 88.

Diddy believes case against him is ‘racially motivated'

As he waits in jail for his trial, Sean "Diddy’"Combs’ lawyer has said the rapper is convinced he is the victim of a “racially motivated prosecution”.

Disability-led comedy exacts revenge on special school

Playwright Kath Duncan, who likes to say she escaped from "special school", hopes her play Specials! will add to the debate about segregated education.

Kate Beckinsale accuses massage 'healer' of sex assault

After a public spat between the pair over an unpaid bill, actress Kate Beckinsale has accused a massage “healer” of “sexual assault and battery”.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new sex assault allegations

A woman, identified by the pseudonym Jane Doe, has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs in a new lawsuit of sexually assaulting her while she was unconscious from drugs.

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