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'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

Spotify’s latest attempt to win back good will has been branded a band-aid solution for an industry brought to its knees by the streaming model.

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

A western Sydney council has hit back at the decision to move a concert that's long been a key attraction of the city's arts festival.

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

A Queenslander cottage extended around a Japanese-inspired courtyard garden is among the winning designs at the National Architecture Awards.

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Prism triple bill shows spectrum of ballet's lean years

Prism triple bill shows spectrum of ballet's lean years

From a tribute to dancers maintaining form at home to a sparely cast Bach interpretation, The Australian Ballet's triple header shines light on the times.

Half-century-old festival launches half-size program

Half-century-old festival launches half-size program

One of Australia's biggest arts festivals is celebrating 50 years but has launched a smaller offering for audiences due to rising costs.

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

As federal government moves to impose Australian content quotas on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney, are there loopholes to watch out for?

Helen Garner wins prestigious UK prize for nonfiction

Helen Garner wins prestigious UK prize for nonfiction

Helen Garner has been named the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction at a ceremony in London for her "addictive" diaries.

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Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Award-winning singer Missy Higgins has performed around the world but made time to sing to MPs and senators during a busy parliamentary sitting day.

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Fans appear to have escaped injury after a flare was thrown into a packed crowd during a sold-out Oasis gig, prompting the band to lash out at the culprit.

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

Oasis have returned to the Australian stage for the first time in decades, with more than 55,000 fans packing out a stadium to watch the brothers reunite.

Jazz festival got the blues of last-minute ticket sales

Jazz festival got the blues of last-minute ticket sales

Jazz festival got the blues of last-minute ticket sales

Jazz festival got the blues of last-minute ticket sales

The Wangaratta Jazz Festival turned its fortunes around in 2024, but organisers fear this year's event could run at a loss.

Live version of The Talented Mr Ripley kills on stage

Live version of The Talented Mr Ripley kills on stage

Live version of The Talented Mr Ripley kills on stage

Live version of The Talented Mr Ripley kills on stage

Crime novelist Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley has inspired popular screen versions, but rarely has it been adapted for the stage.

'Disastrous' funding cuts force Design Centre's closure

'Disastrous' funding cuts force Design Centre's closure

'Disastrous' funding cuts force Design Centre's closure

'Disastrous' funding cuts force Design Centre's closure

After more than 60 years in operation, the Australian Design Centre will close following a $350,000 shortfall in state and federal government funding.

Cops challenge court call that strip searches unlawful

Cops challenge court call that strip searches unlawful

Cops challenge court call that strip searches unlawful

Cops challenge court call that strip searches unlawful

Police are continuing to fight for their right to strip search festival-goers, appealing a landmark ruling that found their use was unlawful in some cases.

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Mega fans line up for merch as Oasis countdown begins

Oasis fans have queued for merchandise as excitement builds ahead of the band's opening concert in Australia.

Creatives celebrate copyright protection from AI mining

Labor's decision to rule out a controversial change to copyright laws that would allow AI models to scrape creative work for free has been widely supported.

Austrian leader rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Israel should not be banned from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker says.

Suspects in Louvre jewel heist case arrested near Paris

Two people have been arrested near Paris over the theft of eight precious pieces of art - worth an estimated $A157 million - from the Louvre.

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Gulpilil's Journey Home reveals a rich, deep culture

The last wish of a legendary Yolngu film star, a 4000 kilometre journey, and the family who made it all happen are central to a new documentary.

First Aboriginal news photographer's life in focus

The life of an Aboriginal photographer behind some of Australia's most iconic images has been detailed in a book written by a lifelong friend.

Fundraising fizzers signal stark challenge for the arts

The first national donations day run by Creative Australia has raised more than $1 million, but many groups failed to meet their fundraising targets.

‘Clearly not too busy’: Rebel lashed in film lawsuit

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been criticised for allegedly continuing to make public statements about an actress who is suing her for defamation.

Good listeners wanted as Indigenous poets speak fire

A poetry slam champion wants "truth-listeners" to join him at his Story Week event being held in an Indigenous heartland of the inner suburbs.

Icing on the funding cake: Aussie arts' pitch for cash

The first national crowdfunding day for artists is being run by Creative Australia, but does the pitch for donations highlight a lack of government support?

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist

The Louvre director says the museum had a shortage of security cameras on the outside of the building as it was the target of a robbery.

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