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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

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

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

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

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

Gulpilil's Journey Home reveals a rich, deep culture

Gulpilil's Journey Home reveals a rich, deep culture

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

First Aboriginal news photographer's life in focus

First Aboriginal news photographer's life in focus

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

Fundraising fizzers signal stark challenge for the arts

Fundraising fizzers signal stark challenge for the arts

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

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

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

‘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

Good listeners wanted as Indigenous poets speak fire

Good listeners wanted as Indigenous poets speak fire

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

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

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

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

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist

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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Harry Connick Jr loves his home crowd - in Australia

World famous singer and self-confessed Australophile Harry Connick Jr is one of the headline acts at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Andrew asked police to help smear abuse accuser: report

UK police are investigating whether Prince Andrew asked a police officer to find damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault.

Thieves strike France's Louvre in daring jewel heist

Thieves using a basket lift have stolen priceless jewels from the Louvre in Paris, forcing the world’s most-visited museum to close.

Wee break has country muso thanking his lucky stars

Award-winning country artist Andrew Swift thought writing, recording and touring was the pinnacle of his life until a brief career break helped him find love.

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KISS founding member, guitarist Ace Frehley dead at 74

Ace Frehley, founding member of the glam rock band KISS, has died at 74 after complications following a recent fall.

Gallery defends staff cuts as 'funding cliff' looms

Officials from the Art Gallery of NSW have defended job cuts and say executives have not been shielded.

Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Promised Australian content quotas for international streaming giants have stalled, but independent MP Zali Steggall has launched a campaign on the issue.

Wikipedia war of words waged over First Nations names

Decades-old history wars are playing out on the backbone of the internet as Wikipedia editors strive to enhance cultural safety and face other challenges.

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

While AI could help address a slow and biased justice system, humans will remain integral to decision-making, a top judge says.

Midnight Oil fans rally to rescue drummer's 'war horse'

A drummer for one of Australia's most-loved rock bands is battling cancer and says he is surrounded by love after deciding to sell his old "war horse".

Diane Keaton, star of Annie Hall and The Godfather dies

Diane Keaton, the quirky US actress who won an Academy Award for Annie Hall and starred in The Godfather trilogy, has died at the age of 79.

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