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Iconic Australian migrant story returns to the stage

Iconic Australian migrant story returns to the stage

Based on the award-winning coming-of-age book and film, the Looking for Alibrandi stage show is shining a spotlight on discrimination during a national tour.

Diddy's ex sobs as she testifies at his sex trial

Diddy's ex sobs as she testifies at his sex trial

Diddy's ex sobs as she testifies at his sex trial

Diddy's ex sobs as she testifies at his sex trial

An ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs says he made her feel guilty for asking male entertainers to wear condoms during "Freak Offs".

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

It has been revealed that soccer star David Beckham will be confirmed as Sir in The King's Birthday Honours list next week.

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Jury hears more of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 'debauchery'

Jury hears more of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 'debauchery'

A model and social media influencer has told a jury she felt "exhilarated" the first time she had sex with a male escort in front of Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Jury begins deliberating in Weinstein's rape retrial

Jury begins deliberating in Weinstein's rape retrial

Jurors have started deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape and assault crimes retrial.

Knockout blow for contentious bare-knuckle boxing event

Knockout blow for contentious bare-knuckle boxing event

A controversial bare-knuckle boxing championship has been blocked from hosting its first Australian event, despite tickets already being on sale.

Period scenes set mood for Impressionist masterpieces

Period scenes set mood for Impressionist masterpieces

An exhibition of French Impressionist masterpieces from a Boston museum has returned to Australia after closing early in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Diddy dangled Cassie's friend off balcony, jury told

Diddy dangled Cassie's friend off balcony, jury told

Diddy dangled Cassie's friend off balcony, jury told

Diddy dangled Cassie's friend off balcony, jury told

A friend of Casandra Ventura has told a jury she still has night terrors and paranoia after Sean "Diddy" Combs dangled her off a balcony in 2016.

Puppet show inspiring migrant children to 'dream big'

Puppet show inspiring migrant children to 'dream big'

Puppet show inspiring migrant children to 'dream big'

Puppet show inspiring migrant children to 'dream big'

Educators say the arts is one of the best ways to reach students who speak little to no English, as puppets breathe life into big issues.

Diddy paid hotel security officer for video, jury told

Diddy paid hotel security officer for video, jury told

Diddy paid hotel security officer for video, jury told

Diddy paid hotel security officer for video, jury told

Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly told a hotel security officer he would ruin his career if a video was made public, a jury has been told.

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

The film Yurlu/Country explores the impact of asbestos mining on a community that has spent decades fighting to heal their homelands.

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

The Matildas' nail-biting World Cup shootout in 2023 captured the nation. The National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a video artwork of the defining moment.

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

A voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation has been shot dead near his Texas home

First weaving hung in 3D zooms in on tiny river life

First weaving hung in 3D zooms in on tiny river life

First weaving hung in 3D zooms in on tiny river life

First weaving hung in 3D zooms in on tiny river life

Australia's first major 3D tapestry project weighs more than 135 kilograms, and will be installed at a new hospital - with Velcro.

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Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

A source says Walt Disney is laying off several hundred workers in multiple teams around the world.

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

An often controversial music, food and arts event will soon return at top capacity, a year after running a reduced offering to get its books in better shape.

Expanded queer festival scours globe for headliners

Skank Sinatra is among the headline acts at the largest centre for queer history and culture in a festival program nearly triple the size of its debut.

'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

The population of Betoota is set to go from zero to 500 when the tiny outpost hosts its first music festival at its storied outback watering hole.

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Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Los Angeles authorities have confirmed a decade-old investigation into a sexual assault allegation against Smokey Robinson, and its decision to decline charges.

Torres Strait woman combining culture and vintage glam

A finalist for one of the biggest pin-up pageants in the country is combining culture and vintage glamour, inspired by the women in her family.

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dead at 87

Actress Loretta Swit, best remembered for playing Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series M*A*S*H has died at 87.

Artist wins $100k prize with art of wax, sand and glass

The winner of the 2025 Ramsay Art Prize, Australia's richest for contemporary artists under 40, uses everything from beeswax to copper pipe and stained glass.

Stars rally around beloved comedian after cancer shock

Magda Szubanski refuses to "sugar coat" news she has stage-four blood cancer as the popular comedian and actor prepares to begin treatment.

Modernism from Cezanne to Australia in NGA blockbuster

Rarely seen modernist masterpieces by the likes of Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso have come to Australia from Berlin’s Museum Berggruen.

Australia’s dark past woven through powerful exhibition

An exhibition celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art confronts the dark heart of Australia’s colonial history.

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