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'Once in a century human': Jane Goodall's Aussie mark

'Once in a century human': Jane Goodall's Aussie mark

Scientist Jane Goodall, whose work on primates took her around the world, had a soft spot for a leading Australian zoo where chimps thrive.

Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies

Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies

Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies

Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies

Jane Goodall is being hailed as a pioneering primate expert and tireless advocate for the environment after her death at the age of 91 while on a speaking tour.

'Pay up': artists, authors argue AI steals their work

'Pay up': artists, authors argue AI steals their work

'Pay up': artists, authors argue AI steals their work

'Pay up': artists, authors argue AI steals their work

Australian musicians, producers and authors want an AI data mining proposal to be scrapped, saying their life's work can be taken for nothing.

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Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

A fringe festival in its 43rd year has officially kicked off, with a unique dancefloor and a musical poking fun at colonial explorers among its offerings.

'Kind of inevitable': inside Nicole and Keith's split

'Kind of inevitable': inside Nicole and Keith's split

Megastars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split after nearly two decades of marriage, with reports one of them was desperate to save the relationship.

Winning author reveals perils of robodebt rabbit warren

Winning author reveals perils of robodebt rabbit warren

An author has revealed how his three years working on a prize-winning robodebt expose left him feeling at times unwell and "in this kind of rabbit warren".

Aussie star has no interest in being one of the greats

Aussie star has no interest in being one of the greats

Outlander: Blood of my Blood star Sam Retford delves into the moment that nearly led him to quit acting, and how he is not interested in being the best.

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Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Diehard fans have turned out to show their support to their footy heroes ahead of the AFL grand final, with many confident their teams can get it done.

History-making artwork maps 2400 generations of family

History-making artwork maps 2400 generations of family

History-making artwork maps 2400 generations of family

History-making artwork maps 2400 generations of family

A history-making and history-mapping artwork will be on display on Australian soil for the first time since taking out a major international award.

Cash-strapped sculpture festival finds its white knight

Cash-strapped sculpture festival finds its white knight

Cash-strapped sculpture festival finds its white knight

Cash-strapped sculpture festival finds its white knight

After appearing on shaky ground and facing the wrath of an arts minister, Sculpture by the Sea has announced the show will go on after finding a benefactor.

Funding fracas casts Sculpture by the Sea adrift

Funding fracas casts Sculpture by the Sea adrift

Funding fracas casts Sculpture by the Sea adrift

Funding fracas casts Sculpture by the Sea adrift

At-risk art trail Sculpture by the Sea insists its exhibitors are compensated fairly after the federal arts minister took a swipe at the popular Sydney event.

Wiggles clap back at ex-CEO’s unlawful sacking claim

Wiggles clap back at ex-CEO’s unlawful sacking claim

Wiggles clap back at ex-CEO’s unlawful sacking claim

Wiggles clap back at ex-CEO’s unlawful sacking claim

The Wiggles and their former CEO are attempting to sing in tune over claims the boss was undermined before being illegally fired.

Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to TV

Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to TV

Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to TV

Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to TV

Jimmy Kimmel insists he never meant to make light of Charlie Kirk's murder as the comedian made an emotional return to his TV show after being suspended.

Funding crisis may halt beloved coastal sculpture event

Funding crisis may halt beloved coastal sculpture event

Funding crisis may halt beloved coastal sculpture event

Funding crisis may halt beloved coastal sculpture event

Three weeks before the annual Sculpture by the Sea, organisers are trying to raise $200,000 so the event can go ahead.

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Woman jailed over plot to sell Presley's Graceland

A woman has been jailed for a brazen attempt to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his iconic Graceland mansion in the US city of Memphis.

Circus hopefuls ready to flip the script on skills gap

Australian circus artists perform all over the world, but the local industry is facing a skills shortage. New qualifications hope to change that.

Australian singer quits Russia's Eurovision alternative

The organisers of the Intervision song contest in Russia have accused the Australian government of pressuring singer Vassy to withdraw.

Creative types say give us a tax break, for art's sake

Tax breaks on concert tickets and subsidies for printing books in Australia are among suggestions to lift the struggling arts sector from the fiscal doldrums.

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Canada bans Kneecap for alleged terror group support

The Canadian government has accused rap trio Kneecap of promoting hate, barring it from entering the country ahead of its concerts next month.

Hot mess: electronic sound studio moves to city's heart

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio makes an extensive collection of music gear available to the public. Its move to the city will mean many more visitors.

Camilla delights US first lady with miniature books

US first lady Melania Trump has been shown the treasures of Windsor Castle including Queen Mary's Dolls' House during her husband's state visit.

As live shows surge, Chappell Roan hot to go Down Under

The Laneway Festival headliner will be US pop star Chappell Roan. The announcement has been made as figures show average ticket prices are higher than ever.

Top university backtracks on controversial job cuts

Staff have scored a major win in their long-running battle against a contentious cost-slashing plan at the Australian National University.

'Absolute legend': stars pay tribute to Robert Redford

Hollywood stars are mourning the death of Robert Redford, expressing affection and admiration for the Oscar-winning director and godfather for independent film.

Concerto that was lost to time to premiere in Australia

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will premiere a concerto that had been lost to time, and rediscovered by accident.

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