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Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Million-dollar cost for ABC to defend fill-in dismissal

Australia's public broadcaster has tried to settle a costly defence case over a fill-in radio presenter's terminated five-day contract.

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

Arts awards postponed amid Venice selection uproar

The Asia Pacific Arts Awards have been postponed, amid a row over the decision to ditch the team picked for the Venice Biennale.

Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave has won the top accolade at The Screen Actors Guild Awards while Timothee Chalamet took out best actor for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.

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Winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Conclave has taken out the top film award at the Screen Actors Guild awards, propelling it to favourite to win the category at next week's Oscars ceremony.

Oscar favourite Anora scoops pool at Sprit awards

Oscar favourite Anora scoops pool at Sprit awards

Anora has won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards in what could be a preview of the Oscars.

Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life

Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life

From posting boxes of books off to remote classrooms to writing his own, a love of science is at the heart of everything social entrepreneur Corey Tutt does.

What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans

What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans

A love of country music made Aussie star Lee Kernaghan the uncoolest kid in school but now he's among friends as new fans flock to his shows.

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Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie

A US jury has found Hadi Matar guilty of attempting to murder the novelist Salman Rushdie.

Venice row risks Aust's reputation, major gallery says

Venice row risks Aust's reputation, major gallery says

Venice row risks Aust's reputation, major gallery says

Venice row risks Aust's reputation, major gallery says

The Museum of Contemporary Art has become the first major gallery to publicly back the artistic team selected for Venice, then sensationally dumped.

Palestine protest gear in art a security risk, says NGA

Palestine protest gear in art a security risk, says NGA

Palestine protest gear in art a security risk, says NGA

Palestine protest gear in art a security risk, says NGA

Artworks featuring Palestine protest material have been covered up due to security risks, says the NGA. The gallery has been criticised by an Islamic peak body.

Lawyers rest their case for Rushdie's accused attacker

Lawyers rest their case for Rushdie's accused attacker

Lawyers rest their case for Rushdie's accused attacker

Lawyers rest their case for Rushdie's accused attacker

Lawyers for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie have rested their case without calling witnesses or the alleged attacker to the stand.

Australian Ballet back with tale of superstar Nijinsky

Australian Ballet back with tale of superstar Nijinsky

Australian Ballet back with tale of superstar Nijinsky

Australian Ballet back with tale of superstar Nijinsky

The last time the Australian Ballet staged Nijinksy, it won standing ovations at every show. Almost a decade later, it's back.

Melting paint, robot vacuums and a hearse at Art Fair

Melting paint, robot vacuums and a hearse at Art Fair

Melting paint, robot vacuums and a hearse at Art Fair

Melting paint, robot vacuums and a hearse at Art Fair

The Melbourne Art Fair features the latest work from some of Australia's best known artists - with art from a few hundred dollars to more that $300,000.

Venice biennale winners 'appalled' at artist dumping

Venice biennale winners 'appalled' at artist dumping

Venice biennale winners 'appalled' at artist dumping

Venice biennale winners 'appalled' at artist dumping

Australia's winners of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale have added their voices to calls to reinstate the nation's 2026 artistic team.

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Remapping stories of shared connection through dance

Listening and feeling the sounds of mother earth is at the heart of a dance piece co-choreographers say has the power to heal.

Chunky Move dancers wield extra limbs at Asia TOPA

The Asia TOPA triennial returns with dozens of never-before-seen performances, including a Chunky Move dance piece partly inspired by Transformers.

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in shooting, avoids jail

Jurors have found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend on a Hollywood street.

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Movie star Kevin Spacey has rubbished Guy Pearce's recent comments that Spacey harassed him on set.

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Queer camping music, arts festival bites the dust

Yet another festival, the queer camping music and arts event Gaytimes, is hitting pause as the cost of staging the multi-day event in the bush spikes.

Minister made phone call before Venice pick reversal

The arts minister spoke to the chief of Creative Australia after questions were asked in parliament about the artist chosen to go to the Venice Biennale.

Flood of troubles continues for shuttered Art Museum

It's unknown when, or if, Brisbane's QUT Art Museum will reopen its doors after flood damage and a decision to nix its 2025 exhibition program.

Demands for inquiry into dumping of Aust Venice art duo

How and why did Creative Australia uninvite the team it picked for the Venice Biennale? There are calls for an independent inquiry to find out.

Moving mountains, Sarah Blasko comes to the country

The acclaimed singer-songwriter hopes audiences will sit with her in life's highs and lows, as she tours a deeply personal album across country Australia.

Kylie breaks Tension with first show of world tour

The hearts of Kylie fans are beating Padam Padam, with the start of the pop legend's Tension world tour.

Dumped a ute? It's been turned into sand art at Mona

French artist Théo Mercier's massive installation MIRRORSCAPE is a whole landscape of unwanted junk, found on his travels in Tasmania and sculpted in sand.

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