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Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Off-Broadway musical Titanique reimagines James Cameron's 1997 screen blockbuster Titanic as an absurdist queer celebration of pop legend Celine Dion.

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

The Australian entertainment industry is paying tribute to 'Neighbours' and 'Prisoner' actress Janet Andrewartha, who's died, aged 72.

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

A Queensland artist and dive enthusiast is hosting drawing sessions at the Museum of Underwater Art on the Great Barrier Reef - waterproof paper supplied.

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Art runs in the family at Young Archies portrait awards

Art runs in the family at Young Archies portrait awards

A portrait of a best mate underwater in a Japanese anime helmet is among the winners at the 2024 Young Archies at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Celine Dion serenades Paris in sodden start to Olympics

Celine Dion serenades Paris in sodden start to Olympics

More than 300,000 spectators have braved the rain to line the Seine and bear witness to the first-ever Olympic opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium.

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

A levy on tickets to artists such as Taylor Swift could help the likes of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, whose musicians still have to work other jobs.

AFL grand final crowd to hear Katy Perry roar

AFL grand final crowd to hear Katy Perry roar

Pop star Katy Perry will perform to a packed crowd at the MCG when she headlines pre-game entertainment at the AFL grand final.

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Artefacts returned from US: 'they belong to our people'

Artefacts returned from US: 'they belong to our people'

Artefacts returned from US: 'they belong to our people'

Artefacts returned from US: 'they belong to our people'

Indigenous leaders travelled to the US to repatriate 20 culturally significant artefacts that will be returned to traditional owners in the Northern Territory.

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Three valuable artworks by Brett Whiteley were the centre of the late Ron Walker's art collection, but have been passed in at auction.

National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told

National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told

National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told

National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told

With iconic venues such as Brisbane's The Zoo unable to survive, Australia's live music industry needs a national rescue plan, an inquiry has been told.

'Male supremacy': ladies lounge discrimination appeal

'Male supremacy': ladies lounge discrimination appeal

'Male supremacy': ladies lounge discrimination appeal

'Male supremacy': ladies lounge discrimination appeal

An art gallery will argue a tribunal decision to label its ladies-only lounge discriminatory didn't take into account ongoing disadvantage faced by women.

Celine Dion set for comeback at Paris Olympics opener

Celine Dion set for comeback at Paris Olympics opener

Celine Dion set for comeback at Paris Olympics opener

Celine Dion set for comeback at Paris Olympics opener

As the singer battles her Stiff Person Syndrome, Celine Dion is reportedly set to perform during the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Musical elevates Latin American vibes to new heights

Musical elevates Latin American vibes to new heights

Musical elevates Latin American vibes to new heights

Musical elevates Latin American vibes to new heights

Leading lights of a Latin American musical hope the production breaks down stereotypes while offering a universal story of connection and belonging.

Don't be a drongo and help Aussie slang do a Bradbury

Don't be a drongo and help Aussie slang do a Bradbury

Don't be a drongo and help Aussie slang do a Bradbury

Don't be a drongo and help Aussie slang do a Bradbury

The Australian National Dictionary Centre's annual word appeal is off and running, with a focus on sports slang in an Olympic year.

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Galactic zoom-out one of three Emmys nods for Aust firm

The Australian design firm that created the opening titles for the likes of The Crown has been nominated for three (more) Emmy Awards.

'Dystopian scenario' of AI music over human tunes

AI technology is moving so quickly that its algorithms could soon drive listeners to AI-made music, over songs written by human artists.

Country music singer awaits her transplant 'miracle'

Seleen McAlister was 11 when her mother received a liver transplant. Decades later, the Australian country music singer is waiting for her own life-saving gift.

Golden days of regional television quickly losing shine

More than 60,000 rural Australians have lost access to a free-to-air channel as regional broadcasters struggle, and experts say it's a sign of things to come.

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Inside the tube of classic surf film Crystal Voyager

A digital remaster of 1973 surf classic Crystal Voyager will screen at the Sydney Opera House, 50 years after it premiered at the newly-built venue.

Corporate watchdog clears indigenous art centre

The ACCC has found no breaches of consumer law at the APY Art Centre Collective, but another regulator has told it to clean up its books.

Comedian and actor Bob Newhart dead at 94

Comedian and actor Bob Newhart, whose career spanned eight decades, has died at the age of 94, his publicist says.

Dust never settles as Slim's son releases debut album

David Kirkpatrick spent his early years on the road with his parents Slim Dusty and Joy McKean, memories that have inspired his band's debut country album.

Johnny Depp turns to tarot to inspire art collection

Actor Johnny Depp pays tribute to his ex-partner Vanessa Paradis in new artworks inspired by tarot cards.

New dance show Plagiary moves to the AI beat

Performers respond to AI-generated instructions in a new dance show - no judgment allowed, unless you're trying to work out what it means.

Colonials mess with Shakespeare and get a global hit

Making Shakespeare's longest play into a successful opera is no easy feat, but an adaptation by "a bunch of colonials" is premiering at the Sydney Opera House.

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