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The 'spectacle' of Sleeping Beauty marks 10 years

The 'spectacle' of Sleeping Beauty marks 10 years

The Australian Ballet will perform the well-worn production of Sleeping Beauty but the artistic director hopes audiences will be enchanted by its nuances.

Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Australians 'waking up' to the breadth of Indian cinema

Indian films are becoming increasingly popular with Australian audiences as the south Asian diaspora continues to grow.

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Embedding policies that cannot be wound back could help stop a worrying trend in its tracks, Women's Minister Katy Gallagher says.

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Darwin tradie's Wobbly Bike debut wins kid's book prize

Darwin tradie's Wobbly Bike debut wins kid's book prize

The Wobbly Bike, by Darwin tradesman Darren McCallum, is among the winners of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards.

'Gentle and generous' film critic David Stratton dies

'Gentle and generous' film critic David Stratton dies

Remembered fondly by his legions of fans, film critic David Stratton died in hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains after a life dedicated to cinema.

Paul Kelly farewells Joe in How to Make Gravy sequel

Paul Kelly farewells Joe in How to Make Gravy sequel

One of Australia’s most celebrated artists has released a sequel to Christmas anthem How to Make Gravy, almost three decades after its release.

Priscilla Presley sued over $50m fraud, contract breach

Priscilla Presley sued over $50m fraud, contract breach

Two former business partners of Priscilla Presley, the former wife of rock king Elvis, are suing her for more than $US50 million.

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Room by room, future of art on show in historic hotel

Room by room, future of art on show in historic hotel

Room by room, future of art on show in historic hotel

Room by room, future of art on show in historic hotel

The Spring1883 art fair is held in an iconic hotel - but there's no putting holes in the walls to hang the paintings.

Nicole Scherzinger in sights for Sunset Boulevard movie

Nicole Scherzinger in sights for Sunset Boulevard movie

Nicole Scherzinger in sights for Sunset Boulevard movie

Nicole Scherzinger in sights for Sunset Boulevard movie

Andrew Lloyd Webber wants Nicole Scherzinger to star in a movie adaptation of Sunset Boulevard after her success in the musical in London and New York.

It's a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival

It's a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival

It's a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival

It's a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival

Crowds and organisers are devastated a popular regional festival has been cancelled after heavy rain flooded the event grounds.

Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

An artist who sculpts junk metal into demonic creatures will spend 10 days trekking across central Australia to show his works at a coastal exhibition.

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Emerging Indigenous artist Gaypalani Wanambi has turned rusting road signs into an award-winning artwork inspired by an ancestral story.

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

The expansion of a major beauty retailer's flagship is in line with trends of specialty stores moving into physical retail at the expense of department stores.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks Trump pardon, lawyer confirms

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks Trump pardon, lawyer confirms

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks Trump pardon, lawyer confirms

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks Trump pardon, lawyer confirms

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal team have "reached out" to US President Donald Trump about the possibility of a pardon.

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Australia to take 'sensible, middle path' on AI control

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a potential answer to Australia's dwindling productivity but concerns have been raised over its impact on workers.

Aussie brings grain silo art to small North Dakota town

A huge grain elevator and silo in North Dakota is the site of a massive mural being created by Brisbane artist Guido van Helten.

Asher Keddie's burglar 'turning his life around'

A magistrate has praised a man's growth, seven months after he broke into actor Asher Keddie and her artist husband's home, and tried to steal a motorbike.

Judge denies Diddy's pre-sentencing release from jail

Disgraced rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail until he is sentenced in October for transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Turning 70, Opera Australia returns to milestone shows

Opera Australia returns to some of the company's milestone productions as it recruits new leadership and tries to get back in the black.

Man dies after fall from balcony at Oasis Wembley gig

Oasis has expressed shock and sadness after a man fell to his death during their concert at Wembley Stadium in London.

Golden night for leading ladies at Logies

Leading ladies shone at the Logies, with Lynne McGranger winning Gold, Kitty Flanagan scooping silvers and Magda Szubanski's emotional Hall of Fame induction.

Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie

Home and Away royalty Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.

Magda Szubanski set to enter the Logies Hall of Fame

Much-loved actor, comedian, activist and icon Magda Szubanski will become the fifth woman to be inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame.

Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL

A daring debut novel from a former Swan shines a light on the absurdity of life as an AFL player, uncovering some dark truths along the way.

Prefab house ferried to island by night wins top award

A house built in a factory and ferried to one of the nation's favourite holiday islands has won Australian House of the Year at the 2025 Houses Awards.

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