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Aboriginal artists shine at home-grown biennale

Aboriginal artists shine at home-grown biennale

More than 80 visual artists from countries around the world have descended on Sydney for a major contemporary art exhibition, focusing on Indigenous histories.

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

More than 120 artists and crew heading to the WOMADelaide festival have been caught up in travel chaos, with some making massive journeys so they can perform.

Britpop still reigns supreme with free Pulp concert

Britpop still reigns supreme with free Pulp concert

Britpop still reigns supreme with free Pulp concert

Britpop still reigns supreme with free Pulp concert

Pulp, fronted by the charismatic Jarvis Cocker, had the crowd dancing ecstatically at a free concert for more than 10,000 people.

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What controversy? Festival boss Peter Sellars is back

What controversy? Festival boss Peter Sellars is back

More than two decades since Peter Sellars parted ways with the Adelaide Festival, the lauded director is back - with some thoughts on saying the unsayable.

Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits

Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits

A snapshot of contemporary art shows how artists push their materials to the limit, reflecting the forces which shape individuals and society.

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

A poet's latest work has been lauded for its emotional intelligence, while Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has won an award by popular vote.

Kate makes first public appearance since Andrew arrest

Kate makes first public appearance since Andrew arrest

British Princess Kate has made her first public appearance since the arrest of former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Cafes urged to close on Anzac Day long weekend holiday

Cafes urged to close on Anzac Day long weekend holiday

Cafes urged to close on Anzac Day long weekend holiday

Cafes urged to close on Anzac Day long weekend holiday

There will be a statewide public holiday to compensate for Anzac Day falling on a weekend over the next two years, but not everyone is punching the air.

Fears for tears as lion dancers gird for Lunar New Year

Fears for tears as lion dancers gird for Lunar New Year

Fears for tears as lion dancers gird for Lunar New Year

Fears for tears as lion dancers gird for Lunar New Year

Kicks, leaps and the ability to tear up a lettuce with your bare hands: a Chinese lion dancer reveals what it takes to ring in the Lunar New Year.

For Oz music, this is the best of times - and the worst

For Oz music, this is the best of times - and the worst

For Oz music, this is the best of times - and the worst

For Oz music, this is the best of times - and the worst

While Australian artists are rushing the Grammys, local musicians are fighting to be heard at home.

Convict rebels recast as first political demonstrators

Convict rebels recast as first political demonstrators

Convict rebels recast as first political demonstrators

Convict rebels recast as first political demonstrators

A new exhibition explores how the convicts who landed on Australian shores 250 years ago set the tone for political activism forevermore.

Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Emotions have run high at competing Australia Day rallies as the prime minister highlighted the role immigrants have played in helping to shape the nation.

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

The 2026 Australians of the Year have a jam-packed schedule after receiving their awards at a ceremony in the nation's capital.

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Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

An electrician whose businesses have created dozens of jobs for Indigenous people has received one of the nation's highest honours.

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

A pioneering dementia researcher has called for a national program to help prevent the disease, after being given one of the nation's highest honours.

Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

An endurance athlete who shot to fame during a mammoth run from Perth to Sydney has been named Young Australian of the Year.

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Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

There are mixed emotions for many about Australia's national day. For some it means celebration, for others mourning and marking the beginning of colonisation.

'Their career is toast': writers' festival anguish

The consequences of cancelling a major literary festival are far-reaching, publishers and writers say, despite a premier declaring there is no economic impact.

Dumped author to consider festival return after apology

A major writers' festival is in damage control as it apologises for dumping a Palestinian-Australian author in a move that triggered a mass boycott.

Soft clubbing: boozy nights out, soulful mornings in.

A complex combination of cost-of-living pressures and social media fatigue is behind the creation of soft clubbing: young people turning cafes into dancefloors.

How Indigenous culture is enriching preschoolers' days

Parents and children are learning together at one preschool, which has embedded Indigenous language and culture into each day's events.

Exhibition pays homage to greatest divas old and new

The history of the world's divas will be on show in an Australian exclusive exhibition that chronicles the career-defining moments of trailblazers.

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

From author to podcast host, a high school graduate's work tackling economic disparity has earned her a rising star award among Asian-Australian leaders.

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