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Major theatre show axed amid cost pressures

Major theatre show axed amid cost pressures

The Broadway adaptation of Beetlejuice has been axed midway through an Australian tour with rising costs to blame.

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson shares in his series Clarkson’s Farm that he's been diagnosed with an aggressive form of ‌prostate cancer.

David Hockney, star of 20th-century art, dies at age 88

David Hockney, star of 20th-century art, dies at age 88

David Hockney, star of 20th-century art, dies at age 88

David Hockney, star of 20th-century art, dies at age 88

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88.

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Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Six Australian acts that have shone over decades-long careers have joined ARIA's Hall of Fame as it celebrates four decades of music.

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne is vying for her first Tony Award after starring in a Broadway revival of the Noel Coward comedy of manners, Fallen Angels.

Actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81

Actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81

Veteran actor James Handy is dead at 81 after the Top Gun: Maverick star was allegedly stabbed at a Los Angeles home by his girlfriend's son.

Legal landmark celebrated with free Mabo Day concert

Legal landmark celebrated with free Mabo Day concert

Mabo Day will be celebrated with a free concert to mark the watershed legal decision paving the way for native land title claims across Australia.

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Jamie Lee Curtis mourning the death of sister Kelly

Jamie Lee Curtis mourning the death of sister Kelly

Jamie Lee Curtis mourning the death of sister Kelly

Jamie Lee Curtis mourning the death of sister Kelly

Actress Kelly Lee Curtis, the sister of Jamie Lee Curtis and daughter of Hollywood royalty Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, has died peacefully at her US home.

Flight of fancy as top pilot flips through the sky

Flight of fancy as top pilot flips through the sky

Flight of fancy as top pilot flips through the sky

Flight of fancy as top pilot flips through the sky

Australia's top aerobatic pilot reveals what it takes to hurtle through the sky and still land on your feet.

Fines not fun for park owner as rickety rides remain

Fines not fun for park owner as rickety rides remain

Fines not fun for park owner as rickety rides remain

Fines not fun for park owner as rickety rides remain

The elderly owner of a local amusement park could face a fine for contempt after failing to dismantle a number of dangerous or deteriorating attractions.

Superstars band together for John Farnham tribute gig

Superstars band together for John Farnham tribute gig

Superstars band together for John Farnham tribute gig

Superstars band together for John Farnham tribute gig

A show business icon has expressed gratitude after a tribute show was announced celebrating his music and raising vital funds for charity.

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.

Eurovision begins in the shadow of Israel boycott

Eurovision begins in the shadow of Israel boycott

Eurovision begins in the shadow of Israel boycott

Eurovision begins in the shadow of Israel boycott

"United by Music" is the motto of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, but the event in Vienna is beginning with tensions simmering over Israel's participation.

Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour

Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour

Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour

Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour

Always one step ahead, new wave innovators Split Enz are back for their first tour in 17 years. They're not done yet - and their hair is bigger than ever.

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Britney Spears out of rehab and 'feeling very positive'

Britney Spears is out of rehab and she's said to be "healthy and happy" and "feeling very positive" as she faces arraignment on a drink-driving charge.

Lively and Baldoni's legal teams to meet before trial

Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are gathering in court before a trial stemming from Lively’s ‌claims of sexual harassment by Baldoni.

Austrian man admits attack plot on Taylor Swift concert

A man accused of pledging allegiance to Islamic State group and planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna has pleaded guilty as his trial began.

'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over Perry drug death

A woman who admitted to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced in Los Angeles.

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'More people, more books': tech to end audiobook debate

The question of whether audiobooks count as reading is about to get more complicated thanks to a feature from a major tech firm.

Fuel crunch looms but the show must go on

Shortages and logistical woes haven't fazed passionate agriculturalists as Australia's biggest farm show reports not a single exhibitor has pulled out.

'No punishment' for US army pilots in Kid Rock flyby

US Army pilots who hovered helicopters near Kid Rock’s home during a training run have had their suspension lifted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says.

Prince Harry battles to get UK taxpayer-funded security

After his years-long battle over the issue, Prince Harry is reportedly facing the prospect of losing a renewed bid for taxpayer-funded security in the UK.

Radio giant takes big bet in Sandilands contract fight

Kyle Sandilands may have played a shrewd move after his axing by focusing attention on his radio masters rather than himself, legal experts say.

Rihanna hikes security after terrifying shooting

Rihanna has been left shaken and a woman has been charged with attempted murder after the singer's mansion was peppered with shots from a semi-automatic rifle.

Moomba mania: parade fetes multicultural melting pot

A melting pot of cultures and performances has marched through city streets in an annual celebration of a city's multicultural success.

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