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ABC snarls at 'blatant' use of Bluey by One Nation

ABC snarls at 'blatant' use of Bluey by One Nation

A beloved cartoon dog getting run over by a car in a satirical cartoon produced by One Nation has prompted the national broadcaster to take legal action.

Meghan Markle's father's belongings scrutinised

Meghan Markle's father's belongings scrutinised

Meghan Markle's father's belongings scrutinised

Meghan Markle's father's belongings scrutinised

Philippine investigators are examining electronic devices linked to Meghan Markle's father that allegedly contain hundreds or thousands of abusive images.

Radio Free Alice bust out prison gig for debut album

Radio Free Alice bust out prison gig for debut album

Radio Free Alice bust out prison gig for debut album

Radio Free Alice bust out prison gig for debut album

Post-punk exports Radio Free Alice have made a brief return to Australia to play at Pentridge Prison ahead of releasing their debut album, What's In Between.

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Rebel awarded $359k in legal win over film's producers

Rebel awarded $359k in legal win over film's producers

Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has been awarded more than her debut film earned at the box office as she claimed victory over the co-producers of her debut film.

Ex-soap star must visit Jewish museum after Nazi salute

Ex-soap star must visit Jewish museum after Nazi salute

A former Neighbours actor maintains a Nazi salute he performed was "political satire" as a court orders him to visit a Holocaust museum.

Jamie Foxx brings Hollywood action to Australia

Jamie Foxx brings Hollywood action to Australia

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has brought his talent Down Under, filming an action-packed crime drama in Australia.

Brand ‘laughed after groping radio station worker’

A woman has told Russell Brand's rape trial that the comedian appeared to find it funny after grabbing her and forcefully kissing her.

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Major arts festival director vows to keep it affordable

Major arts festival director vows to keep it affordable

Major arts festival director vows to keep it affordable

Major arts festival director vows to keep it affordable

From First Nations-led art and Filipino parade floats to inflatable surf installations, a major festival is promising a city-wide celebration of culture.

The music people hate says more than they think

The music people hate says more than they think

The music people hate says more than they think

The music people hate says more than they think

Musical taste can make or break a first impression. But for one Queensland researcher, what we reject is just as fascinating as the songs we embrace.

Home is where the heart is for Sapphire City's girl

Home is where the heart is for Sapphire City's girl

Home is where the heart is for Sapphire City's girl

Home is where the heart is for Sapphire City's girl

Succession planning and country pop songs might not go hand in hand, but an Australian singer has found inspiration in bidding farewell to her family's farm.

Woman says Russell Brand tried to drag her into toilets

A woman has told a UK court a "wild-eyed" Russell Brand tried to grab her and take her into the toilets, but his lawyers argue her experience was "short lived".

Brand' rape trial hears from first alleged victim

A woman who accuses Russell Brand of raping her told police she felt dirty after the alleged attack and "thought it was my fault", his London trial has heard.

Comedian king is adding some Curry in his musical debut

Comedian king is adding some Curry in his musical debut

Comedian king is adding some Curry in his musical debut

Comedian king is adding some Curry in his musical debut

Comedian and actor Stephen Curry is swapping the screen for the stage as King Arthur in the irreverent musical Monty Python's Spamalot.

Let it roll: troubled Melbourne Star wheel reopens

Let it roll: troubled Melbourne Star wheel reopens

Let it roll: troubled Melbourne Star wheel reopens

Let it roll: troubled Melbourne Star wheel reopens

A troubled state attraction will reopen after decades of technical issues and closures, offering Vegas-inspired packages hoped to draw back crowds.

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Karl settles podcast dispute days before court date

A high-profile former TV show host embroiled in controversy since his shock departure has avoided a potentially ugly day in court, settling a podcast dispute.

Russell Brand at court for hearing before rape trial

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has made a silent entry to a London court for a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial.

Jim Bakker, TV preacher felled by scandals, dies at 86

US ‌televangelist Jim Bakker, ‌who built a ‌multimillion-dollar evangelical empire before ‌being ⁠disgraced by sex and financial scandals, has died at 86.

Curtain to lift on grand theatre's new lease of life

While all the renovations to a decades-old theatre in a major city may not be apparent to audiences, they are set to transform the experience for theatre-goers.

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Stars shine at Aussie Sense and Sensibility Premiere

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles step into the shoes of Jane Austen's beloved Dashwood sisters in the latest adaptation.

Gentle giant declared winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week

After a week of fierce competition, the Fat Bear Week champion has been declared, with the accolade going to the heftiest bear in Alaska’s Katmai National Park.

Rod Stewart announces his retirement

British pop legend Rod Stewart has announced his retirement, revealing he will walk away from performing after six decades following one final tour.

‘Never-before-seen’ revelations in Rebel’s film feud

Newly unearthed correspondence shows Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson played a pivotal role in a smear campaign against her co-producer, a court has been told.

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

Homegrown hero Kylie Minogue has dazzled the AFL grand final with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits.

Rebel Wilson film's box office 'depressing': producer

The film at the centre of an ongoing legal stoush involving Hollywood star Rebel Wilson made just $335,000 in Australia on a budget of over $22 million.

Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health

Music legend John Farnham’s health has deteriorated, ruling him out of attending a tribute concert in his honour.

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