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Lessons from the Gong: regional music summit spotlight

Lessons from the Gong: regional music summit spotlight

Organisers of a regional music summit are hoping to regrow a live music industry as one city is put under the spotlight for all the right reasons.

City council accused of taking Christ out of Christmas

City council accused of taking Christ out of Christmas

City council accused of taking Christ out of Christmas

City council accused of taking Christ out of Christmas

A "March for Jesus" group has been told it cannot take part in a festive pageant, with a council citing intimidating chanting and behaviour at a previous event.

Axed author back on the slate for writers' week

Axed author back on the slate for writers' week

Axed author back on the slate for writers' week

Axed author back on the slate for writers' week

Adelaide Writers' Week returns with Randa Abdel Fattah on the bill, while a Khaled Sabsabi solo show is part of the Adelaide Festival's visual arts program.

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Call for politician ban after 'grubby' Christmas post

Call for politician ban after 'grubby' Christmas post

A premier's social media comments accusing a school of cancelling Christmas have sparked a heated debate, calls for an apology and for politicians to stay away.

With hot looks and half a cello, fashion week returns

With hot looks and half a cello, fashion week returns

From beaver hats in the baking sun, to a model wearing a cut-in-half cello, fashion week is back.

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.

Kitchens have their Michelin moment in Australia first

Kitchens have their Michelin moment in Australia first

A restaurant has earned itself Australia's first and only two Michelin stars as more than 70 eateries are recognised by the famed fine-dining benchmark.

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Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time

Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time

Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time

Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time

Rising costs, wild weather and complex logistics have spelled the end of an outback music festival, which had become an annual pilgrimage for many Australians.

Festival to tackle the questions keeping us up at night

Festival to tackle the questions keeping us up at night

Festival to tackle the questions keeping us up at night

Festival to tackle the questions keeping us up at night

A festival curated at Australia's premier performing arts centre is investigating the overwhelming issues in pop culture, politics, science and technology.

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

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

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

'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.

Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026

Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026

Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026

Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026

The horses weren't the only attraction at the Birdsville Races, with plenty of fun to be had in what's arguably the nation's longest pub crawl.

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

Fireworks spectacular lights Australia's Olympic city

The Riverfire event has drawn an estimated 500,000 people to see fireworks set off from bridges, barges and city buildings.

Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again

Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again

Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again

Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again

The Birdsville Cup might not stop the nation, but it's an annual pilgrimage that brings thousands of revellers to a far-flung outback outpost.

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Crowds are building along the Brisbane River for the Riverfire display, as Fiji's first ever circus shows off under the big top.

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Ferry strike turns up heat on Riverfire festival crowds

The Brisbane Festival kicks off, with extra transport in place to cope with crowds at the city's popular Riverfire event.

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

Calls grow to extend pill testing beyond festivals

One state will continue drug testing at festivals despite political opposition, after a year-long trial found the service provided unique value.

To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

A sculpture of a tiny bee carrying the weight of human consciousness is part of an outdoor exhibition bringing art to everyday Australians.

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Community blows out candles for 50-year-old institution

A beloved community-run Australian market is celebrating a 50-year milestone and its efforts in helping to raise $20 million for charity.

Happy campers hit the road after muddy muddy festival

Mundi Mundi Bash organisers are helping thousands of campers dig their way out of mud and hit the road home after a wet but wonderful celebration of live music.

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

An Australian-first true crime festival is exploring some of the nation's most enduring criminal mysteries and investigations.

Sun steals show as gates reopen at rain-soaked festival

It's a breathtaking sight over the red desert plains at Australia's largest outdoor music festival - one that almost outshines the event's brightest stars.

Outback festival stars take heart-Broken Hill by storm

Artists performing at Australia’s biggest outback music festival are mucking in to play free pub shows for ticket holders left stranded off-site by heavy rain.

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

A major agricultural show will celebrate its 150th year, buzzing with news of an upgrade of almost $300 million to be completed ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

The rising cost of fuel has failed to deter thousands of music-loving campers hitting the road to travel to outback NSW for the Mundi Mundi Bash.

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