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Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

As the 25th Garma wraps up, international visitors have shared their reflections, culture and gratitude for being invited to Australia for the festival.

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Human rights advocates have pointed to the importance of truth-telling despite political leaders opting for "practical measures" in Indigenous affairs.

PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

Traditional owners will be able to advocate for infrastructure, housing and energy projects on their land in a partnership unveiled by the prime minister.

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Spotlight on youth as sun sets on Garma Festival start

Spotlight on youth as sun sets on Garma Festival start

As the sun sets on the first day of a major annual cultural festival, it is the youngest attendees who have stolen the show and been the focus of conversation.

Excel at spreadsheets. There's a competition for that?

Excel at spreadsheets. There's a competition for that?

An Australian documentary follows six teenagers from across the globe as they compete to become the world champion of Excel 'spreadsheeting'.

Coffin rides help bring Dark Mofo festival back to life

Coffin rides help bring Dark Mofo festival back to life

Early attendance figures for Dark Mofo show the festival is alive and kicking, even though it's offering coffin rides - all in the name of art, of course.

Bridge project points to the future of arts festivals

Bridge project points to the future of arts festivals

Bridges transformed into art by global design duo Craig & Karl are among free attractions at the Brisbane Festival, staged with corporate naming rights.

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Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Thousands have gathered at a popular city beach to watch crews on beer-can boats battle it out, pirate-like, to find and keep underwater treasure.

Fireworks on way to ensure Territory Day isn't a fizzer

Fireworks on way to ensure Territory Day isn't a fizzer

Fireworks on way to ensure Territory Day isn't a fizzer

Fireworks on way to ensure Territory Day isn't a fizzer

A territory's explosive celebrations are back on track after a seized shipment of fireworks was released, ensuring the beloved event is not a fizzer.

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

An often controversial music, food and arts event will soon return at top capacity, a year after running a reduced offering to get its books in better shape.

Expanded queer festival scours globe for headliners

Expanded queer festival scours globe for headliners

Expanded queer festival scours globe for headliners

Expanded queer festival scours globe for headliners

Skank Sinatra is among the headline acts at the largest centre for queer history and culture in a festival program nearly triple the size of its debut.

'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

The population of Betoota is set to go from zero to 500 when the tiny outpost hosts its first music festival at its storied outback watering hole.

Parade driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Parade driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Parade driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Parade driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The driver of a car that ploughed into crowds at a Liverpool parade has been charged on suspicion of attempted murder.

Four people injured in UK parade crash 'very, very ill'

Four people injured in UK parade crash 'very, very ill'

Four people injured in UK parade crash 'very, very ill'

Four people injured in UK parade crash 'very, very ill'

A man is in custody and dozens of people are injured, including four seriously, after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a football parade.

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Daring stunts wow crowds at 'special' country air show

Australia’s only female aerobatic pilot has returned to her home-town air show to wow 15,000 fans with gravity-defying stunts.

Lighting up: Vivid pays tribute to radical queer artist

The sails of the Sydney Opera House will be lit up with a tribute to artist David McDiarmid as part of the 2025 Vivid festival.

The social media-hating philosopher relishing his X ban

Famed philosopher AC Grayling is speaking at writers' festivals around Australia - but you won't find him promoting it on social media.

Kidman, Madonna, Pharrell shine at 'Superfine' Met Gala

The Met Gala is underway with the stars embracing traditional menswear for this year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.

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Dog's sniff prompted unlawful festival strip search

Strip searches were allegedly routinely carried out at music festivals as a massive payout looms in response to a class action involving more than 3000 people.

Nine dead after car drives into Canada festival crowd

A man has been arrested after he allegedly drove a car into revellers at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver, killing nine people and injuring others.

Plea for help so the music doesn't stop for Bluesfest

As a cloud hangs over the future of Bluesfest, the threat of losing another major festival affects more than just music lovers.

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Aboriginal culture, art and stories are on display at a lightshow in the desert but the minds behind the event say it''s about more than the installations.

Dark Mofo festival returns with screams and a car crash

Scream until you can't breathe ... the boundary-pushing Dark Mofo returns, with a head-on collision and the festival's traditional nude swim.

Luke McGregor brings fresh stand-up to comedy festival

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back, with Luke McGregor testing his jokes on both children and axolotls.

Laser beams focus on future of arts festival Rising

A free laser beam art installation will run every night of Rising in June. But organisers can't confirm Melbourne's popular arts festival is funded beyond 2025.

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