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Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

The Gee Whiz ice-cream van is a popular stop for perspiring punters at Birdsville, part of one man's mission to bring happiness after the death of his wife.

Over the river and into the sky, festival takes flight

Over the river and into the sky, festival takes flight

Over the river and into the sky, festival takes flight

Over the river and into the sky, festival takes flight

Military flyovers and bridges transformed into art installations are some of the free attractions at the Brisbane Festival.

The sport of kings, mates and memories in Birdsville

The sport of kings, mates and memories in Birdsville

The sport of kings, mates and memories in Birdsville

The sport of kings, mates and memories in Birdsville

The Birdsville Races, which started as a meet for outback drovers, has become a bucket-list trip for old mates making new memories in the desert dust and heat.

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Rhinestones, feathers and sparkles to launch the Fringe

Rhinestones, feathers and sparkles to launch the Fringe

The Fringe festival features almost 3000 artists including burlesque performer Evana De Lune, who says her raunchy act is empowering.

Outback music festival built for comfort, not for greed

Outback music festival built for comfort, not for greed

Organisers of Australia's biggest outback music festival have ruled out building on the event's sold-out crowd of 15,000.

Sound no barrier for bands and fans at outback festival

Sound no barrier for bands and fans at outback festival

With no neighbours to annoy as far as the eye can see, performances at Australia's largest outback music festival are loud and proud.

Mad Max adds extra grunt to outback music festival

Mad Max adds extra grunt to outback music festival

Music-loving Mad Max devotees have packed extra luggage for a trek to the outback as they pay tribute to George Miller's famed film franchise.

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Access all areas for Headliners at outback music bash

Access all areas for Headliners at outback music bash

Access all areas for Headliners at outback music bash

Access all areas for Headliners at outback music bash

All roads are leading to Mundi Mundi as some 15,000 people of all ages and abilities converge in the outback to enjoy three days of live music under the stars.

Rosy outlook: pink-hued exhibit reshapes building

Rosy outlook: pink-hued exhibit reshapes building

Rosy outlook: pink-hued exhibit reshapes building

Rosy outlook: pink-hued exhibit reshapes building

An artist has transformed a historic city building into an immersive inflatable, pink-hued sanctuary for a festival's opening weekend.

It's a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival

It's a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival

It's a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival

It's a washout: heavy rain ends beloved Byron festival

Crowds and organisers are devastated a popular regional festival has been cancelled after heavy rain flooded the event grounds.

Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

An artist who sculpts junk metal into demonic creatures will spend 10 days trekking across central Australia to show his works at a coastal exhibition.

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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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