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Dining with Dingo: musician puts it all on the table

Dining with Dingo: musician puts it all on the table

Singer-songwriter Dingo has been touring the country since his late teens with some of Australia's biggest acts, a nomadic life that has inspired his new album.

Fire, dance and connection as Fringe launches

Fire, dance and connection as Fringe launches

Fire, dance and connection as Fringe launches

Fire, dance and connection as Fringe launches

Strangers are invited to embrace curiosity as a city's Fringe festival begins with a campfire dance party, rekindling timeless connections.

Rod Stewart announces his retirement

Rod Stewart announces his retirement

Rod Stewart announces his retirement

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.

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Taylor Swift lands top trophy at MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift lands top trophy at MTV Video Music Awards

Pop princess Taylor Swift has made history and Nirvana has been awarded the 2026 Video Vanguard Award at the starry MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

'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.

'Tough as they come': rocker Angry Anderson remembered

'Tough as they come': rocker Angry Anderson remembered

Angry Anderson, the Rose Tattoo frontman, actor and advocate has died, prompting an outpouring of tributes from musicians and media stars at home and abroad.

Ed Sheeran contemplated quitting performing over row

Ed Sheeran contemplated quitting performing over row

An emotional Ed Sheeran has confided in fans about his tumultuous week, admitting he'd made ‘mistakes’ and condemned the conflict in Gaza as ‘catastrophic’.

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Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health

Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health

Farnham to skip tribute concert due to worsening health

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.

From the bush to the Opera House, choir raises the roof

From the bush to the Opera House, choir raises the roof

From the bush to the Opera House, choir raises the roof

From the bush to the Opera House, choir raises the roof

A youth choir program that runs across 80 remote communities is celebrating two decades of changing rural children's lives through the power of music.

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland is set to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year due to the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".

Caution on copyright changes as Claude comes to town

Caution on copyright changes as Claude comes to town

Caution on copyright changes as Claude comes to town

Caution on copyright changes as Claude comes to town

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to move carefully on any changes to copyright and AI training as another tech giant signs a deal in Australia.

Dropping Macklemore from tour not my decision: Sheeran

Dropping Macklemore from tour not my decision: Sheeran

Dropping Macklemore from tour not my decision: Sheeran

Dropping Macklemore from tour not my decision: Sheeran

Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s US tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

'Sultan Of Sequins', designer to stars, Bob Mackie dies

'Sultan Of Sequins', designer to stars, Bob Mackie dies

'Sultan Of Sequins', designer to stars, Bob Mackie dies

'Sultan Of Sequins', designer to stars, Bob Mackie dies

US costume designer Bob Mackie, known as the “Sultan Of Sequins” and the “Rajah Of Rhinestones” is being remembered for his "genius and extraordinary designs".

Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

Aus Grand Prix on hook for axed Robbie Williams concert

The Grand Prix's bid to overturn a $2.84 million payout to a music promoter over a canned Robbie Williams concert in 2020 has come to a screeching halt.

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Arts worker protest is a show stopper at theatres venue

Ticketholders won't be seeing shows at a major performing arts venue as workers protest over stalled pay negotiations.

Tears for slain footy player as killer rapper jailed

The family of a beloved local rugby league player wiped away tears while hearing about his final moments when attacked outside a fast food restaurant.

Harry Styles sends fans into frenzy with cryptic post

Former One Direction star Harry Styles has sent fans into a frenzy after sharing a cryptic social media post, with some fearing he plans to retire.

Family slams use of Pavarotti voice in far-right video

The leader of Italy's far-right Futuro Nazionale party has been condemned for illegally using the voice of the revered late opera star Luciano Pavarotti.

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Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murdering Tupac

A former gang leader is facing life in prison after being found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur, in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades.

How turning 50 made Kasey Chambers a free spirit again

The artist who wrote Not Pretty Enough is unashamedly embracing getting older, with a milestone birthday making her feel more like herself than ever before.

'Irreplaceable': tributes after Dolly Parton dies at 80

The world is remembering the legacy of Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and best-selling female artists, after she died of cancer at age 80.

World without Dolly Parton ‘doesn’t feel possible’

Entertainers are paying tribute to "magnificent star" Dolly Parton, remembering her talent and generosity following the news of the Jolene singer’s death.

Goodbye Dolly, Australia will always love you

Dolly Parton's music and generosity will live on in Australia, where there is a small town festival in her honour and thousands of books in children's hands.

'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music

Fully AI-generated music will be banned from Australia's ARIA music charts from Friday in a move to support human artistry.

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.

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