Jones accuser ‘revolted’ at alleged groping: FitzSimons
Author and journalist Peter FitzSimons has told Alan Jones's blockbuster indecent assault hearing about a tearful complaint made to him by an alleged victim.
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Jones accuser ‘sunken and diminished’: ex-minister
A former MP has told Alan Jones's marathon indecent assault hearing that one of the alleged victims looked uncomfortable in the radio host's presence.
Call to embed algorithm opt-in for social ‘cesspit’
The Greens are vowing to hold back laws to strengthen Australia's under-16s social media ban until the government introduces digital duty-of-care measures.
The Pitt, Hacks, Pluribus could triumph in early Emmys
The Television Academy is presenting the majority of its primetime Emmys this weekend at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
Man or monster? Macbeth holds a mirror to modern morals
Australian audiences may reflect on modern politics in a touring production of Macbeth, as the tortured protagonist embarks on a merciless quest for power.
Warm, hostile, complicated: Hadley details Jones divide
A former talkback giant has laid bare his complicated relationship with fellow broadcaster Alan Jones, who is accused of numerous indecent assaults.
‘Bury him’: Hadley’s explosive texts about rival Jones
Influential broadcaster Ray Hadley wrote he wouldn't rest until he buried rival Alan Jones "literally and figuratively" after allegations of indecent assault.
‘Ruin me’: Hadley recalls teary complaint about Jones
Broadcaster Ray Hadley says a radio staffer broke down in tears and feared the loss of his career after he was allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones.
‘Distressed’ Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint
A man was distressed and agitated when he told a friend he had been indecently assaulted by talkback titan Alan Jones, a court has been told.
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.
‘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.
‘Great couple’: banter as man allegedly groped by Jones
A radio station staffer and Alan Jones were jokingly called a "great couple" at an event where the younger man was allegedly indecently assaulted.
Intimate picture marks end of National Portrait Prize
Artist Nathan Beard has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize in its final year, with an image of his aunt in the months before her death.
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.
Accuser says Jones ‘a lot nicer’ after alleged groping
A former radio staffer says longtime shock jock Alan Jones ceased yelling at him and became much nicer after indecently assaulting him.
‘Dog’: Ray Hadley slams rival in texts to Jones accuser
Prominent broadcaster Ray Hadley hit out at a colleague in foul-mouthed text messages referencing allegations of indecent assault against Alan Jones.
Alan Jones held ‘extraordinary power’, accuser says
A former radio staffer has denied having power over talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions.
Alan Jones decried as ‘grub’ to famous media rival
A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host.
Heartbreak as stars pay tribute to mentor Johnny Young
Singers who launched their careers on Young Talent Time are honouring their much-loved former host Johnny Young, who helped them find their voice on TV.
Alan Jones’s accuser felt silenced by ‘golden goose’
The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.
Alan Jones accuser’s mum ‘in shock’ over allegations
The mother of an athlete who was allegedly repeatedly indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones says she should have protected him.
‘Accountability taken’: Telstra execs pay outage price
Telstra's CEO is among 10 senior leaders paying the price for a major nationwide outage as the telco's board docks executive pay by nearly $2 million.
Pirates Ahoy! Opera returns with new chiefs at the helm
Opera Australia's 2027 season features the company's first new production of Tannhäuser in three decades, the Pirates of Penzance, and a steampunk Magic Flute.
Jones accuser had ‘seen a ghost’ after alleged groping
An athlete couldn't meet his girlfriend's eye after returning from an overnight stay with radio giant Alan Jones. Then came the allegations of assault.
‘Put people first’: landmark AI probe to set guardrails
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Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip
South Australia has inked an agreement with the developer of the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT.
Fair marks 20 years as crowds show up for authentic art
The 20th year of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair features an exhibition marking 40 years of Merrepen Arts, an NT arts centre recovering from record floods.
‘History makers’ win at national Aboriginal art awards
The prestigious $100,000 Telstra Art Award has gone to Ryan Presley, while winning works include dilly bags made from maps taken from the British Museum.
Jones’s alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court
An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light.
Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones
A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true".