Baby animals and bison bull debut at Royal Easter Show
Hundreds of baby animals, speckled cows and a bison are ready to delight crowds at the Royal Easter Show where pre-ticket sales have reached an all-time high.
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Charges against Guy Sebastian’s neighbour withdrawn
An order has been made to protect singer Guy Sebastian from his older neighbour, but criminal charges have been dropped.
‘Cocaine traces found’ in Outback Wrangler crash pilot
The star of the Outback Wrangler TV series says blaming him for the helicopter crash that killed a colleague is unfair, after new evidence emerged in court.
Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann unreasonably waited to file his defamation cases over reports on rape claims by Brittany Higgins, a judge has heard.
Read all about it: NSW preschoolers are falling behind
A report has shown a big decline in the literacy rates of children under the age of five in NSW, with one in five being ranked developmentally vulnerable.
Viral sea shanty boost as US band returns to Oz
An unlikely sea shanty medley that went viral on TikTok has changed the face (and age) of US country group Home Free's gigs, as they prepare to play CMC Rocks.
Seasoned artist’s salty work bridges art-science divide
Sandra Selig will lull viewers into a cosmic trance with a pendulum of salt when she debuts her evocative work at Australia's leading contemporary art gallery.
Drizzle Boy play a first for neurodiversity in theatre
Queensland Theatre's Drizzle Boy features the first neurodivergent character written and portrayed by a neurodivergent person on the Australian main stage.
Florence and the Machine spellbinding at WOMADelaide
Florence and the Machine powered through a cosmic set at WOMADelaide, while the festival's installations had crowds looking up to the skies.
Banshees, wives, women and mavericks: our predictions for the Oscars 2023 best pictures
The Banshees of Inisherin is an absolute masterpiece, and my pick for Best Picture (and one of the best films of the year).
CCTV footage sought over Guy Sebastian’s fence fracas
Footage showing singer Guy Sebastian "towering over" his neighbour is due to form part of court evidence about a disagreement between the pair.
Interview: singer/songwriter Natasha Rose
Get ready to be swept away by the soulful voice and captivating music of Natasha Rose, a rising star in the Queensland music scene! Hailing from the beautiful Moreton Bay Region, this 19-year-old singer-songwriter has just released her debut single "Lying To Love."
Federal Court Dropout: Kanye’s burger case thrown out
The US rapper formerly known as Kanye West has had a lawsuit against a Melbourne burger restaurant named after his 2004 album The College Dropout thrown out.
From deadly jaws and enormous strength to mushroom farming, Ant-Man is only tapping into a portion of the real superpowers of ants
Tiny ants might seem like unlikely inspirations and sidekicks for a superhero, but real-life ants have astonishing superpowers that make them formidable allies.
Letter drop part and parcel of Australia Post shake-up
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the nation's last letter will be sent via Australia Post as she works to make sure the organisation survives.
Anyone can pop like Warhol at new show, his friend says
A new show looking at Andy Warhol in the era of social media is opening at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Only one of the new maestro films tells a true story
Documentary Knowing the Score looks at the extraordinary career of conductor Simone Young. How does it compare to the Cate Blanchett drama Tár?
Collector buys beer can for nearly $500
One man's beer trash is another's treasure, according to a collector who splurged hundreds of dollars on a West End Stout can.
Clarke’s public feud puts India on ice
Michael Clarke has chosen to speak only about cricket on his return to radio but he's unlikely to do it in India, where his commentary role is now in doubt.
Tributes flow for singer Renee Geyer
Renee Geyer, one of Australia's most respected and successful soul singers, has died from complications following hip surgery at the age of 69.
Queer reinvention of Jane Austen classic
A queer envisioning of Jane Austen's famed romance will premiere during WorldPride as part of the Sydney Theatre Company's latest program.
Millions of hot cross buns hit shelves
The Christmas leftovers might still be in the fridge but the hot cross buns have just made a return to Coles supermarkets, months before Easter.
Happy Gravy Day
It's the 21st of December...
Fresh blood for Opera Aust with UK recruit
UK opera and theatre director Jo Davies has been appointed as the Artistic Director of Opera Australia, following the resignation of Lyndon Terracini.
Program ‘lied’ about cavoodle custody spat
A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation.
Remembering Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie
It is with heavy hearts that we remember the late Christine McVie, who passed away this week at the age of 79. Today we celebrate her life and music. Take a moment to revisit some of her many hits...
TV star faces NT court over chopper crash
TV presenter Matt Wright has made his first appearance in a Darwin court over a slew of charges relating to a helicopter crash that killed co-star Chris Wilson.
Sebastian’s ex-manager jailed for fraud
Guy Sebastian's ex-manager Titus Day will spend up to four years in jail and has been ordered to repay over $624,000 fraudulently embezzled from the pop star.
Companies fined $33.5m over NBN claims
Telstra, Optus and TPG have been fined after failing to tell customers they couldn't achieve the internet speed they were paying for.
End of the road for Gatto’s legal appeal
Mick Gatto has failed in Australia's highest court to overturn losses in his defamation case against the ABC after alleging an article implied he was a hitman.
Rock ‘n’ roll rarities go under the hammer
A rare lifetime collection of musical memorabilia including instruments signed by KISS and The Rolling Stones is set to go under the auctioneer's hammer.