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.
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Businesses baulk at cost of bonus public holidays
Businesses could lose more than $100 million a year under a state proposal that adds two public holidays to the calendar, a lobby group claims.
Crash pilot a ‘cocaine-using party animal’, court told
A jury has heard flight-time meters were regularly disconnected and paperwork falsified for reality TV star Matt Wright's helicopters before a fatal crash.
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.
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.
Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie
Home and Away royalty Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.
Female ‘safe space’ app defends booting trans woman
The "unfortunate" eviction of a transgender woman from a female-only app was a by-blow of a platform needed because of male harassment, a court has been told.
Turning 70, Opera Australia returns to milestone shows
Opera Australia returns to some of the company's milestone productions as it recruits new leadership and tries to get back in the black.
Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI
More than two in every three creative workers want the federal government to restrict the use of artificial intelligence to protect their jobs.
See the heights Lin-Manuel Miranda reached pre-Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda's debut musical features hip-hop, salsa and Latin beats, and tells the story of an immigrant community wondering about the meaning of home.
Rejected 200+ times, Ghost Cities wins major book prize
An ambitious novel inspired by Chinese megacities has won Australia's most prestigious literary award after being rejected more than 200 times by publishers.
INXS win Hottest Aussie 100 with Never Tear Us Apart
National youth broadcaster Triple J has named 1980s power ballad Never Tear Us Apart by INXS as Australia's favourite song in its special edition poll.
Fears heritage-listed rock art at risk from gas project
A vast collection of rock art has been recognised as a World Heritage site but advocates warn the engravings are under threat from industrial expansion.
‘Good medicine’: playgroup brings generational joy
Children, Elders and the parents and caregivers in between are finding joy in an intergenerational playgroup, where stories are shared and language passed down.
Police review rapper’s Glastonbury anti-Israel comments
UK police are reviewing videos of Glastonbury performances after controversial comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap and London punk duo Bob Vylan.
Victim’s head missing as ex-TV star faces murder charge
Police are still searching for the head of a man who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by his partner, a former reality TV star.
AC/DC fans in High Voltage frenzy ahead of Aussie tour
AC/DC are coming home to tour for the first time in a decade, with Aussie fans eager to see the legends after waiting a long time to rock and roll again.
More charges for UK rapper accused of raping woman
UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is facing more charges after allegedly raping a woman in a hotel room.
Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood
After years of being in the running, football star David Beckham has joined Oscar winner Gary Oldman and The Who's Roger Daltrey on the King's honours list.
Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray
Sarah Snook has taken home a Tony Award for leading actress in a Broadway play for her work in The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she plays all 26 roles.
Apple says competition changes could open door to scams
A US tech giant has rejected proposed changes to Australia's digital competition rules, saying some could put consumers and app developers at risk.
Actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape charges
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.
Australians urged to walk together for reconciliation
As Reconciliation Week begins, Australians are encouraged to reflect on the past, look to the future and walk together with First Nations people.
Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors
Stolen generations survivors are being honoured on National Sorry Day, which offers a chance for further healing despite the lingering impact of past policies.
Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Diddy’s trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs sex-trafficking trial continues with evidence from rapper Kid Cudi after the court finishes hearing from a former aide to the music mogul.
Sad but simple explanations in veteran’s lost appeal
There was no widespread conspiracy in the silence over Ben Roberts-Smith's war crimes, judges have found in dismissing the disgraced veteran's appeal.
Roo-tooth headband among artefacts returned from US
Eleven culturally significant objects are returning to Country after almost a century, ending a "long and emotional journey" to repatriate the artefacts.
Singer returns to stand in Diddy sex trafficking trial
The sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs will continue hearing testimony from a singer who told the jury she saw the hip-hop mogul abuse his girlfriend.
Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision crown with Wasted Love
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the pop-opera song Wasted Love, finishing ahead of Israeli singer Yuval Raphael.
‘Willing participant’: Diddy’s chief accuser challenged
Casandra Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has faced cross-examination at the hip-hop mogul's criminal trial.
Roberts-Smith to take war crimes claims to High Court
Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has vowed to head to the nation's highest court after he lost an appeal against findings that he engaged in war crimes.