Oliver pulls book over Indigenous Australians offence
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation has described Jamie Oliver's book Billy and the Epic Escape as disrespectful.
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Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute’s silence
Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.
Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump
With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.
Adam Harvey’s ode to his mum proves the power of song
Country star Adam Harvey is more reflective than ever on his 17th studio album, which pays tribute to his parents, his boyhood and celebrates life's soundtrack.
‘No plans’ to unwind abortion under federal coalition
Debate over pregnancy termination is raging in Queensland but an opposition senator says the federal coalition won't restrict access to abortion.
Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court
A British YouTube star and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel room blew a kiss to screaming fans as he emerged from court.
Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight
A massive metal sculpture has been unveiled at the National Gallery of Australia, with artist Lindy Lee relieved it turned out better than she imagined.
Singer Kamahl’s charge over ‘foolish’ texts thrown out
Singer Kamahl has been placed under the care of his doctors after a court dismissed allegations the 89-year-old intimidated a woman via text message.
Lehrmann’s ‘only shot’ at income on OnlyFans: lawyer
In resisting a bid for "unemployable" Bruce Lehrmann to pay $200,000 ahead of a defamation appeal, his lawyer says he deserves a chance to clear his name.
No stopping Cliff Richard as pop icon tours Down Under
British pop icon Cliff Richard will tour Australia and New Zealand giving audiences a rare chance to see the octogenarian perform live.
Dogged police seek more suspects over Bluey coin heist
CCTV imagery has been released as police search for more suspects who might be involved in the theft of 63,000 limited-edition Bluey coins.
‘People do feel sorry for you’: O’Keefe to enter rehab
Former TV star Andrew O'Keefe will enter rehab in a bid to turn his life around after pleading guilty to drug possession and a string of other charges.
UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail
A British YouTuber and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a hotel room following a performance in Perth, has been granted bail.
Graham Norton ready to spend an evening with Australia
From the 'telly' to the stage, iconic TV host Graham Norton will venture on his first Australian tour to recount his time among the biggest stars.
X Corp’s failed court bid avoids ‘concerning precedent’
A court dismissing X Corp's case against the eSafety Commissioner, finding it must respond to a $610,500 fine issued to Twitter, is a warning for tech giants.
Outback Wrangler star to face trial 3 years after crash
Three years after his friend died in a fatal helicopter crash, Outback Wrangler TV star Matt Wright will face trial in Darwin Supreme Court.
Opera Aust’s awkward 2025 launch after Jo Davies’ exit
Just weeks after the unexpected exit of artistic director Jo Davies, Opera Australia is spruiking the 2025 program she created.
Rebecca to feature in Melbourne Theatre Company line-up
An adaptation of Rebecca will feature in the Melbourne Theatre Company's 2025 program, of which eight productions are premieres of Australian works.
Dao’s ‘Anam’ takes out PM’s Literary Award for fiction
André Dao's novel Anam has won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for fiction, while a biography of Donald Horne by Ryan Cropp took out the prize for history.
Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal
An appeal by Bruce Lehrmann against his defamation loss to Network Ten has hit a snag, with his lawyer telling a court he is still chasing funds.
Wild dreams and a car crash form golden threads of song
The Long Way Home, Australian country musician Matt Ward's third album, celebrates journeys through the bush, finding home, and falling in love.
Meta’s latest news ban an error but maybe not next time
Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.
Indigenous languages celebrated in bilingual books
Two young friends who penned a story about connecting to the land and each other are among the authors set to launch works on Indigenous Literacy Day.
Opera artistic director quits, nine months into the job
Opera Australia artistic director Jo Davies has quit, effective immediately, midway through her inaugural season with the national company.
Promoters win $2.8m over canned Robbie Williams concert
Cancelling a Robbie Williams concert at the last minute will cost the Australian Grand Prix $2.8m after a judge found it misled promoters on health advice.
Second alleged Bluey bandit sniffed out over coin heist
Another man has been charged over the theft of tens of thousands of limited-edition coins minted in honour of the beloved children's hit TV show Bluey.
Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand
Six First Nations ancestors are being returned to Australia from a New Zealand museum and university.
Ex-soap star jailed then bailed for assault on woman
A former Australian soap star is on bail to appeal his jail sentence over violent assaults on a woman including repeatedly kicking and stomping on her.
News Corp flags potential Foxtel buyer, rise in revenue
Foxtel could change hands with owner News Corp revealing a potential suitor for the pay-TV operator along with a rise in revenue for the American conglomerate.
Divine debut for Donovan in Sister Act stage musical
Casey Donovan hopes to channel her anxiety into a winning performance as the star of the Australian debut season of the stage musical Sister Act.
Hope for ‘better future’ as PM lands at Garma Festival
Australia's largest Indigenous cultural festival has officially opened with bunggul (dance) as the prime minister joined attendees in Arnhem Land.