ABC shows off the air as staff walk out over pay offer
A lacklustre pay deal with a below-inflation increase has triggered one of the largest strikes in the national broadcaster's history.
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Actor Chuck Norris dies at the age of 86
US action star Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86, his family has announced in a social media post.
Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut
A globally popular cake swap picnic event is being held in Australia for the first time, with about 1600 cakes on show - and yes, there are seconds.
Radio giant takes big bet in Sandilands contract fight
Kyle Sandilands may have played a shrewd move after his axing by focusing attention on his radio masters rather than himself, legal experts say.
Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs
Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.
Royals celebrate another Danish-Australian star pairing
King Frederik and Queen Mary have admired the work of another Danish-Australian duo as the royals headed to an art exhibition at a trendy converted warehouse.
Blues fans see red as organisers pull plug on festival
A popular Australian festival has been abruptly cancelled three weeks before it was due to begin, blaming poor ticket sales and rising production costs.
Oscars up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood
Conan O'Brien returns to host the Academy Awards for a second time amid tight security following an Iranian threat warning.
One Battle After Another scoops Oscars with six awards
One Battle After Another has won a close contest with Sinners to be crowned best picture at the Oscars in a disappointing night for Australia's nominees.
Rihanna hikes security after terrifying shooting
Rihanna has been left shaken and a woman has been charged with attempted murder after the singer's mansion was peppered with shots from a semi-automatic rifle.
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and kids at home when shots fired
A 35-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder and 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm after shots were fired at Rihanna's LA home.
‘No time for grudges’: artist duo’s eyes set on Venice
Two artists dumped then brought back as Australia's representatives for the prestigious Venice Biennale want attention on their work, not an earlier fracas.
Why an Australian city has been ranked world’s best
Known for its eateries and vibrant culture, an Australian city has been crowned the world's best while two local capitals were knocked off the top 50.
Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76
Jamie Dunn, radio personality and the man behind cheeky puppet Agro that entertained radio and television audiences for decades, has died at age 76.
Sinners wins at Actor awards, setting up Oscar showdown
Michael B Jordan's win for his performance in Ryan Coogler's Sinners was one of several surprises at the annual Actor awards in Los Angeles.
Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict
More than 120 artists and crew heading to the WOMADelaide festival have been caught up in travel chaos, with some making massive journeys so they can perform.
Roars, rainbows and revellers take over Harbour city
Thousands of onlookers lined the streets to cheer, whistle and show their love for the marchers and 170 floats in the 48th Mardi Gras parade.
Britpop still reigns supreme with free Pulp concert
Pulp, fronted by the charismatic Jarvis Cocker, had the crowd dancing ecstatically at a free concert for more than 10,000 people.
Mardi Gras marchers rest feet after night of nights
The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets after the biggest LGBTQI party of the year is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the festival's 48th year.
Pop-soul singer Olivia Dean wins big at BRIT Awards
With a Grammy already under her belt, Olivia Dean has stolen the show at Britain's pop music honours, adding four BRIT awards to her burgeoning trophy cabinet.
BBC to air Australian adult comedy
An Australian adult comedy based on a popular animated web series has been acquired by the BBC.
One Battle After Another scoops the pool at BAFTAs
The black comedy action thriller One Battle After Another has won six prizes, including best picture at Britain's BAFTA film awards.
No Zoolander in sight as fashion festival returns
The Melbourne Fashion Festival is marking its 30th year, featuring a dozen premium runway shows.
Son of slain Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner, the troubled son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges related to the fatal stabbing of his parents.
The Godfather, Apocalypse Now star Robert Duvall dies
Tributes are pouring in for Robert Duvall, who played Tom Hagen in The Godfather and the napalm-loving colonel in Apocalypse Now, after his death at 95.
Guthrie family not suspects in kidnapping
Members of Nancy Guthrie's family have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance but police say a backpack captured in CCTV vision might provide clues.
Margot Robbie mistaken for man when playing ice hockey
Australian actress Margot Robbie had a childhood dream to play ice hockey but she was "picked on" by other players who thought she was a "very small guy".
Fears for tears as lion dancers gird for Lunar New Year
Kicks, leaps and the ability to tear up a lettuce with your bare hands: a Chinese lion dancer reveals what it takes to ring in the Lunar New Year.
Powered by women, Wuthering Heights film debuts on top
Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of Wuthering Heights brought crowds of women to US movie theatres over the weekend.
Rebel Wilson to take stand in fiery film showdown
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson will swap the film set for a courtroom over allegations she made misleading statements that scuppered her own film.
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction detained in Arizona
A suspect in the abduction of US television host Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother is in custody, over a week after the 84-year-old woman was reported missing.