Stories in the stars shared at science festival
Stories of the night sky, the enduring food practices of Aboriginal people and chats about death are all on the line-up of a science festival.
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Aussie rock star living his teenage Meat Loaf dreams
Music has transformed one of the darkest times in the life of the flamboyant frontman of Australian band Chocolate Starfish into a triumphant dream come true.
Full scope of mushroom trial media circus revealed
Erin Patterson's triple murder trial was the biggest media matter for the Victorian Supreme Court in recent history, with more than 250 outlets involved.
Diddy to be sentenced on October 3
Sean "Diddy" Combs may ask the judge to set aside his conviction at his sentencing in October.
Bid for World Heritage rock art listing ramps up
Australia is making another push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on the World Heritage list after its application was sent back over pollution concerns.
Lockdowns, fights as Diddy awaits sentencing in jail
Sean "Diddy" Combs will spend months awaiting sentencing at the notoriously understaffed and violent Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week
As NAIDOC Week celebrates 50 years of "strength, vision and legacy" artists are calling for Indigenous culture to be valued every day of the year.
Breakers to get down in hope of international glory
A state capital will host its first breaking national championships, with Australia's best breakdancers to battle for a chance at international glory.
Diddy jury decides on some counts while verdict unknown
A jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial says it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul.
Axed duo back in Biennale after ‘avoidable’ arts crisis
After a backflip, artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have been reinstated as Australia's representatives at an international exhibition.
Diddy found not guilty of most serious sex charges
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering but found guilty of prostitution offences and denied bail.
Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated
The federal arts funding body has apologised to an artist and curator axed from representing Australia at the Venice Biennale, but who have now been reinstated.
Final bash set to end lavish Bezos wedding party
A beaming Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez waved as they left their luxury Venice hotel for a last night of partying to celebrate their lavish wedding.
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.
BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream
The BBC says it should have pulled a live stream of rap group Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury over chants against Israeli troops.
No verdict on first day of jury deliberations on Diddy
The first day of deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial saw a flurry of notes from the jury but no verdict.
UK police probe Bob Vylan, Kneecap over Glastonbury set
UK police say performances by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival are subject to a criminal investigation.
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.
Diddy’s lawyer says charges ‘badly exaggerated’
A defence lawyer says in his closing argument that the US government "badly exaggerated" its evidence against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sanchez in grand Venice ceremony
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot at a star-studded wedding in Venice.
Bezos, Sanchez to exchange vows in star-studded Venice
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are set to exchange wedding vows in Venice today as part of their estimated $A75 million star-studded celebration.
Bezos and Sanchez arrive in Venice for wedding party
Multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have arrived in Venice ahead of their star-studded wedding celebrations.
All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale
Thousands of fans have flocked to ticket offices and online queues as they try to snag highly sought -after tickets to see rock legends AC/DC perform.
Diddy confirms he won’t testify, praises trial judge
Sean "Diddy" Combs has praised the judge at his sex trafficking trial as he confirmed he will not be testifying.
Irwin says Prince William ‘truly cares’ about nature
Robert Irwin says Prince William is dedicated to "putting a spotlight" on environmental conservation, with the two joining forces at a Climate Action Week
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.
Excel at spreadsheets. There’s a competition for that?
An Australian documentary follows six teenagers from across the globe as they compete to become the world champion of Excel 'spreadsheeting'.
Indigenous art fair weaves legacy through every fibre
An Indigenous art fair that began with a small marketplace and a dream now attracts almost 100 artists from across Australia annually.
Australia deploys military to help Middle East evacuees
Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum.
Diddy’s ex-assistant bought drugs, set up sex parties
The jury at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial has heard his assistant's job included setting up sex parties and scoring drugs.
Primal moment: nudes brave icy waters for solstice swim
Thousands of souls have taken a nude sunrise plunge into Hobart's River Derwent, as Antarctic expeditioners also mark the winter solstice with a sub-zero dip.