Everyone’s a winner as Block finale sales defy market
After a dramatic season and a nail-biting auction in which all of its contestants' luxury properties sold, the winners of The Block 2026 have been revealed.
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Queensland besties seal Block finale with record profit
After 12 gruelling weeks, the latest season of The Block has come to a dramatic climax, with five luxury homes going under the hammer.
Brand ‘snapped’ and groped women, prosecutor tells jury
A prosecutor has told a jury in her closing speech that six different women who do not know each other have come forward to accuse Russell Brand of assault.
Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, has died at age 86.
Jamie Durie tackles housing crisis in Future House
Jamie Durie is returning to television to showcase new ways of building to help solve Australia's housing crisis.
Powderfinger add more gigs to sold-out reunion tour
One of the nation's most popular groups have added gigs in Perth, Canberra and Hobart to their sold-out reunion tour following a massive response from fans.
Wife says ‘kind’ Brand cheated while they were dating
Laura Brand has told a London court comedian Russell Brand slept with other women when they first dated in 2006 and 2007.
Brand says friends abandoned him after sex crime claims
Russell Brand has told a court allegations of sex offences had been "devastating" and not a single person would give evidence on his behalf.
Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex
Former comedian Russell Brand was quizzed by police four times between November 2023 and July 2025 following allegations of sexual assault.
Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI music
One of Australia's most awarded film composers says he has been asked to recreate AI-generated soundtracks, and "fix up" music made using the technology.
Brand treated women poorly, ex-personal assistant says
A woman who worked as Russell Brand's personal assistant 20 years ago has told a court the comedian used MySpace to find women for sex.
Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening
A digital clock at Powerhouse Parramatta is counting down the days until opening. Its first weekend is sold out, but what will the crowds make of it?
Radio Free Alice bust out prison gig for debut album
Post-punk exports Radio Free Alice have made a brief return to Australia to play at Pentridge Prison ahead of releasing their debut album, What's In Between.
‘Bubbly’ Brand accuser turned to alcoholism, court told
Friends and family of a woman who gave evidence in court against Russell Brand say she did not go to police because she "didn't think she would be believed".
Russell Brand ‘treated raped fan like meat’, court told
The TV and movie star denies seven charges, including three counts of rape.
Brand ‘laughed after groping radio station worker’
A woman has told Russell Brand's rape trial that the comedian appeared to find it funny after grabbing her and forcefully kissing her.
Brand’s accuser denies being ‘giddy schoolgirl’
A TV worker who says she was raped by Russell Brand has insisted she "wasn't a giddy schoolgirl" during her encounter with the star in a central London bar.
The music people hate says more than they think
Musical taste can make or break a first impression. But for one Queensland researcher, what we reject is just as fascinating as the songs we embrace.
Musos battle pollies, big tech to protect their songs
The law says you can't use a song for political or commercial purposes without the permission of the author. But for artists, it's like playing whack-a-mole.
Woman says Russell Brand tried to drag her into toilets
A woman has told a UK court a "wild-eyed" Russell Brand tried to grab her and take her into the toilets, but his lawyers argue her experience was "short lived".
Jurors hear Brand accuser say he had ‘snake-like’ body
A jury has been played a police interview of a woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her saying she "found his body quite snake-like, disgusting".
Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings
Alleged jealous murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon bonded with an anti-vax friend over a shared love of tracking A-listers before making a concerning request.
Prosecution labels Brand a ruthless sexual predator
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is a "ruthless and manipulative" predator who raped and groped women to satisfy his sexual appetite, a UK court has been told.
More shows as Powderfinger fans scramble for tickets
Powderfinger has added six more concert dates as fans race to snap up the first tickets to their highly anticipated reunion tour.
Kate Bush fans unite in playful theatrical tribute
An Evening Without Kate Bush is a playful cabaret act honouring the singer, which has returned to Australia after being performed more than 400 times.
Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial
The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.
Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial
British comedian Russell Brand is preparing to stand trial in a London court, accused by six women of committing sex crimes spanning a decade.
Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour
Powderfinger have unveiled the dates for an 18-concert reunion tour, and revealed that band members wanted their kids to see them play live onstage.
How a humble band rode the Orient express to fame
The announcement of a 2027 tour by beloved Australian band Powderfinger has made many people happy - and they've never forgotten where it all began.
Happiness abounds as Powderfinger reunites
Happiness is slowly creeping back for fans of Aussie rock band Powderfinger, with the beloved group reuniting for a national tour.
Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize
Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre".