Funding woes put ballet school at risk of curtain call
Queensland Ballet's academy faces the prospect of closure, say the dance company's leaders who are calling for more federal funding to ensure its survival.
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Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural
From growing up queer and isolated to featuring in a mural with his husband, Indigenous performer Ben Graetz has come full circle in his home town.
Landmark Cold Chisel 50th anniversary tour
Australian rockers Cold Chisel will revisit their history when they perform 11 special concerts to mark 50 years since the group formed.
Greek tragedy is child’s play for eight-year-old actor
Starring in Medea, Edward Hill acknowledges that juggling two theatre roles with year ten maths isn't exactly normal for an eight-year-old.
Deaf Indigenous dancers still feel the beat after 27yrs
The Deaf Indigenous Dance Group was formed in 1997 by two young women who wanted to show that they could dance. A new exhibition celebrates its history.
Getting the job done in Hamilton’s return to Australia
The hit musical Hamilton is returning to Sydney, and its lyrics will have a special resonance for performer Gerard-Luke Malgas.
Tame Impala sells entire music catalogue to Sony
Sony has bought the entire catalogue of Tame Impala in a deal which is said to include the Australian hitmaker's work with some of rock and pop's biggest names.
Households to get energy bill relief, rent help goes up
Energy bill relief and more rent assistance will form part of a cost-of-living package in the federal budget to help Australians struggling to makes ends meet.
Opera Australia grasps The Ring, but plunges to a loss
Opera Australia's groundbreaking production of Wagner's Ring Cycle contributed to another deficit for 2023.
Cassar-Daley finds a way after losing his ‘lighthouse’
Troy Cassar-Daley recorded his new album in the room where his beloved mother died, letting her spirit do the talking in an intimate collection of songs.
Contortionist’s new twist: from birth to foot archery
Contortionist and foot archery world record holder Shannen Michaela is back in training ahead of Cirque Bon Bon's national tour.
Review: Baby Reindeer
Broadway legend won’t shy away on Australian stage
Audra McDonald is bringing her experiences, views and vocals developed from decades on Broadway to an Australian audience.
Stephanie Lake’s electric circle with Australian Ballet
Circle Electric, the latest piece from internationally acclaimed choreographer Stephanie Lake, will debut with the Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House.
Aussie music duo sue former manager in Supreme Court
Indie-folk duo Angus and Julia Stone have appeared in court accusing their former manager of claiming commissions above what NSW legislation allowed.
Billie Eilish to play in Australia during upcoming tour
Billie Eilish has announced a new tour in support of her latest album with dates in Australia listed for next year.
Review: Argylle
Argylle is a vibrant spy caper filled with action and intrigue, but its complicated plot and passive protagonist make it difficult for viewers to emotionally connect.
Rapper Ziggy Ramo rewrites history in contentious book
In his first book, rapper Ziggy Ramo argues the dehumanisation of the first Australians is at the root of incarceration rates and gaps in life expectancy.
The Fall Guy insiders reveal real-life stunt secrets
The Fall Guy stunt co-ordinator Keir Beck has lifted the lid on how Ryan Gosling was dragged across Sydney Harbour Bridge while clinging to a skip bin.
New York court overturns Weinstein 2020 rape conviction
A New York appeals court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial.
Mural a parade of rebellious heroes … doing burnouts
Indigenous artist Ryan Presley's giant mural that subverts traditional religious iconography is being installed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.
Venice crowds line up to view Australia’s cosmic art
Crowds of artlovers have gathered to see Australia's official entry at the Venice Biennale, kith and kin, by Aboriginal artist Archie Moore.
Dreamy cakes from a lady who dreams about cakes
As Brisbane prepares for Australia's biggest cake decorating competition, one of its biggest stars reflects on her lack of baking skills only a few years ago.
Ex-NFL star and actor OJ Simpson dies of cancer
OJ Simpson has died of cancer at the age of 76, his family has announced on social media.
Tiwi artist still painting despite works lost in crash
Kaye Brown lost a whole collection of artworks in a truck crash three months ago but the Tiwi artist has kept painting while waiting on an insurance payout.
Tuning out: party ends for a third of music festivals
A landmark report into Australia's live music festival sector has revealed at least one in three events lose money.
Review: The Beekeeper
When cybercrime hits close to home, 'The Beekeeper' emerges from retirement, showing that Jason Statham's latest character is as deadly as he is sweet, in a tale of vengeance that's anything but sugar-coated.
Artist builds alternative worlds in MCA survey show
Nicholas Mangan: A World Undone at the Museum of Contemporary Art has everything from solar-powered installations to bioluminescent coral.
Musicians singing the blues in an underpaid industry
As the nation's live music sector struggles to bounce back post-pandemic, a survey has revealed the extent to which musicians are being short-changed.
Festivals probe tackles not so splendour music scene
A federal bid to help salvage Australia's live music scene has been launched after Splendour in the Grass cancelled its July event.
The music, memories and 78,000km behind Mortimer’s rise
Robbie Mortimer says all his memories are linked to music, a passion he pursued despite outsiders' expectations to live up to his family's sporting legacy.