Blacksmiths forging ahead in ancient trade
Blacksmithing is one of the oldest known trades and it's being kept alive by creators and collectors in regional Australia.
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Museum shows First Nations art purchases
A collection of artwork by Indigenous artists from far north Queensland and the Torres Strait is on display for the first time at Canberra's National Museum.
HBO’s ‘Succession’ leads Emmy nominations
The rivals for best drama in television's highest honours include HBO drama Succession and Netflix's South Korean thriller Squid Game.
Naked Magicians conjure up fresh tricks
After almost a decade on stage The Naked Magicians plan to revamp their hit show with fresh material and younger performers.
Absolutely nuts! 4000 punters at Birsdsville do the Nutbush dance to set record
More than 4000 punters at the Birdsville Big Red Bash music festival in outback Queensland have set a world record for the biggest Nutbush City Limits dance.
Aurukun portrait wins national photo prize
Photographer Wayne Quilliam has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize with an image of an Aurukun man about to dance in a ceremony.
Labor starts national culture policy talks
Consultations on Australia's national cultural policy are set to begin, with a focus on conditions for workers in the sector high on the agenda.
Goanna kicks off tour with sold out shows
Goanna is playing to sold out crowds on its national tour, to commemorate 40 years of their debut album Spirit of Place and the hit single Solid Rock.
Docklands Studios takes on Hollywood
A grey shed beside a Melbourne motorway is competing with some of the leading production studios across Australia and internationally.
The red dust pilgrimage to Birdsville
The Birdsville Big Red Bash is billed as the world's most remote music festival, with 10,000 punters travelling thousands of kilometres to rock in the desert.
Hamish Blake takes home Gold Logie
The Logies are back with Lego Masters' Hamish Blake winning the night's biggest award.
Spacey gets bail over UK assault charges
A London court has granted actor Kevin Spacey unconditional bail until his next appearance over several sexual assault charges.
Warne, COVID responders honoured by Queen
Some 992 Australians have received Queen's Birthday Honours, with the late Shane Warne and Brendan Murphy among the high-achievers.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
In Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, a star is born
Actor Austin Butler's career-defining performance is the best thing about Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, a film marked by extravagant styling and glitzy effects.
Aust premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis
Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis has premiered on the Gold Coast, with a crowd of hundreds watching the film's stars walk the red carpet.
Depp wins defamation case against Heard
Johnny Depp says he is at peace after winning more than $14 million in damages in his US defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Virus deaths again on the rise across Aust
Australia has reported almost 28,000 new COVID-19 cases and 30 virus-related deaths after recording 58 fatalities on Saturday.
‘Vigilance vital’ as COVID-19 deaths rise
Australia has reported more than 360 deaths from COVID-19 in the past seven days, 88 of them at the weekend, with the country's caseload exceeding 300,000.
Religious support for First Nations voice
National Reconciliation Week has begun with calls for a referendum on a First Nations Voice, as Queensland announces its first Indigenous Supreme Court judge.
First Nations war memorial unveiled in Qld
A war memorial dedicated to First Nations servicemen and women has been unveiled in Brisbane, as the state appoints its first Indigenous Supreme Court judge.
Now and then: celebrating our main streets
The history and culture of main streets around the country is being celebrated this week as part of a new national campaign.
Australia’s Riley in Eurovision final
Australia's Sheldon Riley has made into the Eurovision final in Turin, Italy, after giving an impassioned rendition of his song Not the Same.
Archibald win ‘symbolic of cultural shift’
Indigenous painter Blak Douglas has won the prestigious Archibald Prize for his portrait of fellow artist Karla Dickens during the recent floods in NSW.
Strictly Ballroom to screen at Cannes
The restored Australian hit movie Strictly Ballroom will screen at Cannes as part of a selection of classic films.
Apple discontinues iPod after 20 years
Apple has pulled the plug on the iPod more than two decades after introducing the game-changing music player, sayings it's been replaced by other devices.
Greens back arts with minimum $250 fee
The Greens will use the balance of power to push for a minimum $250 payment for live performers working at government-backed events.
Abbott, Rudd reunite at Old Parliament
Old Parliament House, now home of the Museum of Australian Democracy, has reopened with an exhibition launched by Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott.
Parkes all shook up for Elvis festival
Elvis and Priscilla Presley lookalikes have descended on Parkes for the 29th Elvis Festival, postponed this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote song-writing duo ready to tour
Music duo Mick Turner and Helen Franzmann - billed as Mess Esque - have forged on through COVID challenges to realise a series of shows, including overseas.
The Saints Chris Bailey, one of the greats
Australia is mourning Chris Bailey, lead singer of Australian band The Saints, who Jimmy Barnes says was one of the country's greatest songwriters.