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.
arts, culture and entertainment
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has pulled the plug on the iPod more than two decades after introducing the game-changing music player, sayings it's been replaced by other devices.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.
Smith apology as Academy probe Oscars slap
Actor Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage at the Oscars, describing his behaviour as unacceptable and "out of line".
CODA wins top Oscar, Will Smith slap
CODA won best film, while Jessica Chastain and Will Smith took the best actor awards as the Oscars bounced back from 2021's pandemic-affected ceremony.
Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar
The Academy Award for best actress has gone to Jessica Chastain for her portrayal of televangelist's wife Tammy Faye Bakker in the movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
CODA Oscars’ best film in streaming first
The AppleTV+ family drama CODA has taken the Oscar for best movie, handing Hollywood's top award to a streaming service for the first time.
Will Smith takes Oscar for King Richard
The Academy Award for best actor has gone to Will Smith for his portrayal of the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams in the movie King Richard.
Jane Campion wins best director Oscar
New Zealand director Jane Campion has won the best director Oscar for her movie The Power of the Dog, at the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Daniel Johns in alleged drunk-drive crash
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns says he's heading to rehab after being been charged with high-range drink-driving after a car crash in the NSW Hunter.
Sheldon Riley Australia’s Eurovision pick
Australia will be represented at Eurovision 2022 by singer Sheldon Riley, who has beaten 10 contenders for a spot in the global song contest.
Alec Baldwin sued over death of filmmaker
US actor Alec Baldwin has been named in a lawsuit brought by the family of the cinematographer killed on set by a gun he was holding.
Oscars’ history-making all-female hosts
The Oscars is making history in its 94th year with an all-female host line up, comprising comic powerhouses Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes.
Tributes flow for music’s Glenn Wheatley
Glenn Wheatley, a founding father of the Australian music industry and the manager and former bass player for The Masters Apprentices, has died in Melbourne.
Orchestra tunes up for milestone program
Those who like their musical experiences full throttle will enjoy the anniversary season of one of Australia's premier symphony orchestras.
The Wiggles top Triple J’s Hottest 100
Triple J's annual Hottest 100 countdown has finished with the No.1 song Elephant (Triple J Like a Version) by The Wiggles.
Great books set in Queensland
There is nothing better than sitting down with a good book and relaxing in the shade. It's all the better when you can relate to the people and places. We've picked six fantastic reads set in Queensland for you to add to your summer reading list. Enjoy!
New audiences click on to classical music
Live-streaming classical music is the way forward as pandemic success story Australian Digital Concert Hall attracts new audiences from across the country.
Aussie ballet boy turns opera buff
When Shane Placentino's 16-year dance career ended, he segued his movement-based skills into assistant directing and creating choreography for operas.
Oscar winner Sidney Poitier dies, aged 94
Sidney Poitier, the first black actor to win an Academy Award, has died at the age of 94.
Betty White dies just shy of 100
Career actress and cultural icon Betty White has died, aged 99.
Chris Noth denies sex assault accusations
Sex and the City actor Chris Noth has denied reported accusations of sexual assault, saying his encounters with two women in 2004 and 2015 were consensual.
US concertgoers ‘accidentally suffocated’
The 10 people who lost their lives in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas, died of accidental suffocation, officials say.
OJ Simpson a ‘free man’ as parole ends
A lawyer says OJ Simpson has been granted good behaviour credits and discharged from parole.