Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize
Author Bess Wohl has followed her Pulitzer Prize by winning a Tony Award for her play Liberation, a drama about the legacy of the women's liberation movement.
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Australia’s Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award
Australia's Rose Byrne is vying for her first Tony Award after starring in a Broadway revival of the Noel Coward comedy of manners, Fallen Angels.
Tick of approval for upping the volume at iconic venue
Australia's most powerful music aficionado has given the thumbs-up to increasing the volume and crowd capacity at the nation's most famous concert venue.
Indie Birthday Trip flick finds own way to the cinema
When satirical feature The Birthday Trip was left out of major film festivals, its makers decided they could get it onto the big screen themselves.
‘Dark shadow’ recalled at ex-governor-general’s funeral
The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.
Men asked to step up for equality at global summit
Australian voices have contributed to a global festival of creativity and activism promoting caring manhood and how men can help further equality in the world.
Flight of fancy as top pilot flips through the sky
Australia's top aerobatic pilot reveals what it takes to hurtle through the sky and still land on your feet.
Shower of sparks as singer serenades to the stars
The stars have aligned at an opera festival in the outback, where a star tenor has performed under a meteor shower.
Highway to the highfalutin’: opera hits the outback
Put on your fancy pants and cowboy hats: opera's annual run through a state's outback towns is back. Just look out for flying locusts.
Pianist cancellation ‘shredded’ orchestra’s reputation
An orchestra board member and ex-government minister says he was surprised to learn a pianist's upcoming concert had been cancelled over Gaza comments.
Randa Abdel-Fattah among authors on Miles Franklin list
The longlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award includes a book by a Palestinian-Australian author, who has been embroiled in free speech controversies.
Plausible mistakes: Wikipedia boss says don’t trust AI
Artificial intelligence could make our lives better, according to Wikipedia's founder, but it's still far from being a reliable source of information.
Taiwan’s Yáng Shuāng-zǐ wins Booker Prize
The first Taiwanese writer and her translator have won the International Booker Prize for a novel that explores themes of colonialism, power, class and love.
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Pianist’s onstage Gaza comments ‘nightmare’, court told
The agent of pianist Jayson Gillham says the performer's comments about Gaza while he was on stage were selfish, a court has been told.
Cancelled pianist denies misleading MSO on Gaza music
Pianist Jayson Gillham has given evidence in his court case against a major symphony orchestra, which will test the limits of free speech in the workplace.
‘Iconic’ Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover
Delta Goodrem has finished fourth at Eurovision, confounding hopes for a first Australian winner as Bulgaria soared to its maiden win.
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Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act
Singer Delta Goodrem has led Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance.
Pull up a seat for Australia’s biggest design event
From leather mattresses to inflatable chairs, ingenious designs are on display at Melbourne Design Week, which features 400 events.
In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win
The $60,000 Stella Prize has gone to a graphic novel by a transgender author, in two firsts for the coveted book award.
Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market
It won't be long before Australian-made leather goods, produced from one of the country's most notorious invasive species, are available to purchase.
Adolescence scoops four top prizes at BAFTAS
Britain's critically acclaimed trailblazing series Adolescence about a horrific crime committed by a young teenage boy, has won four prizes at the BAFTA awards.
Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision
Delta Goodrem has unveiled the staging for her Eurovision entry Eclipse, as betting markets put Australia in contention but outside the top favourites.
From Slow Horse to smash hit, author heads Down Under
Despite the bestselling Slough House novels and Slow Horses television series, author Mick Herron is pleasantly surprised to have an audience in Australia.
Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour
Always one step ahead, new wave innovators Split Enz are back for their first tour in 17 years. They're not done yet - and their hair is bigger than ever.
Snakes alive! Nature’s greatest storyteller turns 100
Nature-lovers across Australia are planning remarkable displays to celebrate renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
Life-size portrait of Aboriginal Elder wins Archibald
A portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder, Iluwanti Ken, by artist Richard Lewer has won Australia's biggest portrait award, taking home the $100,000 Archibald Prize.
Rising star accused of lying under oath in Rebel feud
A young actor has been accused of giving false evidence in the witness box as the curtains close on her blockbuster defamation trial against Rebel Wilson.
Rebel says producer was ‘obsessed’ with rising star
A producer has denied Rebel Wilson's claims that she was fixated on a young actor who allegedly accused her of sexual harassment.
‘Forgotten dreams’: Aussie artist dazzles at Venice
After much fanfare and controversy, crowds are marvelling at Khaled Sabsabi's work in Venice as he brings western Sydney's diversity to life on a world stage.
Rebel’s fiery defamation fight with co-star extended
A high-profile court battle between A-lister Rebel Wilson and the star of her directorial debut has been prolonged at the last minute.
Rebel styles herself as ‘truth-teller’ amid film feud
Rebel Wilson claims she has been bullied and harassed for speaking up about an alleged sexual harassment complaint by the star of her directorial debut.