Harry, others face million pound bill over lost lawsuit
Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay several million pounds to the publisher of the Daily Mail.
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Intimate picture marks end of National Portrait Prize
Artist Nathan Beard has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize in its final year, with an image of his aunt in the months before her death.
Sun steals show as gates reopen at rain-soaked festival
It's a breathtaking sight over the red desert plains at Australia's largest outdoor music festival - one that almost outshines the event's brightest stars.
Harry and Meghan to return to the UK press ‘lion’s den’
Six years after moving to the United States, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are returning to the United Kingdom.
Pathologist details Tupac’s fatal wounds in Davis trial
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is charged with orchestrating Tupac Shakur's fatal drive-by shooting, has sat still as autopsy photos were shown in court.
LA gang leader masterminded Tupac’s murder: prosecutor
Jurors have heard opening statements in the Las Vegas trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in 1996.
US actress, ‘Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, best remembered for playing an indestructible high school cheerleader in the TV series Heroes, has died aged 36.
Sam Pang wins 2026 Gold Logie, avoids snake bite
Sam Pang has won the Gold Logie ... and he hopefully didn't get bitten by Robert Irwin's python.
Sam Pang wins 2026 Gold Logie
Comedian and television host Sam Pang has won the 2026 Gold Logie, and accepted the gong with a speech full of zingers.
All My Loving: nation mourns music legend Johnny Young
Tributes are pouring in for Johnny Young after the TV legend and writer of one of Australia's most celebrated songs died at age 79.
Guy Sebastian’s manager apologises, settles legal fight
The long-time former manager of singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian has admitted to taking money owed to his client, ending a long-running legal battle.
Pirates Ahoy! Opera returns with new chiefs at the helm
Opera Australia's 2027 season features the company's first new production of Tannhäuser in three decades, the Pirates of Penzance, and a steampunk Magic Flute.
Toy story: Barbie and Ken’s big, plastic body makeovers
For decades, Barbie and Ken had bodies you'd never find in the real world, but Australian researchers say the plastic power couple are finally human‑ish.
Fair marks 20 years as crowds show up for authentic art
The 20th year of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair features an exhibition marking 40 years of Merrepen Arts, an NT arts centre recovering from record floods.
Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal
A major agricultural show will celebrate its 150th year, buzzing with news of an upgrade of almost $300 million to be completed ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit
The ABC has apologised to Gina Rinehart, admitting it failed to meet expectations by airing a television skit describing a graphic attack on the billionaire.
Six years, 21 drafts earn hip-hop poet top book prize
Author and hip-hop artist Omar Musa moved to Borneo to write his second novel Fierceland, which has taken out Australia's premier literary award.
Fuel prices can’t stop the music at outback festival
The rising cost of fuel has failed to deter thousands of music-loving campers hitting the road to travel to outback NSW for the Mundi Mundi Bash.
How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years
Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.
First Nations fashion, textiles take Country to Couture
First Nations textiles, fashion and art are remaking high fashion in a colourful showcase of creativity from across Australia.
UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fan
A British rapper and media personality accused of raping a fan after an Australian show has been acquitted of some charges.
Didgeridoo rumble as Garma Festival bursts into life
Under a bruised-purple Arnhem Land sky, 13 Yolngu clans have drenched the red dust in ochre, song and didgeridoo as the Garma Festival explodes into colour.
Six the Musical returns, but can it rise to the throne?
Six the Musical has returned for another Australian run amid hopes the hit show will escape the unfortunate beheadings of some recent theatre productions.
Archie winner’s dementia ‘love story’ tours nationally
Archibald prize winner Richard Lewer's landmark project Steve tells the story of a family's struggle to come to terms with a dementia diagnosis.
From corporate to country, singer is wild as the wind
Australia's highest-selling female country artist has risen to the top after making a difficult decision to quit her high-paying day job and follow her dream.
Artist’s spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens
The studio of celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will reopen to the public after extensive renovations.
Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations
The producer of beloved Aussie children's show Bluey has praised the "amazing" reaction to episodes that were translated into a First Nations language.
True crime sleuth invited cold case suspect into home
A woman obsessed with crime podcasts started a relationship with a murder suspect in a bid to solve a cold case after a teen's death, an inquest has been told.
‘Truth teller’ Rebel scores win in feud with co-star
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has emerged victorious from a hotly contested defamation battle with her co-star after insisting she was telling the truth.
Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told
A young woman allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show wanted to marry the performer and dreamed she was Victoria Beckham.
Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls
A pianist who lost a court fight against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is filling concert halls on his own independent tour.