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.
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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.
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.