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.
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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.
‘One of the greats’: tributes flow for star actor Neill
Tributes for actor Sam Neill are being led by Australia and New Zealand's prime ministers as both countries mourn the death of the international superstar.
Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong
A First Nations dance company is set to be awarded a major accolade at the Venice Biennale - but says it represents just 35 of 65,000 years of stories.
Free speech legal loss low note for dumped pianist
An orchestra did not take action against an international concert pianist because of his political beliefs, a federal court judge has determined.
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Harry set to learn ruling in Daily Mail court case
Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities will soon find out the result of their High Court case against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Big things: NAIDOC Week kicks off in ‘deadly’ style
A deadly piece of art has been chosen to celebrate National NAIDOC Week - although its creator uses a different word to describe it.
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Trump dials up patriotism at America’s ‘joyous’ 250th
President Donald Trump has told Americans "we will always be the best" in a partisan and patriotic speech marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Swift wedding guests reveal ‘moving’ ceremony details
Details of a secretive wedding ceremony involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have emerged from guests who attended the event.
Young Archie champs crowned, honouring someone special
An inventive self-portrait and artworks honouring fathers and a cousin are the chosen winners of one of Australia's most prestigious children's art prizes.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce say I do in New York
Its been confirmed that US superstars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now a married couple, with celebrations underway in New York.
Taylor Swift wedding celebration to light up New York
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story will begin a new chapter with the mother of all wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Pubs to stay open all night for Socceroos clash
Drinking holes across the country will be allowed to operate around-the-clock for Australia's upcoming win-or-go-home World Cup match against Egypt.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set to wed in NYC in days
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this week, according to a law enforcement official in the know.
‘It’s painful’: Stefanovic opens up to Piers Morgan
Axed Nine star Karl Stefanovic is now more compelled to engage Australian audiences he says feel unheard, in a sit down with a controversial UK broadcaster.
Amazon could pay viewers back for ‘unfair’ ad changes
Amazon could be forced to repay Prime subscribers following a lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog alleging it used unfair contract terms to introduce ads.