Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights
Dressed in their finest feathers and leathers, Mardi Gras participants will bring a serious and global message to the 2025 parade.
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Sniffer dogs deployed as pill testing trial begins
One state's long-awaited pill testing trial has kicked off with a warning illicit drug use remains banned, as sniffer dogs are used elsewhere at the festival.
The legends making a ‘loud and proud’ Mardi Gras debut
Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.
Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights
Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.
Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found
Preliminary autopsy results didn't determine how Gene Hackman and his wife died, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Festival shines light on age old traditions through art
The 10th iteration of a free Indigenous light festival will feature music, comedy, workshops and talks alongside the art installations the event is known for.
Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team.
Gene Hackman, wife and dog were ‘dead for some time’
The circumstances surrounding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa are "suspicious enough" to warrant an investigation, authorities say.
Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life
From posting boxes of books off to remote classrooms to writing his own, a love of science is at the heart of everything social entrepreneur Corey Tutt does.
Conclave, Chalamet win at Screen Actors Guild Awards
Conclave has won the top accolade at The Screen Actors Guild Awards while Timothee Chalamet took out best actor for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.
Billie Eilish fever hits hard as fans feel the heat
Over-caffeinated and sleep-deprived Billie Eilish fans have queued up since the early hours of the morning to see the Australian leg of the singer's world tour.
What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans
A love of country music made Aussie star Lee Kernaghan the uncoolest kid in school but now he's among friends as new fans flock to his shows.
Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of Salman Rushdie
A US jury has found Hadi Matar guilty of attempting to murder the novelist Salman Rushdie.
Flood of troubles continues for shuttered Art Museum
It's unknown when, or if, Brisbane's QUT Art Museum will reopen its doors after flood damage and a decision to nix its 2025 exhibition program.
Remapping stories of shared connection through dance
Listening and feeling the sounds of mother earth is at the heart of a dance piece co-choreographers say has the power to heal.
Creative Australia ditches Venice Biennale artistic duo
Arts funding body Creative Australia has dumped the artist and curator it selected to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale.
Uni freezes dance intake amid performing arts audit
The only university in Queensland to offer a dance qualification isn't taking new students. But with the Olympics in 2032, it will need more dancers than ever.
Dad brings the country, daughter the indie-pop
Country star Troy Cassar-Daley has won a record 45 Golden Guitars, but his pop singer daughter Jem might soon be more famous.
Kylie breaks Tension with first show of world tour
The hearts of Kylie fans are beating Padam Padam, with the start of the pop legend's Tension world tour.
Moving mountains, Sarah Blasko comes to the country
The acclaimed singer-songwriter hopes audiences will sit with her in life's highs and lows, as she tours a deeply personal album across country Australia.
Actors win top film awards – without being on screen
At the 2025 AACTA Awards, motion capture performances and voice acting have been recognised for the first time.
Blending classical with country, all for love of music
Adding a classical flavour to her country-pop fan favourites is the latest passion project for an Indigenous singer-songwriter renowned for blending styles.
American novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92
Tom Robbins, best known for his novel Even Cowgirls Get the Blues that made him a cult favourite, has died at the age of 92.
‘A huge event here’: Aussies pack pubs for Super Bowl
Thousands of sports fans have packed Australian pubs and clubs to watch the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Co-accused flies free as alleged ‘Pam’ vandal caged
Accused of trying to make sure everybody heard about "Pam the Bird", alleged vandal Jack Gibson-Burrell has lost his bid for bail.
Alleged ‘Pam the Bird’, ‘Srock’ graffiti vandals busted
Two men are facing dozens of charges for the "Pam the Birdz' and "Srock" cartoon graffiti that's been prominently plastered across well-known landmarks.
Accused ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti vandal makes bail bid
The accused graffiti artist behind the notorious "Pam the Bird" murals has made an application for bail after being charged with 50 offences.
Inspired by home and matriarchy, dancers hit the road
Indigenous dance company Bangarra is heading on tour with its cross-cultural ode to mothers and what it means to call somewhere home.
Beyonce wins album of year Grammy for country record
Beyonce has secured the prestigious album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter.
‘Healing’: Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars
An emotional Troy Cassar-Daley has paid tribute to his family, as he took out five Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Twin Peaks creator and filmmaker David Lynch dead at 78
David Lynch, the filmmaker behind Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 78.