World premieres, Australian exclusives, new commissions and a dash of Dolly Parton sparkle make up the coat of many colours that is artistic director Anna Reece’s program for Perth Festival 2027.
Tanya MacNaughton
The lure of a new community event and the chance to watch the Wild Gravel cyclists whizz by tempted hundreds of people to line the streets around Kendenup Town Hall for the first Quenda Festival.
Claire Middleton
Australia's screen composers are warning against the creeping use of AI to generate soundtracks, likening the trend to a non-stop diet of fast food.
Liz Hobday
A coroner has revealed how a Melbourne stuntman and actor who worked alongside martial arts legend Chuck Norris died.
Steve Zemek
Sam Wood’s fitness empire has officially cut ties with the disgraced reality TV star, removing his name from the popular program in a complete rebrand following his domestic violence charges.
Taylor Renouf
Police have provided an update two months after the actress’ tragic death. Here is what we know.
Emily Williams
Canada is set to make its debut at Eurovision next year while North Macedonia will return after an absence of several years, organisers say.
Staff Writers
Russell Brand has told a court allegations of sex offences had been "devastating" and not a single person would give evidence on his behalf.
As auction weekend closes in, The Block’s Lisa and Rosco are celebrating something far more personal than a reserve price.
Andrew Hedgman
Advocacy groups have called for controversial rock star Marilyn Manson’s Australian tour to be cancelled, following claims of abuse by at least 15 women.
Emma Kirk
One of Albany Sinfonia’s youngest members is set to shine on Saturday as Iris Miller prepares to perform her first solo, a tricky Mozart concerto which is as technical to play as it is delightful to hear.
From The Mountain Country Music Muster to Spring Market Day, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.
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A limited drama series about convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson has been greenlit, with Emmy-nominated actor Melanie Lynskey in the starring role.
Billie Schwab Dunn
A mini festival of alternative pop rock will descend on RAC Arena in early 2027 headlined by a Grammy-winning American favourite.
Zach Margolius
A man who was a teenager when he alleges Alan Jones kissed him has hit back in court against claims that he made it all up.
Australia’s top diplomat has vowed to take “any decisions” necessary to protect Australians amid revelations Iran has targeted a journalist.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
New details about G Flip’s marriage to reality TV star Chrishell Stause have emerged just one day after the couple announced their split.
Get ready for a massive night of entertainment, featuring one mega stage that you’ve surely never seen before.
The Netherlands has reversed a decision to rejoin Eurovision, saying its boycott of the song contest over Israel's participation is back on.
Margaret River ceramicist Shelley McNab will fling open her studio doors across November 7-8 for a pottery-specific open studios event.
Madelin Hayes
The former Australian Idol star has been defiant in his battle with stage four cancer.
Dust off your dancing shoes, as Mamma Mia! The Party, an immersive theatrical dining event, is coming to Australia - and it has Björn Ulvaeus' seal of approval.
The replacement cultural project at the site where the statue of a contentious colonial premier and surgeon once stood contains a garden and bronze ring.
Ethan James
Adelaide Writers' Week returns with Randa Abdel Fattah on the bill, while a Khaled Sabsabi solo show is part of the Adelaide Festival's visual arts program.
