Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey avoids a new trial after settling out of court with three men who launched a UK civil suit against him accusing him of sexual assault.
'You have to laugh': Why this critique of corporate work culture is a comedy
This dark comedy takes aim at capitalism and corporate work culture, but it also finds hope in the relationships between everyday people.
Eurogliders founder Bernie Lynch dies age 72
Australian music icon Bernie Lynch wrote all of Eurogliders's biggest songs, including the smash hit Heaven (Must Be There).
Timothée Chalamet's Oscars campaign was DOA before he dissed ballet
At the beginning of 2025, Timothée Chalamet was the hot pick for the Best Actor Oscar for his turn in Marty Supreme. But a lot can change in a few months.
Network hit with licence conditions after Kyle and Jackie O breaches
The media watchdog imposes fresh conditions on KIIS FM owner ARN Media, in response to repeated breaches by controversial radio show The Kyle & Jackie O Show.
Oscars 2026 red carpet: Rose Byrne and Nicole Kidman arrive in style
Before the ceremony of the 98th Oscars is the spectacle that is the red carpet. See all the most striking looks here.
Rose Byrne, Jacob Elordi miss out at Oscars as One Battle After Another dominates — as it happened
Australians Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi miss out on their first Oscars, as Michael B Jordan gets a standing ovation for winning Best Actor and One Battle After Another sweeps the field.
Lainey Wilson is everywhere — here's how she pulls it off
Arena tours, feature films and a new single — here's how one of America's biggest stars keeps climbing.
Meet the 25yo director at the helm of Miranda Otto's return to the stage
With two main-stage productions already under her belt in 2026, Margaret Thanos has cemented her place as a rising star of Australian theatre.
Here's why Melburnians never fell for Kyle and Jackie O
You could argue Melbourne didn't warm to the the duo's shock-jock style but I think the answer is much simpler.
First known image of Mountbatten-Windsor, Mandelson and Epstein released
An image appearing to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the sacked UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been uncovered in the latest document dump released by the US DOJ.
From a new quiz show to a restaurant-worthy dish, we've got your weekend covered
This weekend try an unforgettable feta recipe or get lost in the hypnotic rhythms of legendary desert blues band Tinariwen's new album.
What Pokémon has to do with rare Australian insects
As Pokémon turns 30, a video game inspired by insect-collecting continues to shape how scientists think and teach about bugs today.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is embracing middle age on the dance floor
Megahits Murder on the Dancefloor and Groovejet made her a household name but Sophie Ellis-Bextor is so much more.
Quiz: Oscars winners and losers from the past 10 years
Test your knowledge of who went home with a statue and who was honoured just to be nominated.
Iconic Australian-made pinball machines preserved for generations to come
Five pinball machines, including the first licensed Star Wars unit, have been saved from the scrap heap and will eventually be made available for the public to play at a special exhibition.
A six-year-old's terrified phone call is the foundation of The Voice of Hind Rajab
Protests erupted following the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab at the hands of Israeli forces. Two years later, her story is in the running for an Academy Award.
The Perth Festival shows it's well and truly back post-COVID
Operatic punk, a Korean snack stand on stage, and a return to the golden age of dance halls were some of the highlights of the festival in 2026.
WOMADelaide 2026 was pure joy — here's what went down
At Adelaide's global music weekender, tens of thousands transform everyday anxieties into a shared burst of joy.
Two new novels lift the curtain on what life is really like as a royal
With Queen Mary of Denmark soon to arrive in Australia and scandal engulfing the House of Windsor, royals are swamping our news cycle. So why are readers so fascinated by royal fiction?
AI's assault on creatives put to the sword in new play
Never mind artificial intelligence, this is dragon intelligence. A new play commissioned for the Perth Festival explores the importance of human creativity, even if AI can help with an unfinished novel.