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Paul Kelly delivers sublime show in triumphant return to Kings Cross for intimate gig
The beloved singer-songwriter spent several years living in Sydney and dropped by on Sunday afternoon to celeb…
Dolly Parton funeral: Niece Lainey shares heartfelt tribute as music legend laid to rest alongside Carl Dean
An intimate service was held for the music legend who died last week, a family member has revealed.
Pressure builds on board, minister as Powerhouse contract goes to company of former trustee
Relations between museum staff and marketing firm Ki Community have deteriorated due to frustration and disagr…
This Emmy nominee is a star in America. At home in Australia, no one knows his name
You may never have heard of Michael Cusack. Chances are, that’s about to change.
Tom Cruise announces sequel to once-mocked, now-loved Days of Thunder
The stock-car racing film was once a laughing stock among fans of the sport. But now it’s a favourite - and re…
EV company founder says petrol power is the future
Forget battery-electric power, the future of supercars is fossil-powered, according to the founder of electric…
Small car sales continue to decline in Australia despite Chinese entries
Chinese brands have given the small car segment some fresh blood, but it continues on a downward sales traject…
After Eurovision, Danny Estrin was told he had terminal cancer. He’s now back in the driver’s seat
The lead singer of Voyager is still undergoing chemotherapy but he’s now ticking off another first: hosting a …
Leah Purcell is renowned for being tough on screen, but it’s what lies beneath that is the secret to her success
Even after 35 years in the business, the actor takes little for granted. “It’s a tough industry, but you’ve go…
From the big screen to your mobile: Inside Disney’s Gen Z gambit
The studio hopes TikTok-style short-form videos, fan-created content and spin-offs of favourites including The…
King of crime Michael Connelly is convinced these notorious unsolved murders are linked
The writer has no doubts that the Zodiac killer, who terrorised the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s, …
This thinly veiled fiction is a hit job on actress Natalie Portman. That’s the point
Is Rachel Cusk’s new book a “literary assassination”? Many people think so.
Screen Queen: Raygun: Breaking Badly, Chad Powers, The Gentlemen & Dark Matter series two
This week our Screen Queen is watching the Netflix Raygun doco through slitted fingers, checking out the secon…
Australian Story: Award-winning producer Wendy Page reflects on memorable Western Australian stories
From the Claremont serial killings to the wrongful convictions of John Button and Andrew Mallard, Walkley Awar…
Sarah Ferguson set to move back to Britain: report
Sarah Ferguson is preparing to return to Britain after spending months overseas, according to a media report.
This rarely performed tale of doomed lovers brings together drama and passion
A new production of Cleopatra and Antony pays as much attention to the glamour and passion of the doomed lover…
Dolly Parton: Music icon a rare figure who united all sides of the spectrum
President Donald Trump and the Democratic Socialists of America rarely find areas of agreement, but Dolly Part…
Dolly Parton: Push to rename Nashville airport in honour of music icon as streaming surges
A push by fans to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton is gaining traction, as streaming of…
Jem Cassar-Daley had to be bribed to sing with her famous dad – but not any more
The singer, daughter of country music icon Troy, has become one of Australia’s sharpest indie-pop songwriters.
VV-Ace proves Melbourne’s north is Australia’s new hotspot for hip-hop
Move over western Sydney, Melbourne’s northern suburbs are buzzing – and VV-Ace is leading the charge.
‘Ridiculed’: How Australia’s breaking community was left reeling after Paris
Raygun’s Olympic performance became a global meme. Now, Netflix’s new Raygun documentary threatens to reopen o…
The inside story of the day that shook Sydney’s museum world
The departure of chief executive Lisa Havilah was sudden, and it shocked even her critics.
A Father’s Day book guide for every type of dad
Book ideas to entertain every species of reader – because no two dads (or significant men in your life) are al…
What To Watch TV Reviews: 30 years of Australian Story, The Gentlemen, Raygun: Breaking Badly and Chad Powers
Australian Story’s 30th anniversary celebration, The Gentlemen, Raygun: Breaking Badly and Chad Powers season …
Home And Away’s Georgie Parker temporarily steps out of Summer Bay and into Paramount Plus drama Dalliance
From fresh-faced nurse on A Country Practice to national treasure, Georgie Parker reflects on nearly 40 years …
Saavanah Bourke: Seven reporter goes viral after viewers have same reaction to TV appearance
The observation was first made by a health and fitness influencer.
The best new TV shows to stream in September
Patrick Brammall’s next series after Colin From Accounts. Jon Hamm channels real life in a 1970s crime drama. …
Influencer and TV personality Tilly Whitfield launches own line of tattoo freckle products after DIY horror
The 26-year-old’s own previous experience with at home freckle tattooing, which left her needing emergency car…
NEW YORK TIMES: From Oscar nominations to a glitzy box-office bomb, five Dolly Parton movies worth revisiting
THE NEW YORK TIMES: In movies like 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton shined as a version of herself.
What to read next: 10 new releases for your book stack
Pack a coat, some sunscreen and perhaps working knowledge of political philosophy for this week’s reading.