Entertainment

High cultureArt house rules as COVID kills blockbusters

With big budget blockbusters put on the backburner by COVID-19, indie dramas, foreign language films and hard-hitting documentaries have risen to the top of 2020’s critical hit-list.

Simon Collins

‘Everybody is equal’Big Brother housemate’s message against racism

Big Brother contestant Casey Mazzucchelli has taken a stand against racist abuse on Instagram after the eviction of fellow West Australian Angela Clancy.

Lily Hoffmann

50 ideasSchool holiday activities: Movies for the family

WA cinemas will reopen for the school holidays and while there won’t be the usual slate of new kids movies it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your school holiday popcorn fix.

Ben O'Shea

Magnet HousePerth’s social elite to get glam for Suited Soiree

As young socialites tear themselves away from their overpriced tracksuits and pour themselves into party gowns and sequins, Suited is preparing a glamourous bash to awaken the city from its slumber.

Krystal Sanders

We’re backAustralia’s first post-coronavirus live concerts to rock Darwin

LINE-UPS for the first two live concerts with crowds post-coronavirus in Australia – and possibly the world — have been unveiled with some classic and up-and-coming Australian talent to feature in both Darwin shows

WILL ZWAR

ExclusiveJim Wilson ready to ‘rattle cages’ in new 2GB role

In an exclusive interview, Ben Fordham’s 2GB Drive replacement Jim Wilson tells The Saturday Telegraph that his late son and sister will be on his mind as he steps into the coveted role.

Jonathon Moran

Food fight‘Plate of Origin’ to see which cuisine reigns supreme

Channel 7’s Plate of Origin, starring celebrity chefs Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan, will pit the world’s best-loved cuisines against each other to see which country has the best food.

Sydney ConfidentialEdwina Bartholomew ’excited’ for Sam Armytage wedding

Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew has opened up about life as a mum after giving birth to baby Molly, and says there are exciting months ahead for her colleague Sam Armytage.

Karlie Rutherford

Pop starsThe Veronicas drop new single

The Veronicas are back with a new single, Biting My Tongue, and as mentors on The Voice for the pandemically-distanced Boy George.

Kathy McCabe

What to watchWhat to stream this weekend

Joaquin Phoenix is a revelation in Joker, cinema’s greatest living everyman Tom Hanks will have you buckling up in Sully, and gripping World War II drama 13 Minutes will keep you on the edge of your seats. See what’s worth streaming this weekend.

Leigh Paatsch

Lasting legacyTruganini reframed

She may be remembered in history books as the last Tasmanian Aboriginal, but Cassandra Pybus is working to shed light on Truganini and her ability to survive while her people were facing genocide.

Pierra Willix

Mother-daughter duoSerena shares adorable on-court moment with daughter

She has one the world’s greatest-ever tennis players for a mother, so it’s no surprise Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia is a natural the court.

Samantha Rogers

TributeGary Ablett and Joel Selwood become milestone men

As Gary Ablett plays his 350th game for Geelong this weekend and Joel Selwood celebrates his 300th, their wives have given a rare insight into the dedication and heart it takes to be a top-level player with a celebrated career.

JACKIE EPSTEIN

Light in the darkJulia Baird shines light

Seeing her limbs sparkling underwater and experiencing a luminescent glowing emanating from the ocean for the first time set off an obsession with the phenomenon for journalist Julia Baird.

Pierra Willix

Treasure troveSecrets of priceless jewels

In 1912 workmen demolishing an old building on one of London’s busiest streets uncovered a priceless collection of jewels that had been buried underground for more than 300 years.

Pierra Willix

Past exposedWar hero recognised

We all know the name of legendary French fashion designer Christian Dior and his timeless gowns, but not the story of his sister Catherine, Until now.

Pierra Willix

AwkwardBoy George hangs up on DJ over ‘insulting’ intro

The Voice Australia coach Boy George took issue with a Brisbane radio host, who referenced his past successes.

Pierra Willix

Wolf bitesLocal animation hits right note

Composer Ash Gibson Greig knew he had worked on a winner with animated family film 100% Wolf when his children wanted to watch the movie three times in a row.

Tanya MacNaughton

Art assistanceWA artist support

Nathan Beard’s artistic practice had been non-stop since his WA Focus exhibition at Art Gallery of WA in 2017, continuing to explore the influences of culture, memory and biograph.

Tanya MacNaughton

Breaking down wallsSubiaco author breaks down walls

The idea that removing a brick from a wall simply creates a window was all Subiaco author and illustrator Kelly Canby needed as inspiration for her latest picture book Littlelight.

Tanya MacNaughton

Divas detourDivas reunite in song

When DivaLicious opera duo Fiona Cooper Smyth and Penny Shaw performed at Perth Festival’s Highway to Hell, it was just another achievement in an almost decade-long partnership.

Tanya MacNaughton

Social distancingVanilla Ice faces concert virus backlash

The American rapper has come under fire after promoting what appeared to be a show that would breach social distancing rules.

Online operaOpera goes digital

Soprano Chelsea Burns and baritone Lachlann Lawton are finding it a bizarre notion to not know what their latest opera production looks like.

Tanya MacNaughton

Highs and lowsPICA reopens with Hatched

To most people, Attadale entrepreneur Ernie Galloway was one of the men behind 24-hour American-themed diner Fast Eddy’s, but to his granddaughter and artist Siahne Rogers he was much more.

Tanya MacNaughton