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Hugh Jackman will reportedly lead the cast of Sir Ridley Scott's planned take on Treasure Island. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentJackman setting sail for Ridley Scott's Treasure Island

Aussie superstar Hugh Jackman will play Long John Silver in a new adaptation of Treasure Island directed by Sir Ridley Scott.

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Ariana Grande says the Trump administration using her music in their videos is "heinous". (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentStop using my music, Ariana Grande tells White House

A source close to pop star Ariana Grande says her team is looking into how to remove her music from a video posted by the White House.

Jasper Ward

Aussie skater Simone Aubrecht plays Elsa in Disney on Ice at RAC Arena.

ENTERTAINMENTCommentsMeet the young Aussie living out her Disney queen dream

Competitive skater-turned-performer Simone Aubrecht says she was ‘born onto the ice’ and in her element as snow queen Elsa.

Zach Margolius

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 11: Shakira performs during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

WATCHVideoCommentsSoccer fans saying same thing about Shakira’s world cup show

The Latin music sensation performed in Mexico ahead of the tournament’s opening game.

Zach Margolius

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POLITICS‘Rattled’: Labor hit by One Nation’s $2.5m fund

Health Minister Mark Butler and deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume have clashed over One Nation’s anti-Labor donation drive.

Ria Pandey

Gurrumul's familiy paid an emotional tribute to the late singer at ARIA's 40th-year celebration. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremium'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

A man credited with sharing his Indigenous culture with the world has received the highest honour in Australian music, as his family reveal their pride.

Alex Mitchell

Kate Ceberano is one of six enduring Australian artists inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentIconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Six Australian acts that have shone over decades-long careers have joined ARIA's Hall of Fame as it celebrates four decades of music.

Alex Mitchell

Tickets have been snapped up for the Dark Mofo festival in $60 million boost to the local economy. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EntertainmentTassie's red AFL stadium? Never say never for Dark Mofo

Often-subversive winter festival Dark Mofo has officially opened and will feature spandex adult website streaming, a new ferry, light shows and robot dogs.

Ethan James

The Social Reckoning.

MoviesVideoThe Facebook movie is already freaking people out

It’s the wildest thing. You’re watching Jeremy Strong but he sounds exactly like Mark Zuckerberg. Talk about cognitive dissonance.

Wenlei Ma

Landscape artist and historian Margaret Sanders at the Vancouver Arts Centre.

inspirePremiumHistory and paint combine in unique art practice

Albany landscape painter Margaret Sanders is bringing Albany’s history to life through art, tracing the footsteps of the city’s first European settlers to re-imagine what they saw. 

Jacki Elezovich

A dazzling display of Cartier jewellery is set to go on display at the National Gallery of Victoria. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentBling or bust? Cartier winter show sparkles for some

Cartier jewellery promises to dazzle gallery-goers at the NGV with pieces worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly, but does it succeed?

Liz Hobday

Ilario Grant in MJ The Musical.

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TheatreCommentsPremium
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MJ: The Musical a thriller of a tribute to artistic luminary

Direct from Broadway, MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical doesn’t just celebrate a catalogue of hits, it transports audiences back to 1992 as the superstar prepares for his monumental Dangerous World Tour. 

Caitlin Vinci

Year 12 visual arts graduate Lauren Branch pictured with her artwork Life’s Ephemeral Dance at The Art Gallery of WA.

The West PulsePremiumDragonflies dance in remembrance painting by Year 12 grad

Seton Catholic College Year 12 visual arts graduate Lauren Branch explores beauty in the grief of losing a loved one in her artwork Life’s Ephemeral Dance, part of The West Australian Pulse 2026 exhibition.

Tanya MacNaughton

Art therapist Serena McLauchlan with pieces from the Taking Flight exhibition at Albany Library.

Art showExhibition demonstrates the positive power of art therapy

Art for art’s sake, they say but the works now on show at Albany Public Library demonstrate that picking up a paintbrush can lead to much more than a simple, pretty picture.

Claire Middleton

Tax incentives are being urged to encourage donations to arts groups in remote Australia. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentArts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors

An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.

Liz Hobday

The Great Southern Colts Carnival will be held in Lake Grace over the weekend.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From the Great Southern Colts Carnival to Live at The Town Hall, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny was granted a private meeting with Pope Leo in Madrid. (EPA PHOTO)

EntertainmentBad Bunny, Pope meet in Madrid as Spanish tours overlap

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny was granted a special visit with Pope Leo when the pair's Spanish tours overlapped in Madrid.

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Rob Reiner's son Nick, accused of murdering his parents, wants his trust fund for his defence. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentRob Reiner's son wants parents' cash for murder defence

Nick Reiner has been accused of murdering his parents - Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner - in their Brentwood home.

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Akiko Miyazawa, Siobhan Makinson, Anika Collins and Ellie Malonzo play for the season launch of Grove Classics at the Grove Library on Sunday.

Classical livePremiumWinter draws on at Grove Library

Romantic violins launch Grove Classics June season on Sunday.

David Cusworth

Senior lecturer Francisco Trujillo believes his coffee-making method may be game-changing. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EntertainmentUltrasonic espresso strategy could make coffee cheaper

A new method of brewing coffee using ultrasonic sound waves could shake up the industry and even lead to a cheaper morning brew.

Allanah Sciberras

Madonna is back.

MusicVideoComments‘Hide the cocaine’ Pop star shocks with new video

She’s back and is here to shock. One of the biggest names in music has just dropped a huge mega-mix film for her new album, filled with star cameos and vagina lasers.

Max Corstorphan

The ABC announced earlier this month that Ms Tame would host a new four-part series podcast. ABC Australia

NEWSABC boss’ big call on Tame podcast

Grace Tame’s podcast deal with the ABC has faced fierce condemnation from politicians and commentators after her pro-Palestinian rally chants.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have reportedly broken up after three years together.

Celebrity GossipCommentsAriana Grande and Wicked star reportedly call it quits

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have reportedly broken up after three years together.

Kellie Balaam

The Brisbane Festival program will begin each day as the sun rises with attractions such as yoga. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentBring the yoga mat, this arts festival salutes the sun

The 2026 Brisbane Festival is designed for a city of early risers, with DJ sets and yoga classes part of an arts program that starts at dawn.

Liz Hobday