entertainment
Meet the 31-year-old Perth CEO whose career started at a poetry slam
This year, Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa earned an Order of Australia medal and published her first book, Fully Sikh, all while running an indie theatre in Perth. Source link
'Vault' sculptor denies backing council's 'silly' PR stunt
The artist whose sculpture headlines a regional Victorian tourism campaign says it’s a “beat up to get publicity”. Source link
An act of defiance after controversial drag story time ban in Sydney's west
A drag performer reading a picture book usually would not be considered controversial, but within one Western Sydney local government area, an LGBTQIA+ group is defying a council ban. Source link
Gold Coast locks in AACTA awards until 2028
An Australian film and television awards ceremony that has attracted Hollywood heavyweights, including Margot Robbie, will be held in Queensland until 2028. Source link
Charli XCX goes goth with John Cale for new Wuthering Heights collab
Charli XCX shares an “elegant, brutal” song featuring John Cale, the first for the soundtrack to Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Source link
Homelessness in regional WA takes national stage in Canberra exhibition
A portrait exhibition of people who have experienced homelessness is opening up conversations to show everyone has a story worth listening to. Source link
Split Enz announces first Australian tour in 20 years
It’s been 50 years since Split Enz’s debut album. Now they’re getting the band back together for a string of arena dates in next year. Source link
Thinking outside the box: These artists are making art from humble cardboard
Artists have been using cardboard for at least a century to create works. These Australians showcase how the humble medium can be transformed into striking sculptures and collage. Source link
City of Melbourne rejects Mildura's Vault heist attempt
City of Melbourne rejects Mildura’s attempt to take the city’s controversial “Yellow Peril” sculpture. Source link
No signs of brotherly discord as Oasis leaves Australian tour behind
Playing to a combined audience of about 320,000 people, Liam and Noel Gallagher’s return to Australia for this much-hyped tour has been nothing short of a triumph. Source link