Arts

Mariah Carey in a publicity photo for her Apple TV Christmas special - Newsreel

Wham and Mariah recapture ghosts of Christmas past

Two old Christmas favourites have returned to the charts decades after their first release. Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You is back at number seven and
Read more 12 December 2024
Sun shining on solar panels. | Newsreel

Renewables drive down turnover for electricity suppliers

An abundance of renewable energy supply led to an almost 10 percent drop in turnover for electricity supply businesses in October. The latest Australian Bureau of
Read more 10 December 2024
One of Brisbane's festive tiny doors - Newsreel

Christmas festivities light up across the city

It is less than two weeks until the jolly man in the big red suit comes to your house, so get your Christmas cheer on with these festive happenings around town. Go
Read more 10 December 2024
Music producer Wondagurl. | Newsreel

Wonda-ful new opportunity for Australian artists

A new music initiative is giving Australian artists a global springboard by facilitating collaborations with international producers. The Australian Recording Industry
Read more 10 December 2024
First Nations performance at the North Australian Festival of Art.

North Australian Festival of Arts stands alone in 2025

The national award-winning North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) will operate as an independent event next year, after transitioning from Townsville City Council
Read more 4 December 2024
la Sukhitashvili at the APSA event on the Gold Coast.

April takes best film at Asia Pacific Screen Awards

A cinematic drama portraying a Georgian obstetrician/ gynacologist providing women’s health services has been awarded Best Film at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Read more 3 December 2024
Sunrise. | Newsreel

Tomorrow’s sun shines for Beyond Blue

All royalties from the sale of an anthology, which features an Australian’s award-winning short story, will go to Beyond Blue. Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman said the
Read more 2 December 2024
Country music start Keith Urban. | Newsreel

Billboard names Keith Urban one of the greatest

Australian musician Keith Urban has been named in the top 100 country music artists of all-time by Billboard. The iconic American music and entertainment magazine ranked
Read more 27 November 2024
Young girl playing video game. | Newsreel

Gaming industry levels up on the Sunshine Coast

The building blocks of a gaming industry on the Sunshine Coast were laid at the region’s inaugural Digital Games Summit this month. Sunshine Coast Council Resilient
Read more 26 November 2024
First Nations event on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

$2.7m invested in arts and heritage programs

Almost $2.8 million was invested in projects across the Sunshine Coast region last year with funds gathered through the council’s Arts and Heritage levy. Sunshine
Read more 25 November 2024