Arts

Black Snow 2 being shot on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Glass House Mountains ‘the heart’ of Black Snow 2

When the second season of Stan murder mystery Black Snow hits screens on January 1, South-East Queensland viewers will see some familiar backdrops. While season one was
Read more 20 December 2024
Bluey's World theme park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Bluey feature film to be released in 2027

Brisbane’s iconic animated series Bluey will be made into a feature film. Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company
Read more 19 December 2024
Austin Butler stars in Elvis. | Newsreel

Blockbuster drought drives down drama figures

A lack of blockbusters led to investment in drama production in Australia dropping by almost a third in the last financial year. The Screen Australia Drama Report,
Read more 18 December 2024
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Traditional wedding music losing its appeal

The traditional “Here Comes the Bride” bridal chorus is steadily disappearing from weddings as couples opt for more contemporary services. The New York
Read more 17 December 2024
Musician Tenzin Choegyal. | Newsreel

Funding boost to promote regional tours of Aussie talent

Three Queensland musicians are among a group of 20 Australian contemporary groups which will visit more than 150 regional cities and towns. Troy Brady, Tenzin Choegyal
Read more 16 December 2024
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