Arts

Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA to open in Brisbane

Cirque du Soleil returns to its origins with breathtaking acrobatics combined with the timeless art of clowning when KOOZA premiers in Brisbane tomorrow. The name KOOZA

Miles Franklin shortlist shows willingness to experiment

By Alexander Howard Australian fiction has long been interested in the relationship between the local and the global – and the six books shortlisted for this year’s

Ariana Grande health speculation asks the wrong question

By Vivienne Lewis Every time a celebrity appears to lose weight, the same debate begins. Some people say we shouldn’t comment on another person’s body. Others argue

Brisbane in focus for Lord Mayors Photographic Awards

Images capturing Brisbane’s rainy city streets, backyard summers, local wildlife and river views are the focus of the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards. This

Shakira, Shania Twain and Amy Shark back on the charts

Shakira, Shania Twain and Amy Shark have returned to the Australian charts in a big year for comebacks and Australia music. Shakira’s Dai Dai is her first top 10 hit

Music writer Glenn A Baker dead at 74

Renowned Australian music historian and travel writer Glenn A Baker has died at age 74. His family has urged people to remember him by having a passionate conversation

New The Castle play goes straight to the pool room

Iconic Australian move The Castle has been transformed into a stage play, to be launched next year. Michael Cassel Group and Working Dog have announced that the

Coast artist takes on the masters in European sales

A Sunshine Coast artist is outselling Picasso, Da Vinci and Renoir in Europe’s print-on-demand market. Ashvin Harrison’s print-on-demand sales are currently sitting

Gracie Abrams debuts at number one

Gracie Abrams has debuted at number one on the Australian charts with her new Daughter From Hell album. It is the American singer-songwriter’s first number one album

Sam Neill inspired a generation of palaeontologists

By Nic Rawlence The sudden death of actor Sam Neill prompted tributes from colleagues and fans worldwide. But the news also resonated strongly with many

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