Arts

Actress Penelope Keith dead at 86

British actress Dame Penelope Keith has passed away at age 86 after a battle with cancer. She was best known for her roles in sitcoms To the Manor Born and The Good

Olivia Rodrigo holds on to number one chart spot

Olivia Rodrigo has enjoyed a second week at number one in the ARIA Albums chart with You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love. She is the fourth woman to reach the top

Stefanovic following a well-worn path to podcasting

By Dylan Bird Karl Stefanovic’s exit from Nine will accelerate his transition from morning television star to right-wing podcast provocateur. The catalyst was an

Daryl Braithwaite calls time after six decades of live gigs

Legendary Australian performer Daryl Braithwaite has announced his retirement from live gigs. Braithwaite has been a regular on the touring circuit for nearly 60 years

Revamped Judith Wright centre open for business

Rehearsal, studio and meeting spaces are now open for bookings at the rejuvenated Judith Wright Arts Centre in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. A $10 million upgrade of

Review: Sometimes it takes a dancing pig

By Shane Rodgers It took me a few days to find it. I went to the Beetlejuice The Musical Brisbane opening night last week and something about it hovered around for a few

Taylor Swift matches Elvis and chases The Beatles

Taylor Swift has consolidated her place in music history with her 14th number one hit on the Australia charts. That puts her equal with the legendary Elvis Presley. Only

Bluey’s World given extension to stay in Brisbane until 2028

Bluey’s World in Brisbane has been given a two-year extension of its temporary facility at Hamilton Northshore. More than half a million international and domestic

Gabba night of Jose Carreras, Robbie Williams, The Corrs

Opera great Jose Carreras will lead an epic concert with Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating, Natalie Imbruglia, Darren Hayes, Sheppard, Katherine Jenkins and Mark

The Brisbane Festival program for 2026

The Brisbane Festival 2026 program features an expansive celebration of art and community as imagined by new Artistic Director Ebony Bott. Tickets are on sale for

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