Honouring the rare genius of Catherine O’Hara
By Ben McCann
Catherine O’Hara, the beloved actor and comedian who has died aged 71, occupied that rare position in contemporary screen culture: a comic actor, a cult
Read more2 February 2026Arts
AI creates some dilemmas for Grammy Awards
By Mark Benincosa
At its best, artificial intelligence can assist people in analysing data, automating tasks and developing solutions to big problems: fighting cancer,
Read more1 February 2026
Springsteen rushes out Minneapolis protest song
Singer Bruce Springsteen has released a protest song addressing what he describes as “state terror” being visited on the city of Minneapolis.
The song –
Read more29 January 2026
Last chance to catch Cluedo mystery on stage
It’s the last chance to see the stage production of classic whodunnit murder mystery Cluedo in Brisbane this weekend.
The play, based on the famous Hasbro board game
Read more27 January 2026
La Boite Theatre celebrates new 2026 season
La Boite Theatre’s 2026 season tackles some of the more complex issues facing the world today – power, politics, the environment, family, race, and community.
There
Read more26 January 2026
Familiar faces on Australian music charts
A few familiar faces are making a mark on the latest Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) charts.
Robbie Williams’ 13th studio album, Britpop, has debuted
Read more26 January 2026
Elvis Presley – A man suspended in time
By Shane Rodgers
Even if Elvis Presley had not died at just 42 years of age in 1977, most of us would never have met him.
So, for millions of people around the world, he
Read more26 January 2026
Intriguing Tubular Bells to chime once more
One of history’s most intriguing musical success stories is returning to Australia this year, with ticket pre-sales starting today.
Mike Oldfield’s iconic
Read more21 January 2026
BrisAsia Festival celebrates Year of the Horse
2026 will bring fresh energy to the 14th BrisAsia Festival as it celebrates the Year of the Horse which is characterised by its energetic and adventurous
Read more19 January 2026
Good grief – it’s a billion-dollar beagle
By Shane Rodgers
Anyone who has experienced a childhood (i.e. everyone) can probably relate to the simple adventures of Charlie Brown, his dog Snoopy and the Peanuts
Read more18 January 2026