Entertainment
Ways to Make Your Own Luck With Money This St. Patrick’s Day
17 March
Contrary to popular belief, there is no fabled pot of gold sitting and waiting for you to come and claim it at the end of the rainbow. Unless you’ve won the lottery or you have a trust fund, it’s doubtful that you’ll make money through luck...[Read More]
More Australians watching streaming services: report
8 March
More Australians are watching content through streaming services, while commercial TV remains the most popular way to get the news. They’re among the findings laid out on the recent viewing habits of Australians in the latest media content...[Read More]
‘Trailblazer’ Olivia Newton-John’s final farewell
1 March
There was laughter and tears as thousands gathered to remember the life of Olivia Newton-John. Sunday’s state memorial service at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall came six months after the acclaimed performer and activist died aged 73. She had been living...[Read More]
Fringe benefit as Adelaide sells half a million tickets
1 March
The Adelaide Fringe has sold almost half a million tickets in its first 10 days, putting the event on track to pass the magic million mark for the first time. Festival director Heather Croall says the annual month-long extravaganza has so far sold...[Read More]
Ed Sheeran gets spicy, launching Tingly Ted’s hot sauce
22 February
British singer Ed Sheeran has launched a hot sauce range called Tingly Ted’s after making known his love of Heinz Tomato Ketchup. The brand, named after Sheeran’s childhood nickname, comes in two varieties – Tingly and Extra Tingly, and is...[Read More]
After 50 years, Rocky Horror still doing the Time Warp
15 February
Not even the Time Warp can stop 50 years going by for a mad transvestite scientist from the galaxy of Transylvania. Not to mention poor old Brad and Janet. It’s enough to put a ladder in your fishnets. The Rocky Horror Show is marking its fiftieth...[Read More]
Hairspray musical star gives kids someone to look up to
8 February
Hairspray the musical shocked the world when it showcased a big-bodied teenage girl confident and comfortable in her own skin. Two decades later, its protagonist remains an icon of the body-positivity movement. Hairspray’s Sydney return comes 13...[Read More]
Australia can match 2004 India Test success: Brad Hodge
1 February
As a member of the most recent Australian Test squad to win in India, Brad Hodge is finding it difficult to separate the current crop from that famous 2004 team. But the 48-year-old warns that winning in India will be “as tough as it gets” for a...[Read More]
Dylan Alcott reflects on year in spotlight
25 January
Wheelchair tennis champion and disability advocate Dylan Alcott has reflected on his time as Australian of the Year as he prepares to hand the title onto another local legend. Mr Alcott said the title gave him an incredible platform to advocate for...[Read More]
Australian of the Year set to be unveiled
25 January
From community heroes to passionate advocates and Indigenous leaders, finalists from across the country have gathered in Canberra for this year’s Australian of the Year awards. The 32 finalists across four categories have converged on the national...[Read More]
Brown wins first Tour Down Under title
18 January
Grace Brown has won her first Tour Down Under title, overcoming key rivals Amanda Spratt and Alex Manly with formidable all-round power. Brown outsprinted Spratt on Tuesday to claim the final stage and that also gave the Victorian the overall Santos...[Read More]
Djokovic fitness scare ahead of Open tilt
11 January
Novak Djokovic’s hamstring injury scare continues to hover over his Australian Open tilt after the nine-time champion required treatment on his left leg throughout an exhibition practice match against Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic pushed through...[Read More]
Baby sister for elephants at Melbourne Zoo
4 January
Melbourne zoo goers will have to wait to see a new baby Asian elephant girl, the third sibling to be born to separate mothers in a growing herd. The so-far unnamed calf is the third born at the zoo in three months as part of a carefully planned...[Read More]
Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life [TED Talk Video]
28 December
Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun — what she calls “true fun” — and shares...[Read More]
Survey reveals Australia’s music habits
21 December
Younger Australians are more keen to tune into new music, while one in two people prefer streaming music and live music’s popularity is on a slow rise. The latest survey from the Victorian Music Development Office released on Monday also shows pop...[Read More]