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Verity is the latest Colleen Hoover novel to get a film adaptation
From Misery to Yellowface, books and films about writers are favourites among the authors who pen them, but audiences love them too. Newsiline summarises...
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Amy Shark to lead NRL grand final musical tribute to Jai Arrow
The musical line-up for this weekend's NRL grand final pre-game entertainment has been revealed. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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How a determined English woman planted the seeds for beloved flower festival
Turning a paddock full of rubbish into a glorious garden, one woman's commitment laid the roots for the heart of Bowral's famous Tulip Time. Newsiline sum...
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The quirky laksa-inspired creations competing at Darwin foodie festival
From laksa cheesecake to toasties and deep fried ice cream, Darwin's annual laksa festival has something for all palettes. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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30 wildlife cameras fail to spot 'quite cute' native after year of filming
More than 30 wildlife-tracking cameras have been filming in Litchfield National Park for almost 12 months, but researchers are yet to spot the endangered...
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How John Farnham pulled off one of music's greatest comebacks
Forty years after its release, John Farnham's Whispering Jack remains one of the most remarkable stories in Australian music history. Newsiline summarises...
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The surprising origin of Tasmania's cherry blossom festival
Thirty years ago, a Japanese love of Tasmanian new-season soba noodles led to a cross-cultural gift of hundreds of cherry blossom trees, now celebrated at...
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Brisbane Festival 2026: Our favourite shows
Brisbane's ode to the world of arts and culture has said goodbye for another year, with Brisbane Festival wrapping up after three weeks of creative treats...
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Do you go Gaga for music trivia? Right this way...
Your spelling and general trivia skills are useless here. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publi...
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Perth is now the only capital without a major writers' festival
Despite optimistic promises, the Perth writers' festival hasn't been scheduled since 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and li...
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From The Beatles to psychedelia, discover how 1966 changed music forever
Two of rock's biggest albums, Revolver and Pet Sounds, are turning 60 this year, but there's so much more to the sounds of 1966. Newsiline summarises this...
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The rise of Dom Dolla: what the DJ’s record-breaking stadium show for 60,000 fans tells us about music today
Dom Dolla’s enormous show in Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium set a new record for a solo EDM artist in Australia, and proves how the genre is dominating “Aband...
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Original Wallace & Gromit puppets auctioned to raise funds for 'emerging filmmakers'
The original Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Feathers McGraw puppets have been auctioned to help fund "opportunities for emerging filmmakers". N...
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The Last Wave: Peter Weir’s eerie film brings mystical dread to the urban landscape
David Gulpilil is exceptional in this melancholic story about Australia’s unsettled history Peter Weir’s films traverse the world – Belize, Bulgaria, Indo...
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Film studios shun women but men make them less money, report shows
A new report reveals movies by female screenwriters are often overlooked for financial opportunities even though they make studios more money than those w...
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Rebel Wilson back in court as The Deb producers sue star over allegedly blocking film
Hollywood actress appears in NSW supreme court in Sydney for the latest lawsuit over her directorial debut Get our breaking news email, free app or daily...
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‘It’s been work to not go crazy’: Way Dynamic, the Australian folk-pop musician with fans including Elton John
Dylan Young’s sound recalls the Beach Boys and the Beatles, both contemporary and timeless – and his latest album Massive Shoe is attracting international...
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Australian music stars pay tribute to John Farnham in special concert
The sold-out show at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena was held to raise funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia, following John Farnham's own health battle in...
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Live music fans from across Australia unite to save beloved outback venue
Live music fans from across Australia and the world have banded together to raise the $1 million needed to save beloved Alice Springs venue The Black Wrea...
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How music and art can help victim-survivors 'feel human again'
During the 12-month program, 32 women took part in collaborative songwriting, singing, and music-making as a way to rebuild identity, confidence and socia...
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Why Laneway and other major music festivals are bypassing WA
Perth's relatively small population - and its relative remoteness - are driving major touring music festivals away, especially as costs rise. Newsiline su...
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With one week left to go, Brisbane Festival has proved the city has 'momentum'
As Brisbane Festival prepares for its final week, artistic director Ebony Bott says the festival can help build momentum ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Par...
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A sea of hands, a giant ‘lifesaver-saurus’ and a melting robot: Queensland’s SWELL sculpture festival 2026 – in pictures
The beach becomes a giant art gallery each year as SWELL sculpture festival takes over Currumbin in Queensland’s south-east. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Bill Bailey on music, mischief and touring Australia
Bill Bailey talks about what makes Australia special, making music across language barriers, midnight rehearsals and preparing for a typewriter solo, jamm...
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Jacinda Ardern never expected to have to pick her walkout music
From singing country and western with her sister to introducing the New Zealand parliament to drum and bass, music has played an important part in Dame Ja...
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Alice Springs heavy metal music venue raises $1m in donations in fight to stay open
Supporters from around Australia back the Black Wreath, a volunteer-run centre far off the beaten touring track Alice Springs has a population of 34,000 a...
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Former ADFA cadet accused of secretly filming women faces more charges
A former Australian Defence Force Academy cadet is facing a further 160 charges after allegedly secretly filming female cadets in the bathroom on the Canb...
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Queensland homeless man shot with Taser after being given move-on order to make way for kite festival
Exclusive: Advocate says homeless clearances should be halted after man is hospitalised during confrontation in Brisbane park Get our breaking news email,...
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Festival of the Winds 2026: splashes of colour in the sky and on the sand – in pictures
Under bright blue skies Bondi beach is transformed into a kaleidoscope of hues for the annual event. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Au...
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No music teacher until high school? This charity fills the gap
Experts say early exposure to music lessons helps the brain develop, but not-for-profits are relied on too heavily to provide music education to primary s...
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Do you have a whole lotta love for music trivia? Right this way
Put down your air guitar. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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How Deaf people connect with music, from Beethoven to haptic vests
Deaf musicians have shaped classical music for centuries, but only recently have innovations like haptic vests and Auslan signers enabled deeper connectio...
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Ex-country music festival boss gets community service for sexual touching
Joel Ulbricht has been placed on a community corrections order and must complete 250 hours of community service. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Perth music teacher charged with producing child exploitation material
A music teacher employed at several private schools in Perth who also conducts private tutoring is due in court accused of producing child exploitation ma...
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Quiz: Are you prepared for a massive summer of live music?
The world's biggest acts are coming to Australia. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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David Byrne never planned to be a musician
David Byrne wanted to see if he could write a song and ended up writing a classic. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...