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The US bakery that made Donald Trump's inauguration cake admits the new President's staff asked them to replicate Barack Obama's 2009 cake.

Aussie musician Ben Lee has always been a fearless experimenter, writes Samantha Selinger-Morris, but might his new "cuckoo" side projects be a step too far for his fans?

Two of Australia's national galleries welcome hundreds of dogs to their grounds, allowing art-lovers the chance to involve their furry friends in two major exhibitions.

Tourists are flocking to Queensland's southern Darling Downs where vast, golden fields of sunflowers are proving the perfect subject for amateur and professional photographers.

A jazz cabaret which pays tribute to female spies who risked their lives during World War II, and is performed by West Australian university students, will feature at Perth's Fringe Festival next month.

Environmental groups accuse Sydney Festival of breaching its sustainable event policy with its attraction The Beach at the Cutaway, which is made up of more than a million plastic balls.

Can science ever be a bit of a giggle? It seems unlikely, like Senate estimates or colonic irrigation being fun, but the list of scientifically inspired funny people is rather impressive.

As protesters prepare to descend on Washington for Donald Trump's inauguration, one woman is lending her voice, and music, to the cause.

Organisers of a protest march against Sydney's lockout laws, due to be held in Kings Cross tonight, failed to adequately plan for security and traffic, police say.

A leaked video showing a frightened dog trying to resist being thrown into water on the set of A Dog's Purpose has prompted calls for the film to be boycotted.

The new Hollywood blockbuster, Split, by M Night Shyamalan has been condemned by the mental health community for its depiction of mental illness.

The Fire of Australia, the world's finest uncut opal, becomes part of the South Australian Museum's collection more than 60 years after it was discovered.

An early 20th century garage will take centre stage and give Hobart's new $90 million arts precinct its name, the developers have revealed.

From fist bumping Michelle Obama to sharing a few dad jokes, Barack Obama has defined his presidency through pop culture. Take a look back at some of his coolest moments from the past eight years.

Things are about to get weird and wonderful on the streets of Perth as the city kicks off its seventh Fringe Festival on Friday, despite a few minor hiccups including cancellations at Elizabeth Quay.

They were once a huge investment for the family home and a vital part of any school library, but encyclopaedias have now passed into history and can barely be given away.

Australian woman Lucy Barnard is poised to embark on a three-year walk from Argentina to Alaska, even collecting poo samples for science on the way.

Sir Paul McCartney sues Sony's music publishing arm seeking to get back the copyrights to songs by the Beatles including Love Me Do and Across the Universe.

The recent release of the latest Star Wars move has sparked an unexpected controversy, with the digital resurrection of an actor who died in 1994.

Confectionery brand Allen's is inviting the public to vote on new lolly flavours, but their choices are a little disappointing, writes Deirdre Fidge. Here are some better ideas.

A clown couple visiting Australia with their colourful act, which features giant balloons and "air sculpting", believe people need laughter now, more than ever.

Scott Eastwood, the son of veteran actor Clint, irritates environmental authorities after posting a video of an illegal cliff jump on social media earlier this week.

Celebrations at the Sydney Opera House to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum look back at the significance of music in helping to inspire historic change.

Australia's Indigenous arts community is calling for changes to the law to make it illegal to import and sell fake Aboriginal-style souvenirs.

Should Melbourne embrace three-bedroom apartments to provide better housing options for families into the future?