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Rojas’ installation on the shore of Buyukada in Turkey, where Trotsky spent four years in exile.

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Art

‘No one will have ever seen an exhibition like this’: First work in new gallery set to amaze

The installation in the subterranean gallery at the new Sydney Modern evokes a science fiction landscape. It’s the brainchild of artist Adrian Villar Rojas.

by Linda Morris

The worst of friends. Holidaying American couples, from left, Ethan Spiller (Will Sharpe) and Harper (Aubrey Plaza), with Daphne Sullivan (Meghann Fahy) and Cameron (Theo James) in The White Lotus.

Series

Streaming

Recapping The White Lotus season two

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Kamasi Washington makes a massive, bruising sound on his tenor sax.

What’s on

‘Truth and honesty’: Kamasi Washington on getting young people into jazz

by John Shand

Bachelor’s handbag, Barbicore, teal, quiet quitting and orthosomnia all made the shortlist for Macquarie Dictionary’s 2022 Word of the Year.

Opinion

WordPlay

Another teal triumph? The colourful contest for Macquarie’s Word of the Year

by David Astle

The Australian Museum’s latest exhibition Sharks is bringing in eager audiences.

Arts

There was one clear winner in Sydney’s battle of the museums

by Linda Morris

Movies

Joe Alwyn (left) and Margaret Qualley play a couple on the run in Nicaragua in Stars at Noon.

★★★★

Review

Couple play dangerous game in romantic thriller Stars at Noon

Margaret Qualley and Joe Alywn are captivating as a couple on the run in the English-language debut by renowned French director Claire Denis.

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by Jake Wilson

An upcoming British television series based on Beth O'Leary's 2019 novel The Flatshare. — 1:16

Trailer: The Flatshare

An upcoming British television series based on Beth O'Leary's 2019 novel The Flatshare.

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White Noise dramatises a contemporary American family's attempts to deal with the mundane conflicts of everyday life while grappling with the universal mysteries of love, death, and the possibility of happiness in an uncertain world. — 2:25

Trailer: White Noise

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Created between January and September 1971, this docu-film takes us on an intimate journey to Neil Young’s farm in Northern California for the ‘Harvest Barn’ sessions. — 0:52

Trailer: Neil Young - Harvest Time

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A young American journalist stranded in present-day Nicaragua falls for an enigmatic Englishman who seems like her best chance of escape. She soon realises, that he may be in even greater danger than she is. — 2:21

Trailer: Stars at Noon

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TV & radio

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Snackmasters host and former Goggleboxer Yvie Jones asked for a bigger on-camera role on series two of the cooking show.

Australian TV

From Gogglebox to Snackmasters, Yvie Jones is raising her voice

The reality TV favourite has taken to heart advice from TV veterans Amanda Keller and Julia Morris when it comes to securing her slice of the TV pie.

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by Bridget McManus

George Calombaris and Sarah Todd’s new television show Hungry.

Analysis

George Calombaris

George Calombaris’ TV comeback is here, but should it exist?

“If I inspire one kid out there never to give up, well then I’ve done my job,” the disgraced chef said in a sympathetic interview with The Project.

by Meg Watson

Fraggle Rock.

Flashback

From the Archives, 1982: Fraggle Rock comes to Melbourne

Is love in the air or is it something more sinister? The White Lotus ups the shock value in episode five.

Streaming

Love is a lie, so The White Lotus chooses chaos

by Thomas Mitchell

RHOBH: If it’s good enough for Roxane Gay and Meryl Streep, it’s good enough for you.

The Verdict

Since I first watched this show, I haven’t been able to think of anything else

by Eliza Reilly

Yee haw! The brand new season of Yellowstone is now streaming with new episodes every Monday, only on Stan.

The Stan Original Film Poker Face, starring Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth is now streaming, only on Stan.

The Stan Original Film Poker Face, starring Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth is now streaming, only on Stan.

Music

Over the top, mysterious, explosively ’80s - welcome to Original Sin by Pandora’s Box.

The Verdict

Sin, sex and Celine Dion: This is the best album you’ve never heard of

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by Michael Koziol

Jimmy Barnes announces he requires back and hip surgery which will unfortunately prevent him from performing live for several months. — 1:07

Jimmy Barnes withdraws from summer touring due to surgery

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Jimmy Barnes performs ahead of the 2022 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels

Breaking

Australian music

Jimmy Barnes to undergo surgery, cancels upcoming shows

2 hours ago
by Martin Boulton

Capital Theatre The “New Order” band on stage to-night....November 29, 1982

Flashback

From the Archives, 1982: New Order, or disorder?

by Mark Dodshon

Kamasi Washington makes a massive, bruising sound on his tenor sax.

What’s on

‘Truth and honesty’: Kamasi Washington on getting young people into jazz

by John Shand

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Music festivals

Bikini Kill, Pavement and Bon Iver head to Mona Foma

by Martin Boulton

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Football star David Beckham arrives at Bromley Magistrates Court for a hearing after he was spotted using his mobile phone while driving his Bentley, in London, Thursday, May 9, 2019. The magistrate has the power to impose six penalty points and a £200 fine for the charge of using a mobile while driving. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)
In a handout image acquired Thursday, 1 September 2022 shows Delta Goodrem at the launch of the 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival in an undated image. Photo : Supplied.
DORAL, FL - OCTOBER 30: Greg Norman, CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, being introduced to the crowd during the team championship stroke-play round of the LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on October 30, 2022 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Nicole Kidman arrives at the Dior red carpet, at NGV in Melbourne. August 26th 2017. Photo: Daniel Pockett
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Private Sydney

The fat cheque of being a celebrity ambassador comes with a high price

by Andrew Hornery

Private Sydney

Tale of two heiresses: young Packer and Murdoch living worlds apart

by Andrew Hornery

Is Elon Musk really killing Twitter? Or have reports of its death been greatly exaggerated?

Opinion

Social media

Is Twitter really dead? And does it matter? Discuss

by Meg Watson and Thomas Mitchell

Stage

The cast of Friends! The Musical Parody

★★★½

Arts

Friends! The Musical Parody is for haters as much as it is for superfans

by Cameron Woodhead and Elissa Goldstein

Carmen Topciu as Carmen in Opera Australia’s 2022 production on Cockatoo Island.

★★★

Review

Motorbikes racing in the aisles, blaring rock music. Yes, this is opera

by Peter McCallum

Joel Bray has been grappling with his new work <i>Garabari</i> since 2018.

Interview

Sydney’s gay club scene ‘was my church’: Joel Bray

by John Bailey

Choreographer and director Cameron Mitchell makes this a show as much about dance as music.

★★★★

Review

Fizz, fun and flappers: What’s not to like about Nice Work?

by John Shand, Peter McCallum and Joyce Morgan

Art & design

The Art Gallery of NSW's new building, The Sydney Modern Project, opened in Sydney. 29th November 2022 Photo: Janie Barrett — 18 images

Arts

The New Sydney Modern Art Gallery

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As the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new building prepares to open on December 3, 2022 - take a preview look at some of the exhibitions on show. — 1:36

A preview to the exhibitions at the AGNSW

An exciting new era begins in the cultural life of Australia, as the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new building opens on December 3, 2022. — 1:15

Fly through the building expansion of the Art Gallery of NSW

The Art Gallery of NSW’s new building.

Architecture

Art Gallery of NSW’s Sydney Modern wing a new direction for its architects

by Julie Power

Books

Bachelor’s handbag, Barbicore, teal, quiet quitting and orthosomnia all made the shortlist for Macquarie Dictionary’s 2022 Word of the Year.

Opinion

WordPlay

Another teal triumph? The colourful contest for Macquarie’s Word of the Year

by David Astle

Thomas Keneally displays his cheque and book, after he was awarded the 1982 Booker Prize.

Flashback

From the Archives, 1982: Keneally’s Schindler’s Ark wins Booker Prize

by Janet Hawley

Sunday Life

First Lady of Punk: Patti Smith on family, friends and her book of hope

by Robyn Doreian

Early in his career, Bob Dylan was the glowing hinge between the old and the new.

Review

How to solve the puzzle that’s Bob Dylan? The answer is in the songs

by Gregory Day

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