Culture
Tony Armstrong reveals the ‘thing’ he’ll never give up
The popular ABC News Breakfast presenter criss-crossed the country on a bike in search of people’s most precious possessions for his new show.
- by Bridget McManus
Movies
The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor
On the Spanish path that pilgrims have walked for more than 1000 years, Australian actor Chris Haywood experienced a life-changing moment while shooting a new film.
- by Helen Pitt
Hollywood is facing its bleakest year in three decades. Can these films save it?
After a surprisingly strong 2023, thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer, box office figures have been down this year and the list of upcoming releases is mixed.
- by Nell Geraets
TV & radio
A talking hanky, alien invasion – is this the most silly, joyful horror film of all time?
Nick Roth and Lindsey Haun created the low-budget Hanky Panky with a camera won in a competition and a bunch of movie business pals, including Seth Green.
- by Ben Pobjie
‘Out for numero uno’: Anne Edmonds, Lloyd Langford take on Taskmaster
Can Australia’s best-known comedy power couple survive the inspired silliness of Taskmaster Australia?
- by Ben Pobjie
Music
Live reviews
‘Korean classical girl band’ now impressing the string quartet world
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Barney Zwartz, Cameron Woodhead, Jessica Nicholas and Tony Way
★★★★½
Sydney live reviews
The rare sound of perfection: Don’t miss this Mahler performance
- by Peter McCallum, Daniel Herborn and Bernard Zuel
Macklemore brings Gaza protest song to Sydney
- by Daniel Herborn, Bernard Zuel, John Shand and Millie Muroi
Celebrity
Stage
Art & design
The portrait Gina Rinehart doesn’t want you to see: mogul demands National Gallery remove her image
- by Linda Morris and Eryk Bagshaw
World’s oldest Chinese dragon vandalised in attack on Australian museum
- by Kerrie O'Brien and Rachel Eddie