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Teddy Swims announces new Australian tour dates
Teddy Swims has experienced a meteoric rise since 2023, and he is visiting Australia in October on his first stadium…

Book review: Wild Dark Shore, Charlotte McConaghy
A mystery literary fiction seeded in climate change.

Vale John Rodgers – extraordinarily versatile musician and composer
John Rodgers began his career as a young violin prodigy, but ended up expanding into flamenco, punk, cabaret and a…

How Aussie chefs are boosting book sales: Nagi Maehashi and the new wave of cookbooks
Often overlooked in conversations about Australian literary trends, Australian cookbooks have been internationally influential for decades.

Report finds Australians are planning travel around arts events in 2025
A new report from American Express has revealed most Australians plan to travel in 2025, and are often planning their…

The Wiggles go country, and viral, with Dolly Parton, Orville Peck and more
With impressive collaborations and nods to the queer community, The Wiggles' new album demonstrates they are as relevant and pioneering…

2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards winners
The iHeartRadio Music Awards were held in Los Angeles today, celebrating a diverse mix of international artists.

Is it worth launching a podcast in 2025? – 3 rules for artists
A far cry from the days of homespun projects, launching a podcast in 2025 can potentially create a new marketing…

Industry shocked after Black Inc Books asks writers to consent to AI licence
The Melbourne publisher wants its writers to agree to their work being used to train AI.

Groundbreaking macrophotography offers glimpse into Queensland's prehistory
In deep regional Queensland, a retired commercial photographer is finding new life in macrophotography, focusing on ancient life.