Star of Tina Turner show brings Mariah Carey-style magic to Carols
The local singer wowing audiences in her role as the superstar from Nutbush, Tennessee, is set to bring some Christmas magic to Carols by Candlelight.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Crime writer Jacqueline Bublitz gives a voice to forgotten women
The New Zealand-born author was warned off writing from a dead woman’s perspective but ignored the advice.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Louise Adler on fear, freedom and the appalling state of public discourse
The head of Adelaide Writers’ Week does not step back from the tough issues – and nor should we, she says.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Vale the ‘anti-shock jock’: Veteran broadcaster Clive Robertson has died
One of the first newsreaders to go off script, the legendary radio and TV star is credited with changing the face of journalism.
- by Kerrie O'Brien and Penry Buckley
The MSO has a new chief. Just don’t ask him about art and politics
A bassoonist by trade, the New Zealand-born CEO says he’s preoccupied by change.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Beloved Anh Do series to make it to the screen
Do’s children’s books have topped sales lists for the past five years. Now, they’ll make the jump to the screen.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Taylor Swift dominates 2024 Spotify charts with 26.6 billion streams
Spotify Wrapped 2024 shows listeners were obsessed with Swift, female artists, collaborations and country music reimagined by big names.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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ABC
Michael Rowland to leave ABC News Breakfast, ‘the best job I’ve had’
A familiar face is tipped to replace the popular host, whose departure after 15 years signals yet more change at the national broadcaster.
- by Kerrie O'Brien and Michael Lallo
Is true crime a new path to justice?
Erik and Lyle Menendez might be freed, thanks in part to TV shows shining a light on their abuse by their father.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Arts
Peter Garrett pulls out of MSO review before it begins amid board exodus
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will undergo a “process of board renewal” after the exit of chairman David Li and directors as the fallout from the Jayson Gillham saga drags on.
- by Chip Le Grand and Kerrie O'Brien
Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia: circus feats, in a downpour
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Kerrie O'Brien, Katrina Strickland, Barry Divola, Francis Mocnik and Dani Valent
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