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Zendaya famously paid homage to Joan at the 2018 Met Gala.

‘Ripping yarn’: Searching for the lead role in Baz and Tom’s Joan of Arc epic

Shooting of Jehanne d’Arc will start on the Gold Coast.

  • Andrew Hornery

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Honours recipients (clockwise from top left) Scott Morrison, Wendy McCarthy, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, J.M. Coetzee and Jennifer Westacott.

Politicians, scientists and costume designer feature in King’s awards

Scott Morrison has been recognised with 829 other people in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.

  • Shane Wright, James Massola and Garry Maddox

Opera Australia’s in dire trouble. As a former CEO, I think I know why

There is no natural right to existence for a publicly subsidised company such as ours, so it must dig deep and identify exactly who and what it is for.

  • Craig Hassall

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Actor Olivia DeJonge graces our cover ahead of her starring role in the television adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

Dress and jewellery by Gucci.

From unknown actor to landing major roles, meet Australia’s next big star on the rise

Olivia DeJonge is part of Hollywood’s new Aussie posse, even being spotted dining with Taylor Swift. But she’s happiest being at home.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Thomson says of all her roles, she’s most often recognised for playing Lynelle in ‘Colin From Accounts’.

‘I’m 57 and I feel that I’m just getting started’: Helen Thomson

Set to star in the latest Liane Moriarty TV adaptation, the actor talks chaotic families, her new role and how she remains resilient in the tough acting world.

  • Thomas Mitchell
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Planning a Joan of Arc movie … Baz Luhrmann with Catherine Martin at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia last November.

Baz Luhrmann to shoot an epic Joan of Arc film

After Elvis, the Australian director is planning an epic about the famous French heroine and patron saint.

  • Garry Maddox
Iona is an oasis of soaring trees and old world heritage charm set on 2700 square metres in Darlinghurst.

One of inner Sydney’s finest: The house that Baz Luhrmann sold asks $40m

The landmark mansion was a hospital for decades and later owned by a Hollywood couple, and retains its original grandeur plus distinctive decoration.

  • Lucy Macken
Rose Byrne starred with the late Heath Ledger in Australian film Two Hands.

Balmain is the pop culture mecca of Sydney. Here’s why

From Lantana to Gatsby to Our Rose Byrne, Balmain’s cultural footprint is huge.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
Joe Hockey gives good chat.

Virtually good value: A jolly Joe Hockey gig costs $20,000 a pop

The former treasurer, who once declared an end to the “age of entitlement”, has a big price tag attached to his time.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman

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