Still hunting the motives of Manson’s teen murderers
A new documentary from Oscar-winner Errol Morris explores the wild theories surrounding Charles Manson’s infamous ‘Family’.
Arts
‘I haven’t got the breath power to play drums anymore’
Just six months after completing Midnight Oil’s epic farewell tour, drummer Rob Hirst was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He has been fighting it in secret ever since. Until now.
The boy from Bathurst following in Hugh Jackman’s footsteps
Australia’s Ainsley Melham is ‘Gene Kelly reincarnated’ says the Broadway director behind BOOP! The Musical.
‘Ridiculous situation’: Former boss unloads on Opera Australia
Opera Australia is under the management of an acting CEO as deficits from its operations are mounting and its board and executive are the subject of an external review. As Lyndon Terracini ventures out on his own, he reveals where the company should go next.
Why George Harrison’s only child long believed his dad was a gardener
It wasn’t until he was seven that the son of the Beatle realised his father was much more than a weekend strummer.
Powderfinger’s only real successor? Ball Park Music excels again
This Brisbane quintet has continued to pump out excellent albums at a regular clip, exploring more mature themes without ever losing its winning sensibility and penchant for a wry chorus lyric.
What did Howard Carter discover in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings in 1922?
And which Olympic team sport is played on artificial turf? Pit your wits against Review’s resident Quizmaster.
Two shearers, 290 ewes and a 41-degree day? No problem
This image of Victorian shearer Ben Rankin and his mate Paul taking a well-earned break is a favourite finalist in the Galah Regional Photography Prize. What’s the story behind it?
Star shines through fog of war
Australian star Jacob Elordi didn’t hesitate when Snowtown director Justin Kurzel came calling – even if it meant monastic living in pursuit of cinematic truth.
DJ haunted by his interview with John Lennon
Andy Peebles was a BBC Radio 1 DJ when he conducted one of the last interviews with his hero John Lennon, just before the fatal shooting. It haunted him for the rest of his life.
10 ways to turn your child into a devoted bookworm
Building a bookworm isn’t a finite process. Even with the best start, it takes ongoing work, effort and thought to keep our kids interested in books – especially in the era of devices.
Inside a journalist’s nightmare story of detention
As I watched Richard Roxburgh’s understated performance, I wondered if the internal strength Peter Greste needed to survive was one of the traits that made him an award-winning war correspondent.
Kip Williams is currently conquering Broadway. What’s next for the acclaimed director?
As the youngest artistic director in Sydney Theatre Company history, he revolutionised the Australian theatre landscape and took over London’s West End. Now, he’s aiming higher – and taking Succession’s breakout star, Sarah Snook, with him.
Play the president? Hell yeah!
Viola Davis has won every major acting award, but how will she fare in an action film set at the G20?
The Count of Monte Cristo review – an absolute pleasure
This spirited adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ 1844 novel is almost three hours long yet passes in a heartbeat.
Art of suburbia: Why identical houses on small blocks are bad for the soul
Houses in the most pleasant suburbs of Sydney are on generous grounds where owners spend time in the garden. But venture to the new fringe suburbs and you hit a cultural wasteland.
Lady Gaga announces first Australian shows in 11 years
The Mayhem Ball is coming for Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne this December.
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After 50-year quest, NGA acquires Munch ‘masterpiece’
The NGA says the donation of an Edvard Munch painting is its ‘most significant acquisition’ this century.
White-out: Women of colour dominate shortlist for literature prize
The judges of the prestigious Stella Prize have announced a ‘consequential’ shortlist, featuring only writers who are women of colour.
The White Lotus finale is all bullet, no bang
As season three comes to a bloody end, so too is it one we’ve seen before. The White Lotus strives to ‘eat the rich’, only to cannibalise itself.
Author of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries dies aged 70
Kerry Greenwood, the writer who created the famous Miss Phryne Fisher, a female sleuth with a pearl-handled pistol, has died.
John Lithgow wins Olivier award for exploring Roald Dahl’s dark side
The American star took home the best actor trophy for his role in Giant, which confronts Dahl’s antisemitic views.
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