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That impressive figure is contained in a report prepared by A New Approach, a privately funded arts think tank making its long-awaited debut in the policy debate. Behind the headline number, the ...

The ABC has today unveiled its 2026 content slate, showcasing a dynamic lineup of distinctive Australian programming across broadcast and digital platforms. As ever, the ABC remains the home of ...

In February 1975, a gang of scruffy Sydney rockers released their first two albums: High Voltage and TNT. A year later, songs from both records were repackaged into AC/DC’s first international album, ...

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Long before my first visit to New Orleans, I fell in love with the city's historic culture. As an Australian, I never thought I'd get to call The Big Easy home, but now I split my year living between ...

Before my first trip to Australia, I thought Australian cuisine would just be sausages and pies – maybe a bit of seafood but that’s it. Boy, was I wrong. The food culture here… well, it’s as bold and ...

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Pop veterans Culture Club have announced they’ll return to Australia in September for a greatest hits tour. Boy George and co – guitarist Roy Hay and bassist Mikey Craig – will be performing ...

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