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A festival of performances, talks and music will mark the NSW State Library's 200th anniversary. (Anna Kucera/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumLibrary unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

A flagship state library is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a program of live performances throughout September and October.

Annabelle Banfield

Miranda and Steve are back in the limelight thanks to Olivia Rodrigo.

TVOlivia Rodrigo was right about Miranda and Steve

In this week’s Screen Queen, Jade Jurewicz is rewatching Sex and the City with a new perspective thanks to a new hit pop album. Plus, The Agency is back and pickleball gets the Hollywood treatment in The Dink.

Jade Jurewicz

Soprano Amy Manford.

Musical theatreAmy Manford on making all her dreams come true

From performing in four different The Phantom Of The Opera productions around the world to sharing the stage with Andrea Bocelli, the accomplished soprano is ticking off career goals, one performance at a time.

Tanya MacNaughton

The mythical home of the Greek gods, Mount Olympus is a candidate for the World Heritage list. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremium'Seat of the gods' Mt Olympus tipped for heritage list

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece's 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Staff Writers

Salt-N-Pepa

Push itCommentsPremiumSeasoned rapper reflects on career ahead of Perth concert

Rap pioneer Salt reveals why Perth fans will be treated as family, and what troubles her about hip-hop today.

Zach Margolius

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SOCIAL MEDIAPremium‘Get off your phone’: SkinnyTok trend slammed

Online trolls have targeted popstars Dua Lipa and Tate McRae for their healthy figures, fuelling a disturbing new body-shaming trend.

Josephine Quattrocchi

Gracie Abrams in New York. (Caroline Tompkins/The New York Times)

NYT TIMESIs Gracie Abrams Really the ‘Daughter From Hell’?

Gracie Abrams on “Nepo Baby” label, Paul Mescal and new album, Daughter From Hell.

Joe Coscarelli and Jon Caramanica

Trent Copeland and Kim Green are both a part of Seven’s 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games commentary team.

Glasgow 2026Seven’s new sporting power couple

Former Test cricketer Trent Copeland and netball gold medallist Kim Green are sharing the broadcasting stage for the first time, juggling late-night shifts with two very active kids.

Clare Rigden

The Rolling Stones are still breaking records after more than six decades, (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumRolling Stones match Beatles with 15th UK No 1 album

The Rolling Stones' 25th studio album Foreign Tongues features guest contributions from Paul McCartney, The Cure's Robert ‌Smith and more.

Staff Writers

Cake decorating and sugar art is proving to be a feast for the eyes at a Sydney craft fair. (Dean Sewell/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumFake it 'til you bake it, deceiving cakes fool fans

At a popular crafting show, the brand-new cake decorating and sugar art pavilion features jaw-dropping designs that look like anything but a sweet treat.

Annabelle Banfield

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PLAY MAGAZINEWIN 1 of 20 double passes to see Ice Cream Man

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There's concern jazz festivals and other music gatherings are endangered by a new government policy. (Matthias Engesser/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumNew super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

Volunteer-run music festivals are being cancelled, with organisers blaming the federal government's changes to superannuation rules.

Liz Hobday

Kyle Shilling plays Mali in Home and Away.

TVCommentsHome and Away ‘cliffhanger’ puts lives in jeopardy

Whose life will hang in the balance?

Zach Margolius

Mem Fox.

BooksEscape into a world of fiction

The Festival of Fiction 2026 program is announced for the biggest year yet of the literary event at ECU Joondalup.

Tanya MacNaughton

Wine Wars is at Optus Stadium on July 22.

Your WeekThe best events in Perth this week

From a festival of comics to a celebration of wine, here are six of the hottest tickets around town this weekend and beyond.

Brenda Fricker and Daniel Day-Lewis won Academy Awards for the 1989 film My Left Foot. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumOscar-winning Irish actor Brenda Fricker dies aged 81

Brenda Fricker, best known for her performances in the films My Left Foot and Home Alone 2, has died aged 81.

Casey Cooper-Fiske

The Rupert Murdoch biopic Ink will have its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumInk: Rupert Murdoch biopic to premiere in Venice

The biographical drama Ink stars Guy Pearce as Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and The Crown actress Claire Foy.

Carla Feric

Chloe Fineman has announced she is leaving Saturday Night Live after seven years.

TVComments‘Really hard’: Another star walks from ‘stupid’ comedy show

A popular comedy-sketch cast member has announced her departure from the show after seven years.

Chloe Maher

Pianist Jayson Gillham may have lost a court fight but has vowed to continue airing his views. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumPianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

A pianist who lost a court fight against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is filling concert halls on his own independent tour.

Liz Hobday

The last photo the family shared with their grandmother on Mothers Day in May.

Kris JennerCommentsTributes pour as Kardashian matriarch dies, aged 91

Kris Jenner broke the tragic news on her Instagram page.

Tegwen Bescoby and Wire BangFeed

The kids team puts in their best effort. Jacki Elezovich

Festival fun IN PICTURES: Shanty Fest tug of war draws big holiday crowd

The Albany International Folk ‘n Shanty Festival’s annual tug of war drew an enthusiastic crowd to the Albany Boatshed on Sunday morning to start off the final day of the festival weekend in style. 

Jacki Elezovich

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CourtPremiumJackie O case takes another twist

ARN has claimed Jackie O Henderson’s workplace bullying complaints against Kyle Sandilands were made in bad faith to secure a different radio timeslot.

Alexander Britton

Tasma Walton's book I am Nannertgarrook is shortlisted for the WA Premier's Book Awards.

Book awardsNovel detailing Bald Head imprisonment shortlisted for award

A novel telling the story of Aboriginal women imprisoned on islands off Albany’s coast has earned author Tasma Walton a place on the shortlist for WA’s highest literary honours.

Amy Towers

The cast of Pirates of Penzance which ‘kidnapped’ a stunned City of Albany deputy mayor Paul Terry (centre).

All aboardPirates of Penzance hoist a Jolly Roger at Albany Town Hall

As it’s the Albany Maritime Festival, there’s no musical more appropriate than the Pirates Of Penzance which will be jumping all aboard the city’s Town Hall this weekend

Claire Middleton