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Multiple sources have confirmed Scooter Braun and Sydney Sweeney’s romance since the Bezos wedding.

Comments‘Obsessed’: Sydney Sweeney actually dating Scooter Braun

Multiple sources have confirmed Scooter Braun and Sydney Sweeney’s romance since meeting at Jeff Bezos’ wedding.

Kimberley Braddish

Denmark Library celebrated 2025 book week in style with Robyn Fairclough and Nicola Shaw as Captain Hook and Peter Pan.

BOOK WEEKPremiumFairytale favourites visit Denmark library for book week

Denmark Library was transformed into Neverland, complete with Captain Hook’s pirate ship, Tiger Lilys reading tent and Peter Pan’s cast of friends and foe’s for Children’s Book Week last month.

Melissa Sheil

Ellie Malonzo, Julia Nicholls, Jessica Casey, Elena Wittkuhn and Lucinda Nicholls perform Clara Schumann's music or Mirabilis Collective on Sunday.

Classical livePremiumHaving it all in the Romantic era

Mirabilis Collective’s Clara Schumann soiree at Callaway Auditorium relates an extraordinary life through her music and words.

David Cusworth

Michaelia Cash said it was time to support the millions of Aussies who watch free-to-air TV.

SUNRISEVideoCommentsAxe the $50m broadcast tax, demands senator

Michaelia Cash said it was time to support the millions of Aussies who watch free-to-air TV.

Caleb Taylor

Chrissie Swan will host the rebooted Healthy, Wealthy & Wise.

She’s back!Why Chrissie Swan is returning to host a rebooted TV show

The radio superstar is fronting a new lifestyle show for the Seven Network, which many of us will recognise from the 1990s.

Clare Rigden

Hit video game franchise Call of Duty is set to be made into a live action film. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentCall of Duty to be made into live-action film

Following the recent success of TV show The Last of Us and The Minecraft Movie, Call of Duty is the next video game to be brought to life for viewers.

Staff Writers

Father Ted creator Graham Lineham was arrested over transgender comments as he landed in Heathrow. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumFather Ted creator arrested over transgender posts

Father Ted co-creator Graham Lineham was arrested as he arrived at Heathrow Airport over posts about transgender people that were thought to incite violence.

Staff Writers

Taylor Swift has broken a number of records on Spotify in the past few years. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumTaylor Swift's new album breaks Spotify record

Taylor Swift has shaken off another Spotify milestone, with her new album The Life of a Showgirl racking up a record number of pre-release saves.

Staff Writers

Director Zak Hilditch on location for We Bury The Dead in Albany.

CINEFEST OZPremiumHollywood returns to Albany with blockbuster premiere

A blockbuster Hollywood film is returning to the place it was created, with its Albany premiere scheduled for the final night of the CinefestOZ Albany film festival.

Melissa Sheil

Evana De Lune says the burlesque genre provides the opportunity to explore her own creativity. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentRhinestones, feathers and sparkles to launch the Fringe

The Fringe festival features almost 3000 artists including burlesque performer Evana De Lune, who says her raunchy act is empowering.

Liz Hobday

Australian actor Jacob Elordi was involved in a tense exchange on the red carpet.

EntertainmentVideoComments‘Don’t ever tell me what to do’: Elordi fires up at security

WATCH: Australian actor Jacob Elordi has been involved in a tense exchange on the red carpet during the premiere of his new reboot of the monster classic Frankenstein at the Venice Film Festival.

Kimberley Braddish

Graham Greene was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Dances with Wolves. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesPremiumDances with Wolves star Graham Greene dies aged 73

Canadian actor Graham Greene, the Oscar-nominated star of Dances With Wolves, has died.

Staff Writers

The Duchess of Sussex shares a heartwarming glimpse of life.

CultureCommentsMeghan shares rare photos of Archie and Lilibet

The Duchess of Sussex has given fans exactly what they want, photos of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with their matching bright red hair just like their father Prince Harry.

Wenlei Ma and Kimberley Braddish

Songwomen from Borroloola, NT, are taking their performance to the Sydney Opera House. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EntertainmentIndigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

A desire to revitalise languages from a remote community is bringing Country to one of Australia's most iconic arts venues.

Keira Jenkins

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CELEBRITYPremiumMagda’s touching message to young fan

Celebrities have rallied around iconic Aussie actor Magda Szubanski after she shared a heartwarming video from her hospital bed to a young fan.

Blake Antrobus

Australian film director Danny Philippou unveils the hourglass that marks the return of Tropfest. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentTimely Tropfest return like sands through the hourglass

Short film festival Tropfest, which last screened in 2019, is making a return and budding filmmakers just need $20 and a phone to enter.

Liz Hobday

Composer Paul Stanhope introduces Mahasagar at UWA Winthrop Hall.

World premierePremiumMaritime theme buoyed by ocean sound waves

Sydney composer Paul Stanhope sets out Sandgroper credentials in Mahasagar with WASO, Asher Fisch, Sara Macliver and Andrew Goodwin at Winthrop Hall.

David Cusworth

Actor Matt Day and Tropfest founder John Polson during a media launch for the 2026 Tropfest at Centennial Park. NewsWire / Nikki Short

EntertainmentPremium‘Gift’: Iconic Aussie film festival returns

In a major boost to the industry, the world’s largest short film festival returns to Sydney in 2026 after a six-year hiatus.

Emma Kirk

Magda Szubanski has shared an emotional message from her hospital bed.;

EntertainmentVideoComments‘Smackin’ me around’: Magda’s update amid cancer battle

Kath and Kim star Magda Szubanski has shared an emotional message from her hospital bed as she undergoes treatment for a fast-moving blood cancer.

Amy Lee

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Italy's Jannik Sinner with his trademark Gucci bag worth close to $A3000. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentTennis fashion is exploding at the US Open

The blue tennis courts of the US Open are doubling as a quasi-fashion runway and luxury brands are scrambling to get a piece of the action.

ALYCE BROWN

Jude Law is winning accolades for his chilling portrayal of Vladimir Putin. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumJude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in Venice

Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin, which is premiering at the Venice Film Festival.

LINDSEY BAHR

A new podcast series engages rural fathers about their experiences of farm and family life. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumBusting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Eight farmers have revealed their trials and triumphs raising kids on the land, in an interview series that aims to encourage vulnerability in rural men.

Stephanie Gardiner

Two per cent of people globally have red hair. Ireland and Scotland have the highest proportion. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentRedheads celebrate their flaming locks at Dutch fest

Thousands of redheads from all over the world are gathering in the southern Dutch city of Tilburg for a once-a-year festival to celebrate their flaming locks.

MOLLY QUELL