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Sam Dennison at Vancouver Arts Centre.

inspirePremiumPottery and still life go hand in hand for Albany artist

Albany artist Samantha Dennison is deeply connected to the stories of the landscape and the people who inhabit it, and it shows vibrantly through her artwork.

Jacki Elezovich

Australian comedian Lisa Spencer has been slammed after she posted a parody video depicting petrol sniffing and a smoking ceremony in a ‘satirical’ impression of a white woman ‘transitioning’ to being Aboriginal. 

Social mediaAussie comedian slammed for ‘disturbing’ Aboriginal skit

An Australian comedian has copped a wave of backlash over her controversial skit depicting a white woman ‘transitioning’ to being Aboriginal. 

Katherine Kraayvanger

Dangermice are one of the bands playing as part of the Wholly Local Festival at the Albany Town Hall starting at 4pm.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From the Echos of Pink Floyd to the Wholly Local Festival, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

Benjamin Stack with his The West Australian Pulse 2026 artwork Moort Boodja.

PulsePremiumConnecting with Noongar culture in artwork

Benjamin Stack’s many experiences of dancing in Alton Walley’s Welcome to Country ceremonies — from West Coast Eagles games to Perth Christmas Pageant — reached a new level at Pulse Fashion Show 2026.

Tanya MacNaughton

Sir Paul McCartney says phone-free concerts remind him of the old gigs he used to play. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPaul McCartney's phone-free gigs were 'really special'

Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has admitted he loved banning phones at his recent gigs because it made the shows feel "really special".

Staff Writers

Garth Brooks' music catalogue deal could rank ?among the largest for an individual artist. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentGarth Brooks mulls music catalogue sale at up to $US2b

Country music superstar Garth Brooks has recently discussed valuations of his extensive music catalogue at more than $US2 billion ($A2.8 billion).

Staff Writers

Mark Alderson, Liz Staite, Evelyn Taylor and Bill Biggins at the One Tree Art Prize exhibition.

TREE-MENDOUS TALENT PremiumOne Tree Art Prize puts forest in the spotlight

An art exhibition celebrating the significance of trees and their importance to the planet took place at the Ludlow Gallery over the WA Day long weekend

Madelin Hayes

Augusta's Whalesong Festival celebrates the annual whale migration as they visit Flinders Bay.

WHALE OF A TIMEWhalesong Festival makes a splash

An event celebrating the annual migration of whales and the biodiversity of marine life took over Augusta across the WA Day long weekend. 

Madelin Hayes

Frustrated John Farnham fans have criticised the handling of ticket sales to a gala tribute concert. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentFarnham gala sells out as fans slam 'outrageous' prices

A gala tribute concert for John Farnham has sold out as fans of the music legend voice their disappointment at ticket prices.

Liz Hobday

R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75 following complications from a stroke. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentGrammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson dead at 75

Two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75 days after having a stroke, his family has announced.

Maria Sherman

There's one major thing that artificial intelligence can't experience, Alice Cooper says. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentAlice Cooper warns AI will create 'fake rock stars'

Alice Cooper says AI is on the verge of manufacturing entire rock stars from thin air, but insists the technology can never replace real emotion.

Staff Writers

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RADIORadio star shares shock hospital update

A high-profile radio star is facing an uncertain professional future after a sudden medical crisis threatened to permanently derail her career.

Andrew Hedgman

Fans want Ticketek to turn the pressure down on pricing for a concert honouring John Farnham. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPrice spike as John Farnham tribute tickets go on sale

Tickets for a charity concert in tribute to John Farnham are selling for as much as $1650, but The Voice himself won't be performing.

Liz Hobday

The Lowitja O'Donoghue statue is first of six to honour prominent Aboriginal South Australians. (Michael Errery/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentArt symbolises Indigenous leader's steely resolve

A new statue of a celebrated Indigenous rights leader symbolises both her generosity of spirit and a fierce determination to create change.

Abe Maddison

ABC star Charlie Pickering called a new podcast launched by the national broadcaster and Grace Tame “problematic.” Rebel News

UPDATED‘Problem’: Star turns on ABC over Grace Tame

A leading ABC star has broken ranks with his own employer over the broadcaster’s new podcast launched by former Australian of the Year Grace Tame.

Emma Kirk

Jenna Smith stepped up as principal trumpet at WA Symphony Orchestra in 2025.

Classical livePremiumMusic of the ages in a sacred setting

Three centuries of musical tradition are set to ring out when Jenna Smith and Dr Joseph Nolan combine for a trumpet and organ recital at St George’s Cathedral.

David Cusworth

Susan Boyle has revealed a bizarre twist in her 'new era' after teasing new music.

EntertainmentCommentsBizarre twist in Susan Boyle’s shock music return

Britain’s Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle has shared a bizarre update on her ‘music return’ after images of the singer went viral.

Max Corstorphan

Sam Pang and Lucy Durack star together in Ground Up, a new comedy series coming to ABC.

Bounce downAFL fan? You don’t want to miss this show

The establishment of Tasmania’s AFL team has been gold for newspaper editors. Now, the team behind Upper Middle Bogan is turning the billion-dollar bureaucratic circus into a new workplace comedy for ABC.

Clare Rigden

The Cape Fear TV remake screens from June 5.

TVCommentsAll the must-watch streaming releases coming this month

If there’s one time of the year for couch time, it’s now.

Wenlei Ma

Australian actress and model Ellie Gonsalves has opened up about her father Rick’s tragic death to suicide when she was just 24 years old.

EntertainmentComments‘I screamed’: Aussie model opens up about dad’s tragic death

‘He told me that they were getting divorced and separating.’

Katherine Kraayvanger

Kate Ritchie has emotional reunion with former Home and Away co-stars

EntertainmentVideoKate Ritchie breaks down on radio over shock guests

‘I know exactly who it is.’

Smita Kunvarji

Zan Rowe hosts the rebooted Race Around The World.

It’s back!Race Around the World 2026: Zan Rowe on ABC’s new reboot

No prep, no plan, no prisoners: ABC’s legendary Race Around the World returns with a brutal new twist — and Margaret Pomeranz isn’t holding back. We find out what’s afoot from new host Zan Rowe.

Clare Rigden

Ryan Twomey pictured with his artwork ‘Portrait of a Rich Swine’ at The Art Gallery of Western Australia.

The West PulseCommentsPremiumExhibition finalist uses ‘punk aesthetics’ to talk politics

Art is the best way to talk about politics, says The West Australian Pulse 2026 exhibition finalist Ryan Twomey.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Six decades on, The Rolling Stones are still producing new music. (James Elsby/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentMick Jagger says copying music trends is a mistake

Mick Jagger has reflected on the six-decade stellar career of The Rolling Stones and insists he's never been one to be influenced by fleeting music trends.

Carla Feric