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Australian String Quartet on tour.

Classical liveASQ honours WA connection

Australian String Quartet will launch both of its national tours for 2026 in Perth.

David Cusworth

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie stepped out at the premiere of Wuthering Heights in Los Angeles. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesMargot Robbie shines at Wuthering Heights premiere

Australian stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have walked the red carpet in Los Angeles for the premiere of their new film Wuthering Heights.

Carla Feric

Melania, Amazon's feature-length documentary about Melania Trump, is due to premiere in the US. (EPA PHOTO)

MoviesMelania documentary to premiere at the Kennedy Center

Melania Trump says her new documentary film will show what it takes to step into a high-profile role such as first lady.

Darlene Superville

Artist Kerri Blades with some of the works in her studio.

Colourful fun PremiumBlades finds family trees provide a new branch for her art

In the old days, before photographs, a family who wanted a generational picture for posterity would get in touch with Rembrandt for a painting they could hang on the wall above their living-room fireplace.

Claire Middleton

Holly Valance’s controversial collab song with Pauline Hanson appears to have been removed.

MusicComments‘Unavailable’: Holly Valance, Pauline Hanson song removed

Just days after its release, Holly Valance’s Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse collaboration with Pauline Hanson appears to have been removed on one platform.

Eloise Budimlich

Richard Tognetti.

Classical liveACO shares love with WA faithful

Australian Chamber Orchestra brings four of eight national tours to UWA’s Winthrop Hall in 2026.

David Cusworth

Brooklyn Beckham’s wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham is reportedly receiving an eye-watering monthly allowance from her billionaire father as tensions continue to simmer between the young couple and the Beckham family. 

Celebrity GossipCommentsNicola Peltz receives staggering monthly allowance from dad

The 31-year-old’s eye-watering monthly ‘pocket money’ has been revealed.

Ibanez Taylor

Marian Ellis Rowan, with son Eric, was a pioneering botanical artist in the 19th century. (AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentFloral art helped break down gender barriers in science

The lives of two pioneering female botanical artists have been highlighted in new research that shows how art helped breakdown gendered barriers in science.

Maeve Bannister

Rose Byrne has been named Woman of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. (EPA PHOTO)

EntertainmentRose Byrne named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year

Rose Byrne has joined the likes of Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and Scarlett Johansson in being named Woman of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

Staff Writers

Brooklyn Beckham spares no expense amid rising family tensions.

CultureCommentsHow much?!: Brooklyn, Nicola indulge amid family feud

As Brooklyn Beckham feuds with his family that helped him get ahead, he and wife Nicola Peltz have taken refuge at a luxury hotel, spending a shocking amount of money on just one item.

Madeline Cove

In a first for the state, global powerhouse streamer Netflix has chosen Western Australia as the location for its new surfing drama Breakers, starring The Boys’ Antony Starr.

TVCommentsCameras rolling as major Netflix series starts filming in WA

In a first for the state, global powerhouse streamer Netflix has chosen Western Australia as the location for its new surfing drama Breakers, starring The Boys’ Antony Starr.

Clare Rigden

The Boss has released a new song dedicated to the people of Minneapolis after two deadly shootings. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentSpringsteen sings about Trump in Streets of Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen has released a new song, Streets of Minneapolis, criticising US President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement operation.

Mark Kennedy

Going ‘no contact’ is the ultimate status symbol for the ultra-privileged, says Jeni O’Dowd, after Brooklyn Beckham’s (left) public spat with his parents David and Victoria (right).

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Jeni O’Dowd
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Unlike Brooklyn Beckham, most of us can’t cut off our family

Going ‘no contact’ is the ultimate status symbol for the ultra-privileged, says Jeni O’Dowd.

Jeni O’Dowd

David House and Henry Carrington-Jones had two songs in the latest triple j Hottest 100 with band Old Mervs.

hottest 100Koji rockers claim two spots in 2025 Hottest 100 list

Kojonup two-piece Old Mervs are steadily cementing themselves as indie-alt mainstays on Australia’s charts, having this year seen two of their songs nab positions on triple j’s Hottest 100 list.

Melissa Sheil

Ed Sheeran will play at Optus Stadium this weekend.

MUSICCommentsKey detail limiting Sheeran ticket sales in Perth revealed

The British pop star is just days away from taking the stage in Perth, but how many fans is he expecting to show up?

Zach Margolius

Audrey Nuna and right, KPop Demon Hunters characters Zoey, Rumi and Mira.

EntertainmentCommentsGlobal fans of KPop Demon Hunters jealous of Perth locals

‘This is the first time in my life that I have ever wanted to go to Australia.’

Kellie Balaam

Local pianist Adam Cook at the launch of Kinjarling Keys piano project at The Gap.

Kinjarling KeysPremiumSound of music at the Gap brings the Kinjarling Keys to life

Iconic Albany location The Gap was alive with the sound of music on Wednesday at the launch of Kinjarling Keys, a project which will take a renovated piano to all parts of Albany for people to play.

Claire Middleton

Albany Pride are launching their 2026 festival at the Premier Hotel on Friday night.

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

From launching the 2026 Albany Pride festival to having your say about the demersal fishing ban, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern

Albany Advertiser

Now You See Me Live stars Andrew Basso, Matthew Pomeory, Gabriella Lester and Pablo Canovas. Right, Basso's water torture cell escape.

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EntertainmentCommentsPremium
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Now You See Me Live captivates Perth with unbelievable magic

Prepare to be thrown into the world of the 2013 movie Now You See Me, full of trickery and magic, with the live show inspired by the Hollywood hit.

Kellie Balaam

While many have tried to emulate his style or sound, no one does it quite like David Byrne, says Jay Hanna.

Concert review PremiumDavid Byrne proves he’s the ultimate musical innovator

‘While many have tried to emulate his style or sound, no one does it quite like David Byrne.’

Jay Hanna

Jennifer Grey, seen here with Patrick Swayze, says she's excited about a sequel to Dirty Dancing. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentDirty Dancing movie sequel plans moving forward

The movie sequel to Dirty Dancing is making progress after producers were appointed, and production is set to begin later this year.

Staff Writers

Leonardo DiCaprio plays a washed-up revolutionary in One Battle After Another. (AP PHOTO)

Entertainment'One Battle After Another' leads BAFTA nominations

The BAFTA Film Awards will be handed out at a ​ceremony in London next month, with One Battle After Another and Sinners leading the nominations.

Marie-Louise Gumuchian

KPop Demon Hunters star Audrey Nuna is set to perform exclusively at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Perth.

WA NEWSCommentsKPop Demon Hunters star to perform exclusive Perth show

The one-off show will kick-off a celebration of sport, music and culture in WA.

Zach Margolius

Pauline Hanson and Holly Vance have topped the charts.

Federal PoliticsCommentsValance’s one-word reaction as Hanson’s song hits No.1

Pauline Hanson and former Neighbours stat Holly Valance have a No. 1 song on their hands, with the now far-right personality speaking out about her latest chart topper.

Max Corstorphan and Kimberley Braddish