Czech-born Tom Stoppard - often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation - has died as the arts world pays tribute to his literary genius.
JILL LAWLESS
This week our Screen Queen Clare Rigden is unpacking THAT final scene from Stranger Things episode four, getting her Meghan on, diving into the Bump Xmas special and feeling fed up watching Oh. What. Fun.
Clare Rigden
“Ranch life” Nicole Trunfio laughs as she walks through her Texas property while chatting to STM for a special print homecoming.
Megan French
Tom Stoppard has "died peacefully at home" at the age of 88, United Agents says.
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The Wiggles have responded after the fallout from a ‘disturbing’ video that was removed from Keli Holiday’s account following questions from The West Australian. WATCH THE VIDEO
Caitlin Vinci
Kneecap have taken legal action against a Canadian MP who accused them of "dangerous endorsements of violence and hate" and said they were banned from Canada.
Skyhooks guitarist Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie has died aged 73 after losing his battle with cancer, the Aussie rock band has announced.
Steve Zemek
Streaming services could face whopping fines that are ten times the industry standard under a controversial change to local content laws.
Cameron Micallef
The veteran sports reporter made the emotional announcement on air, explaining the personal reasons behind his shock move.
Alexandra Feiam
Electronic music act Peking Duk have been unveiled as the headline act for Saturday’s AFLW grand final pre-game entertainment at IKON Park.
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A glaring absence left fans with one question as they filed out of the venue.
Taylor Renouf
In 1964, Frank Roberts travelled to Japan to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Now his story is being told by his cousin in a one-woman show.
Keira Jenkins
Michelle Pfeiffer’s Christmas movie, the Bump festive special, With Love, Meghan and the director’s cut of Picnic At Hanging Rock: here’s what we’re diving into on the box this week.
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Shaun Tan brings the searing heat, cicada clack and dreamlike weirdness of his WA childhood to a stunning 10-part animated series for ABC.
Perth-raised, New York-based actor Connor Delves anticipated that one day he would have a life-changing project, finding it in one-man show Cadel: Lungs On Legs.
Tanya MacNaughton
Aussie actress Cate Blanchett has received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her "outstanding contribution to drama".
The ‘disturbing’ video was removed from the musician’s account on Friday afternoon following questions from The West Australian. WATCH THE VIDEO
A crystal and diamond Fabergé egg commissioned by Russia's Tsar Nicholas II as an Easter gift to his mother is heading to auction.
Jill Lawless
American Eagle has unveiled a new celebrity face for its holiday denim campaign, just weeks after backlash over its controversial Sydney Sweeney ad.
Kimberley Braddish
Lukas Vondracek plays Beethoven’s five piano concertos with WA Symphony Orchestra and Asher Fisch at Winthrop Hall.
David Cusworth
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company’s 2026 season is set to be one of bold stories, big heart and unforgettable theatre experiences with the announcement of three WA premiere mainstage productions.
With the loved sci-fi series’ final season crashing the streaming platform on its release day, it’s timely to consider one question: what is Netflix without Stranger Things?
Wenlei Ma
Australian recorded music is making more money than ever but Aussie acts are not reaping the rewards, prompting calls for support to help keep bands rocking.
Tom Wark
