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It’s been five years since the death of singer Whitney Houston. Her life is the subject of a new documentary from filmmakers Nick Broomfield (Tales of the Grim Sleeper, Aileen) and Rudi Dolezal (Freddie Mercury – The Untold Story, Michael Jackson) to …

  Ali’s Wedding, the latest culture clash comedy to hit the Sydney Film Festival, will no doubt find a mainstream audience. Director Jeffrey Walker (Modern Family, Angry Boys) has made an enjoyable and warm-hearted film, telling an affectionate and poignant story of love …

Friday night at the Yarra Hotel was the place to be. That’s where The Tall Grass, a Sydney band with singer/songwriters Peter Fenton and Jamie Hutchings at its core staged the Melbourne launch of its first album, Down The Unmarked Road. Seriously …

The horse statues at West Ryde Plaza have come under attack again for causing multiple injuries to shoppers, with locals pushing for their removal. The Horses sculptures – by Stonehouse & Mills – reflect the history of the suburb’s beginnings in the …

The legacy of renowned filmmaker John Davis was honoured at the NSW Parliament last month when he was named the first recipient of the Climate Champion Award.  On hand to receive the award in recognition of his environmental efforts and his documentary Coal- …

With a horde of leather clad bikers and the constant thrum of motors, the annual Brighter Days Festival in Bright, Victoria, is an oasis for car and motorcycle enthusiasts. The free charity event filled the town with music across the long weekend …

Sun, sand and surf – the perfect recipe for fun in Australia: add romance and surely it can’t get any better. But Nick Enright’s gripping and controversial drama Blackrock, playing at The Seymour Centre until March 25, trains its intense focus on …

Superhal, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Henriad as a superhero origin story, will have its world premiere at NIDA Parade Theatre from March 7 to 18. The work, presented by the Puzzle Collective, takes the audience to an alternate future England ruled by …

Family values, social issues and artful theatricality will enthrall children aged 6-12 years when an original Australian adaptation of David Walliams’ award-winning book, Mr Stink, comes to the Seymour Centre on February 27. Recently nominated for a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Production for Children, Mr …

The powerhouse duo of Vika Bull and Debra Byrne will perform Tapestry: The Songs of Carole King at the Enmore Theatre on February 10 and at Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul on February 11. These two much-loved Australian vocalists celebrated the 45th birthday of King’s …