The HONK! Oz street music festival's Grand Street Parade filled Wollongong's Crown Street Mall with vibrant performances despite soaring temperatures. The 11th annual free festival celebrates community, music, and social justice.
The Adelaide Festival board's decision to cancel a Palestinian writer's event ignites a fierce debate on censorship, free speech, and artistic integrity in Australia's cultural scene. Read the full story.
Eleven former Adelaide Festival leaders have penned a scathing letter over the board's decision to drop a Palestinian author from Writers' Week. Discover the fallout and who has pulled out.
Your essential guide to the hottest acts at Fringe World Perth 2026. Discover award-winning circus, bold cabaret, and side-splitting comedy from January 21. Plan your festival adventure now!
Over 30 authors boycott Adelaide Writers' Week after staff reject board's decision to remove a Palestinian author. High-profile names including Michelle de Kretser and Zadie Smith withdraw. Read the full story.
Arizona's 'desert honky-tonk princess' Brea Burns is touring Australia for the first time, bringing her unique sound and a cover of Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical'. Catch her at Full Throttle Ranch and Tamworth.
The Braddon Fringe Festival launched Summernats 2026 in sweltering 35-degree heat, drawing car enthusiasts and families to Lonsdale Street. Discover the event's evolution and local impact.
Dreamfields Festival is officially returning to Townsville in 2025 after a massive debut. Get ready for another epic weekend of music and camping in North Queensland!
The Adelaide Festival board has removed Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its 2026 Writers' Week lineup, citing cultural sensitivity. A major backer has withdrawn support. Read the full story.
Byford brewers Found have launched Easy, a light pale ale at 2.7% ABV. Perfect for post-Christmas sessions, it's a tropical, low-alcohol tinnie. Read our full review.
Albany's 200th birthday will be marked by a breathtaking light installation across the Vancouver Peninsula, co-designed with Menang Elders. Experience the spectacle in March 2026.
Canberra commuters face major disruptions as Commonwealth Avenue Bridge closes and Northbourne Avenue light rail works begin simultaneously. Plan your route and expect delays.
A 21-year-old trainee pilot walked away unhurt after his light plane crashed and burst into flames at Parafield Airport. The ATSB is investigating the solo flight incident.
Australians face digital eye strain from 8+ hours of daily screen time. We compare blue light filtering glasses and anti-fatigue lenses to help you find the right solution. Consult an optometrist for personalised advice.
Day 1 of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG ended prematurely due to bad light, frustrating fans. England fought back strongly. Watch Day 2 live on Seven.
The Beyond the Valley music festival returns to Geelong for New Year's 2024-25. Get all the details on dates, location, and what to expect for the major summer event.
A tornado ripped through the Beyond the Valley music festival in Lardner, causing chaos and injuring two. Read the full report on the severe weather event and emergency response.
Newcastle Herald readers demand leadership on a maritime museum, protest a 40% rate hike in Cessnock, and debate the city's light rail performance. Read the full community debate.
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.
A blaze at the popular Dove and Olive pub in Surry Hills forced evacuations and halted light rail services. No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish the roof fire.
A Canberra father turned to artificial intelligence to prove erratic traffic lights caused his crash. His four-month repair saga highlights a bureaucratic battle with the ACT government. Read the full story.
Queensland deploys new speed and red-light cameras at high-risk locations to combat a road safety crisis. See the full list of targeted intersections and highways.
Townsville secures the major Country Fest QLD music festival, set for July 2025. The move promises a significant tourism and economic injection for North Queensland. Discover the lineup and impact.
Major Canberra light rail construction will close parts of Northbourne Avenue and the city centre for weeks this summer. Get all the key dates, detours, and transport changes you need to know.
A 62-year-old pilot escaped injury after his light plane crashed and flipped on takeoff near Norwell. Investigations into the cause are underway. Read the latest details.
Perth homes transform into festive wonderlands as two finalists share their heartwarming stories in the 7NEWS and Alinta Energy Light Up Christmas competition. Discover the magic and vote now.
Abermain singer-songwriter Mackenzie Lee, 19, is a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Starmaker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, following a journey that began with busking at age 11.
New York art-rock legends TV On The Radio are confirmed as the final headliner for Meredith Music Festival 2024. Get the full lineup and ticket details here.
Nick Triantafillou's interactive Christmas light display in Fairy Meadow is back, featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters hits. See the details for its final season before a two-year hiatus.
Punters have backed veteran galloper Western Empire for the $1.5m Northerly Stakes at Ascot. Get the latest odds and trainer insights on the star-studded field.