65 h. ago Cats, motherhood and memory: The best exhibitions to catch in 2026

Art lovers are in for another great year. Here’s our pick of the biggest shows coming up.

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4 d. ago Screen icon and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died

Look back at the life of Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant and controversial animal rights activist.

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5 d. ago Clunky, cringe and costly: Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios arrived on a camel, while Aryna Sabalenka made an entrance in a bedazzled overcoat for the exhibition match in Dubai on Monday.

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9 d. ago ‘For exhibition in brothels only’: Some of the most controversial artwork in our galleries

In this special summer series, we asked galleries around Victoria to nominate the most scandalous or controversial item in their collections.

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1 week ago Destination Art: The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday

From an unexpected punk pairing to a show of rarely displayed works, we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.

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1 week ago Harbour views saved as court blocks controversial marina plan

The proposed marina expansion had raised the ire of residents and was vigorously opposed by the local council.

Events

2 w. ago In the UK, protesters are arrested for calling for an ‘intifada’. The NSW treasurer has just declared it hate speech

The state government will step up monitoring of hate speech to “stamp out the culture of antisemitism” as Palestine advocates defend use of the controversial “intifada” phrase.

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2 w. ago NSW treasurer declares ‘intifada’ protest chant is hate speech

The state government will step up monitoring of hate speech to “stamp out the culture of antisemitism” as Palestine advocates defend use of the controversial “intifada” phrase.

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2 w. ago Bondi killer granted gun licence years after son was investigated by ASIO

Premier Chris Minns has vowed to introduce the toughest gun laws in Australia, conceding that one of his ideas will be controversial.

Events

3 w. ago National Trust sues Trump to stop White House ballroom after East Wing razed

The controversial ballroom project is among several sweeping changes the US president has made to the White House since he returned to office.

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3 w. ago Rugby Australia wanted answers about the controversial second Lions Test. They’re still waiting

In an end-of-year Q&A, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh discusses the fallout of the dramatic Lions series, the Wallabies’ slide, Joe Schmidt’s future, R360 and investment plans for women’s rugby.

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3 w. ago Backstage at the theatre, the Marriner siblings say there’s $25,000 they wish they never spent

 The Marriner Group wants to demolish part of the Comedy Theatre on Exhibition Street and build a 27-storey tower behind. They outline their vision for The Age.

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3 w. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: Healy’s advice to the English from behind enemy lines

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

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3 w. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: The England leader who needs to lift to support Ben Stokes

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

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3 w. ago The powerful and privileged farewell the ‘Senator for Kneecaps’

Australia’s political class turned out to honour controversial Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson at a state funeral in Sydney on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime minister delivers eulogy as Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson is under way, with hundreds of dignitaries and political heavyweights in attendance.

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3 w. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime Minister, Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker in Sydney

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson will begin in Sydney at 11am.

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3 w. ago What to stream this week: Gillian Anderson’s western, plus five more picks

Don’t miss a documentary about a controversial reality show, The Beatles: Anthology and the old-school Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

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3 w. ago Warner Bros CEO set to become a billionaire from Netflix deal thanks to controversial tweak

A contract renegotiation earlier this year offered David Zaslav a new opportunity to supercharge his wealth,

Events

3 w. ago Sydney Sweeney makes concession on ‘great genes’ ad controversy

The actress first broke her silence three months after the controversial advertisements went live, and it was not well received.

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