83 m. ago Festivals have ‘privileged literary works’ over popular, commercial fiction: Veronica Sullivan

As the new director of the Melbourne Writers Festival, Veronica Sullivan has tried to create a program with broad appeal.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Darkest day in our city’s history’: Youngest Vancouver victim was aged 5

A 30-year-old man with a significant history of mental health-related interactions with authorities is in police custody after a car ploughed through crowds at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver.

Events

20 h. ago Controversy at Sorrento Writers Festival as Baillieus host their own literary salon

Controversy alert at the Sorrento Writers Festival, south of Melbourne, where a private invite-only “sunset garden talk”, hosted by Josephine and James Baillieu, was the talk of the town.

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21 h. ago ‘Darkest day in our city’s history’: Vancouver death toll climbs to 11

A 30-year-old man with a significant history of mental health-related interactions with authorities is in police custody after a car ploughed through crowds at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver.

Events

30 h. ago Multiple people killed when car drives into crowd in Vancouver

A 30-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle ploughed into revellers at a street festival.

Events

31 h. ago Many killed when car drives through festival street in Vancouver

The attack happened just after 8pm local time at the site of the Lapu Lapu day festival. A black station wagon was photographed with a crumpled bonnet

Events

33 h. ago Multiple people killed after car drives into crowd in Vancouver

Multiple people have been killed after a car drove into a crowd of revellers at a street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver.

Events

57 h. ago ‘Where is the remorse?’: Disgraced former congressman cries into his hands as court metes out punishment

George Santos, whose pattern of lies and fraud led to his expulsion from Congress, has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison.

Events

67 h. ago Parents of ‘strapping’ boarders blame school for unchecked culture of abuse

A group of parents claims it is unfair and dangerous to place the blame for a hazing scandal onto students, saying responsibility “lies squarely” with the school.

Culture

69 h. ago Kremlin blames Ukraine after Russian general killed in car bomb explosion

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed by an explosive device placed in his car in Balashikha, just outside Moscow, authorities said.

Events

3 d. ago There’s a story in that: Brisbane Comedy Festival puts life at the centre of laughs

Janty Blair’s first solo show leverages a rich tapestry of life experiences, from love, sex and drugs, to osteo appointments and body aches.

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4 d. ago Brisbane news live: Swing against Dutton redraws battleground map | Powerhouse picks Brisbane Festival boss as new chief | Rain on Anzac Day likely in Brisbane

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

Society

4 d. ago BHP gears up to find new CEO as Mike Henry could exit early next year

Key lieutenants are already jostling for position to succeed Henry at the top of the world’s biggest miner - among them BHP Australia chief Geraldine Slattery.

Politics

5 d. ago Dianne dumped a deluge, now this diva will storm the outback

World-famous opera soprano Sumi Jo headlines the festival that brings sublime sounds to the outback’s epic landscapes.

Events

5 d. ago Want to make good habits stick? Try this beautifully simple technique

You may unknowingly be using this method already, but now there’s science to back it up. Its potential for change lies in its simplicity.

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5 d. ago ‘It’s a clarion call’: Bluesfest boss delivers update on festival’s future

Things were looking grim for the much-loved music festival, with this year’s event set to the last. But the fans responded.

Politics

5 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump tariff war to blow $13b hole in economy; Leaders accuse each other of lies, deception in debate

Follow live as we bring you all the news of week four of the election campaign.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘You couldn’t lie straight in bed’: Leaders turn up dial on personal insult in third debate

Dutton took the first step to call out what he said were “a lot of lies told by Labor over the course of this campaign”.

Politics

6 d. ago This hit comedy show is performed by a cast of famous horses

After pocketing five-star reviews and a slew of awards at the 2024 Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe festivals, British comedian Elf Lyons is bringing her cast of famous equine characters to Sydney.

Events

9 d. ago I predicted the winner of MICF’s Most Outstanding Show eight months ago

This show was named best in the festival – and (probably) not just for the full-frontal nudity.

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