4 h. ago ‘You could feel her in the room’: Carla Zampatti label returns to form

Four years since the death of the beloved designer, Carla Zampatti is the biggest name at Australian Fashion Week.

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19 h. ago ‘It makes no sense’: The young designers pushed off the runway

The next big names in fashion refuse to be kept in the wings of Australian Fashion Week. Instead, they’re striking out with a bold new event.

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20 h. ago A treasure trove of performing arts history is finally getting a new home

The Australian Museum of Performing Arts will be housed in Hamer Hall and showcase pieces from the centre’s archive of over 850,000 items.

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43 h. ago ‘What if they’re wrong?’ When to get a second opinion from a doctor

Getting another view can be the sensible thing to do, or simply reassuring. When might you want one – and what are the red flags?

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43 h. ago ‘It’s the little things that keep you balanced’: Designer Lucy Folk

The peripatetic designer and mother of two shares how her parents’ marriage has inspired her own relationship, save for one difference.

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43 h. ago Mark Kenny: ‘Sussan Ley is clearly the more sensible choice to lead the Liberal Party’

Professor Mark Kenny has been analysing federal politics for 30 years. He says the party of Menzies and Howard must now reconnect with the people, be of the people, to be relevant.

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58 h. ago Inside the conclave: How a quiet coalition delivered the church Pope Leo XIV

The selection of Robert Prevost surprised outside observers. But as other contenders fell away, one after another, the Chicago cardinal made quiet sense to those locked in the room.

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67 h. ago Labor has a monumental task ahead, but it is littered with opportunity

The campaign’s modesty and discipline will have to be wedded to a sense of historic opportunity.

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3 d. ago It didn’t stand out at first, but the Archibald Prize winner suits the times

There were stronger portraits, but the glorious chaos of Julie Fragar’s work captures the global mood.

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3 d. ago As it happened: Portrait of Justene Williams wins prestigious Archibald award

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

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3 d. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

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3 d. ago Artist Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize with portrait of best friend

Fragar sketched Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) in one sitting and then worked on it for three months. She plans to use the $100,000 prizemoney to buy an easel she hasn’t made herself.

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3 d. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Tell us who you think will win?

On what is arguably the biggest day on Australia’s arts calendar, finalists for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes are gathering to learn who will win.

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3 d. ago The gritty countercultural designers taking on the Australian fashion industry

As Australian Fashion Week refocuses on commercial outcomes, a new independent fashion festival – by artists for artists – is championing emerging design.

Culture

5 d. ago Hot Chili strengthens team to push Chile projects into development

Hot Chili has secured the services of two seasoned mining executives to bolster progress at the company’s Costa Fuego copper and Huasco Water projects in Chile.

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5 d. ago How Hollywood’s most powerful unions influenced Trump’s movie tariff plan

Donald Trump’s move against ‘foreign’ movies was inspired by an ageing actor and two of Hollywood’s most powerful unions, but Penny Wong plans to push back.

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5 d. ago The AFL wants more tall talent, so it’s sending recruiters to America

A decade after unearthing Mason Cox, the AFL will run a recruiting drive in his home city, renewing its push to turn more gifted US athletes into code hoppers.

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5 d. ago Teen artist striving for ‘hope’ during global wars banned from show

A teenager submitted a painting of a young angel in combat fatigues and flags from global conflict zones, but organisers have refused to hang it.

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6 d. ago The powerful portraits that didn’t make the Archibald Prize cut

What does Alan Kohler have to do with Jesus? Both, in their own way, have inspired finalists in this year’s Salon de Refusés.

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6 d. ago Met Gala 2025 as it happened: Kardashians, Sydney Sweeney and more hit NYC; Rihanna reveals pregnancy

The biggest fancy-dress party of the year is back. Follow our live coverage as celebrities and designers deliver their boldest looks.

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