12 h. ago Find matcha, wagyu skewers, sushi tacos and more at a new one

Getting your Japanese fix has never been simpler, thanks to a one-of-a-kind mega venue that wraps five different venues into one. And it’s inspired by a Melbourne institution that might surprise you.

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26 h. ago Amid conflict at home, Iranian director wins top prize at Sydney Film Festival

Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident has been awarded the $60,000 prize in a competition for “audacious, courageous and cutting-edge” films.

Culture

32 h. ago These vacant railway yards at Redfern could be Sydney’s next mega film studios

A consortium of local filmmakers, architects and Lendlease are believed to be backing a proposal to transform an industrial site near Carriageworks into a facility to make new film and television content.

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32 h. ago These vacant railway yards at Redfern could be our next mega film studios

Filmmakers, architects and investors are believed to be backing a plan to transform an industrial site into a facility to make new film and television content.

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32 h. ago These vacant railway yards at Redfern could be our next film mega

Filmmakers, architects and investors are believed to be backing a plan to transform an industrial site into a facility to make new film and television content.

Politics

35 h. ago An undiminished Jimmy Barnes had fans on their feet for this classic

The legendary rocker showcased his latest studio album, Defiant, but it was the old favourites that sparked a crowd sing-along.

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35 h. ago Fans waited patiently as Barnesy played his new songs. Then something magical happened

The legendary rocker showcased his latest studio album, Defiant, but it was the old favourites that sparked a crowd sing-along.

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3 d. ago ‘Not remotely similar’: Lawyer for Aussie film slams copyright lawsuit

The team behind Aussie body horror Together were sued by a US filmmaker alleging copyright infringement last month.

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3 d. ago Hollywood studios sue AI company over ‘unauthorised’ Darth Vader and Minions copies

In a legal first, Disney and Universal have accused Midjourney of “pirating” their libraries to make copies of the Star Wars villain and other iconic characters.

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3 d. ago Zombies, rage, horror: Jodie Comer says her new film feels very familiar

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later places family at the heart of a post-apocalyptic horror story. Its star says it reminded her of life under lockdown.

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3 d. ago Jodie Comer reveals why her new zombie thriller feels very familiar

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later has echoes of very recent world events that seemed impossible when he made the first film in the franchise back in 2002.

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3 d. ago ‘We’ve never seen a Malaysian restaurant like this before’: Ho Jiak arrives in Melbourne

Saving the best ’til last, Sydney chef Junda Khoo today opens the crown jewel in his Melbourne mega-venue. And it’s got even more fireworks than its northern cousins.

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3 d. ago Four local music legends got together. What happened next is a gift

Inside a studio in Preston, Bleak Squad’s members parked their egos and came up with something that “messes with your head”.

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4 d. ago From matchmakers to coaches: Why more singles are investing big in happily ever after

The world of elite dating agencies is in the spotlight thanks to Celine Song’s upcoming film, Materialists.

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4 d. ago Cult filmmaker meets cult musician in a documentary that is hard to pin down

Justin Kurzel’s film about Warren Ellis makes for intriguing though not especially coherent viewing.

Culture

5 d. ago ‘Someone needs to punch the bully’: What it will take to save the American Empire from ruin

Decimating government departments was only the beginning of Donald Trump worsening every risk the United States could possibly face. But, as The Big Short author and sea change predictor Michael Lewis says, once a bully is knocked off their high horse, it’s “amazing what happens in the school yard.”

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8 d. ago This film used to make Austria cringe. Now it brings in $1.8b

Residents used to wince when tourists asked directions to movie locations. Sixty years later, the city is embracing hordes of TikTokers channelling their inner Julie Andrews.

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9 d. ago From prison to the Palme d’Or: Jafar Panahi’s defiant message to the world

Iranian director Jafar Panahi said seeing his secretly made film with an audience after 15 years was the most exciting liberty.

Events

1 week ago The secret plan to bring a dissident Iranian filmmaker to Australia

Jafar Panahi did not know whether he would be allowed to leave Iran after a backlash against his Palme d’Or-winning film.

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1 week ago Sharks, a serial killer and Cannes glory. This Aussie film bites deep

Even director Sean Byrne was surprised when Dangerous Animals ended up at the world’s most prestigious film festival.

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