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Graham Greene was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Dances with Wolves. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesPremiumDances with Wolves star Graham Greene dies aged 73

Canadian actor Graham Greene, the Oscar-nominated star of Dances With Wolves, has died.

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The Duchess of Sussex shares a heartwarming glimpse of life.

CultureCommentsMeghan shares rare photos of Archie and Lilibet

The Duchess of Sussex has given fans exactly what they want, photos of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with their matching bright red hair just like their father Prince Harry.

Wenlei Ma and Kimberley Braddish

Songwomen from Borroloola, NT, are taking their performance to the Sydney Opera House. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EntertainmentIndigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

A desire to revitalise languages from a remote community is bringing Country to one of Australia's most iconic arts venues.

Keira Jenkins

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CELEBRITYPremiumMagda’s touching message to young fan

Celebrities have rallied around iconic Aussie actor Magda Szubanski after she shared a heartwarming video from her hospital bed to a young fan.

Blake Antrobus

Australian film director Danny Philippou unveils the hourglass that marks the return of Tropfest. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentTimely Tropfest return like sands through the hourglass

Short film festival Tropfest, which last screened in 2019, is making a return and budding filmmakers just need $20 and a phone to enter.

Liz Hobday

Composer Paul Stanhope introduces Mahasagar at UWA Winthrop Hall.

World premierePremiumMaritime theme buoyed by ocean sound waves

Sydney composer Paul Stanhope sets out Sandgroper credentials in Mahasagar with WASO, Asher Fisch, Sara Macliver and Andrew Goodwin at Winthrop Hall.

David Cusworth

Actor Matt Day and Tropfest founder John Polson during a media launch for the 2026 Tropfest at Centennial Park. NewsWire / Nikki Short

EntertainmentPremium‘Gift’: Iconic Aussie film festival returns

In a major boost to the industry, the world’s largest short film festival returns to Sydney in 2026 after a six-year hiatus.

Emma Kirk

Magda Szubanski has shared an emotional message from her hospital bed.;

EntertainmentVideoComments‘Smackin’ me around’: Magda’s update amid cancer battle

Kath and Kim star Magda Szubanski has shared an emotional message from her hospital bed as she undergoes treatment for a fast-moving blood cancer.

Amy Lee

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Italy's Jannik Sinner with his trademark Gucci bag worth close to $A3000. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentTennis fashion is exploding at the US Open

The blue tennis courts of the US Open are doubling as a quasi-fashion runway and luxury brands are scrambling to get a piece of the action.

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Jude Law is winning accolades for his chilling portrayal of Vladimir Putin. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumJude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in Venice

Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin, which is premiering at the Venice Film Festival.

LINDSEY BAHR

A new podcast series engages rural fathers about their experiences of farm and family life. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

EntertainmentPremiumBusting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Eight farmers have revealed their trials and triumphs raising kids on the land, in an interview series that aims to encourage vulnerability in rural men.

Stephanie Gardiner

Two per cent of people globally have red hair. Ireland and Scotland have the highest proportion. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentRedheads celebrate their flaming locks at Dutch fest

Thousands of redheads from all over the world are gathering in the southern Dutch city of Tilburg for a once-a-year festival to celebrate their flaming locks.

MOLLY QUELL

The Paper is coming to Binge.

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Why does everyone hate a spin-off?

This week our Screen Queen is dipping into The Paper, checking out Wednesday: Part 2, catching up with NCIS: Tony & Ziva, and getting her sleuth on with Grosse Pointe Garden Society.

Clare Rigden

Aesha Scott and Scott Dobson are competing on The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

Off and racingTV’s favourite ‘Chief Stew’ on her biggest challenge yet

Below Deck star Aesha Scott opens up about the very personal reason she’s competing with her fiance in The Amazing Race.

Clare Rigden

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STMA few of our favourite things from this week

Perth Symphony Orchestra’s WA Stories series is celebrating cultural legend Richard Walley, the Perth International Burlesque Festival is coming up, and we’ve found a perfect drink for the warmer weather.

Megan French and Katherine Fleming

Jess Gomes for Claremont Quarter's Spring Summer 2025 Campaign, shot at Rottnest Island. Styling by Teagan Sewell. Hair by Daniel Hemsley Maurice Meade. Makeup by Francesca Poggi. Produced by Claire Davies, Scotter Projects. Hunza G bathers, $329, from David Jones. Oroton ‘Romy’ bracelet, $299, from Oroton. Camilla and Marc ‘Sabel’ cuffs, $250-$280, from Camilla and Marc. Sportsgirl earrings, $19.95set, and bangle set, $7.95 from Sportsgirl. All from Claremont Quarter.

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Home soil a healing ground for Jessica Gomes

Former Sports Illustrated model Jessica Gomes is returning to Perth — her “safe space” and the childhood home that shaped her — to front Claremont Quarter’s spring-summer campaign.

Megan French

Casey Beros’ book Next Of Kin, about caring for her terminally ill dad, is the story of her own experience and a practical guide for those who find themselves caregivers to a loved one.

book extract CommentsWA health writer Casey Beros’ guide to caring for loved ones

Between young children, a dying dad, a career/need to contribute income and maintaining some semblance of relationships, I am as under the pump as a person can get. I’m core-of-the-Earth under. 

Casey Beros

Butterfly Effect choreographer Alice Topp with WA Ballet dancers Alexa Tuzil, Chihiro Nomura and Dayana Hardy Acuna.

BalletButterfly takes flight to a world of possibilities

Australian choreographer Alice Topp’s quest to redefine female roles in ballet has resulted in a more relatable leading lady in WA Ballet’s world premiere of Butterfly Effect.

Tanya MacNaughton

AKA Charlie Sheen is streaming on Netflix.

Must-seeAll the best stuff coming to streaming this September

September is jam-packed with must-see TV, from the return of fan-favourites Slow Horses and Only Murders in the Building to star-studded dramas like Black Rabbit — there’s something for everyone.

Clare Rigden

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WA NewsCommentsExclusive fine art gallery puts WA’s north in the limelight

An exclusive fine art auction in the Kimberley’s flagship gallery had competitive bidders vying for a piece of life-changing art on Saturday.

Caitlin Vinci

Colin Fassnidge will return as a judge on My Kitchen Rules.

TVCommentsFiery TV chef airs beef with social media cooks

A star of My Kitchen Rules has revealed the cooking trends he simply can’t understand.

Zach Margolius

Irish rap group Kneecap took the stage at the Vital festival in their hometown of Belfast. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumKneecap given rapturous welcome back in hometown

Outspoken rap group Kneecap have been given a hero's welcome in Belfast by a euphoric crowd as they hit out at local and international politicians.

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