Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (3 hours ago)

The rock legend made some pointed comments about the president and White House in an Instagram video in which he announced a coming tour of the US.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (3 hours ago)

In her first interview since taking the reins at Netflix Australia and New Zealand, Amanda Duthie declares she's ready for fresh ideas.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (3 hours ago)

Name any episode and you'll meet the winsome litany of mercurial Moira-isms, winsome and mercurial included.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (3 hours ago)

Love John le Carré? This true story inspired his best work.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 hours ago)

Jimmy Carr's fingerprints are all over this modest spoof.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 hours ago)

The 39-year-old is accused of "causing a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (8 hours ago)

From a Death Star-shaking cameo by Martin Scorsese, to Baby Yoda's new turbo-powered crib, we unpack every frame of the chaotic, thrilling first look at the new Star Wars movie.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (9 hours ago)

The last time they performed together, they played sisters. Now, almost two decades later, they are back – and playing sisters again.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (9 hours ago)

The announcement comes just weeks after the Adelaide Writers' Week event collapsed following a mass boycott when the Palestinian-Australian academic was dumped from the program.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (24 hours ago)

From Wim Wenders' controversial plea to "stay out of politics” to Arundhati Roy's abrupt withdrawal, the prestigious German festival is engulfed in a geopolitical fight.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A day ago)

The quiet titan of cinema stole Apocalypse Now in 15 minutes and broke hearts without a word in To Kill a Mockingbird. These are his six greatest performances.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A day ago)

Cher, Liza, Cate were all clients, but now Anne Schofield is shutting up shop and speaking candidly.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A day ago)

If you want a flashy romance with all the stops out, go and see the film. But if you want a darker, more complex story that echoes down the generations, read the book.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A day ago)

Video has emerged of the star channelling Kate Bush while imitating her Wuthering Heights dance moves on set, as the film enjoys a box office triumph.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A day ago)

Robert Duvall, known for his roles in Apocalypse Now and The Godfather movies, has died at age 95.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A day ago)

The French sexual abuse survivor has written a frank and fearless account of the assaults she endured and her decision to speak out.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A day ago)

Duvall made a lasting impression for his roles including in Apocalypse Now, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Godfather.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A day ago)

A major exhibition from London dedicated to music in all its forms will be one of the key attractions at this winter's RISING festival.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 days ago)

The show was infamous for its shocking stunts, infamous race-swap photoshoot – and the alleged sexual assault of a contestant.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 days ago)

Herald subscribers can access discounted tickets to the Biennale of Sydney's after-dark events at White Bay Power Station this March and April.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 days ago)

Anne Schofield on 55+ years in the trade - and the bittersweet decision to close.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 days ago)

Every film is treated not as a piece of art but as a contestant in a pageant. It's time to ditch the hype and go back to enjoying movies on merit.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (3 days ago)

The sharply written and award-winning one-woman tour de force is returning for seasons in Sydney and Melbourne, starring the actor who first played the role.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (3 days ago)

Jury president Wim Wenders' comments that cinema should remain a non-political "counterweight” to politics has triggered widespread criticism.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (3 days ago)

We winced as Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi endlessly talked up their "mutual obsession”, but it was not as hollow as it seemed.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (3 days ago)

Teens and 20-somethings are saying 'I do, I do, I do' to the Swedish supergroup in record numbers.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (4 days ago)

With a line-up featuring Chappell Roan, Geese, Lucy Dacus, Role Model and Wet Leg, this year's Laneway Festival took crowds on a fantastical ride.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (4 days ago)

The red-headed superstar plays heavily on his everyman appeal.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (4 days ago)

Fiona Crombie is up for a gong for her production design work on Hamnet – but when the big night arrives, she'll be thinking about one special person.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (4 days ago)

With a hit single and a high-profile relationship, the Peking Duk star has become a solo smash. Can he handle the heat?

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (4 days ago)

What if, in an alternative universe, AC/DC was a gay band all along?

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (4 days ago)

When Marc Fennell stumbled across John Friedrich, he couldn't believe more people hadn't heard of the elusive criminal.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 days ago)

In the depths of lockdown, the trailer for No Time to Die held the promise of life restored.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 days ago)

Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction titles

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 days ago)

Why Darcy Moore and Dee Salmin are in a league of their own.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 days ago)

The Book of Mormon remains one of the funniest Broadway musicals of all time, not least because it's willing to slaughter every sacred cow in sight.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 days ago)

Being shy, clueless about clothes and saying no to life in LA hasn't stopped the rise of Thomasin McKenzie.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 days ago)

Amanda Pelman's memoir recounts her loud and lively journey from Countdown dancer to music supremo.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 days ago)

It is inelegant, it is treacherous and it is joyfully unproblematic.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (5 days ago)

The first instalment in Ryan Murphy's new anthology is basically The Crown for Americans – with added nostalgia, and Naomi Watts.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

Helming a polarising adaptation of one of history's most well-known novels was never going to be an easy task. The Australian actress has opened up about "weathering the storm”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

Set in the world of biker kink, Pillion brings a hidden culture into the open (literally).

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

Don't miss How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, plus check out the reboot of The Burbs and a young Nathan Fillion in Firefly.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

Watch the official trailer for Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights", starring Australian actors Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

In their biggest role to date, actor Aud Mason-Hyde stars alongside Olivia Colman and John Lithgow in Jimpa.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

Finally, a version of Wuthering Heights for people who know that the "wet and wild” moors have nothing on the actual Wet'n'Wild.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

Written by comedian Jimmy Carr, Fackham Hall is the hilarious new comedy starring Tom Felton, Thomasin McKenzie, Damian Lewis and many more. See this story of murder, love and chaos unfold in cinemas from February 19, 2026.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

When Dawson broke down in tears, it taught boys they could express their emotions and their masculinity would not be challenged. It was one of many landmark moments.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

Celebrities including Billie Eilish and MrBeast make their mark on Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, premiering February 26 on Stan.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

"He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” Van Der Beek's wife, Kimberly, said in an Instagram post.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

The acclaimed novelist explains her decision and why she believes writers have a duty to speak.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (6 days ago)

Authors, scholars and even international relations experts offer their appreciation of le Carré's meticulous research process for his novels.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

After playing in a band and being a high school teacher, Andy Griffiths dropped everything to become a children's author. His international success is a testament to his punk-rock writing philosophy. Video by Margaret Gordon

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Welcome to our weekly wrap of what's new in cinemas.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Teens and 20-somethings are saying 'I do, I do, I do' to the Swedish supergroup in record numbers.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Poet and critic Thuy On looks at five recent Australian poetry collections.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Inspired by Denmark's real-life witch trials, Olga Ravn's haunting novel reimagines the lives of women accused of sorcery.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

A new book explores why '80s artists like Madonna and Jean-Michel Basquiat mined Christian imagery for their work.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Cyrano de Bergerac at fortyfivedownstairs is a bold indie production with a cast much larger than any of our main stages could afford to muster.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Melbourne University Press closed the much-loved literary magazine last year, saying it was losing too much money.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

She's one of the most famous women in rock right now, but Amy Taylor has found herself in a kind of spotlight she'd rather have avoided.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

The new Australian Survivor host has outwitted many opponents, but can he win over fans as the reality show steps into a new era?

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

The country's top arts bureaucrat has insisted his organisation is not in the business of judging people's opinions, merely the quality of their work.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

The reality show's new host tackles the controversy around replacing Jonathan LaPaglia.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Misogynistic and MAGA? Or misunderstood? Everyone has an opinion on the work of Taylor Sheridan.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

As soon as the misery set in, Scout Boxall began looking for a way to get something positive out of it.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

The puzzle's fans are pondering the question: is Wordle running out of words?

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Casey Wasserman's messages to Ghislaine Maxwell emerged in the latest Epstein files dump – and have caused uproar at an agency representing some of music's biggest stars.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Andy Griffiths, the author of beloved books such as the Treehouse series and the BUM trilogy, is Australia's new Children's Laureate – and he is on a mission.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

As George Michael, Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin tracks blared out and three teams were cut from figure skating's ice dance, Holly Harris and Jason Chan did what they had to do to make it through to the free skate.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Set during the Troubles, Trespasses captures the corrosively brutal divide between the Protestant and Catholic communities.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

The 71-year-old star of films such as Beetlejuice, Home Alone and For Your Consideration died late last month at her home in Los Angeles.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Brontë's classic novel owes its idiosyncratic style to the current taste for "romantasy”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Taking his inspiration from animal mummies held by the Chau Chak Wing Museum, WA sculptor Abdul-Rahman Abdullah has turned his eye to our introduced species.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Security blocked hundreds of people from accessing a stage at the event, with one fan complaining that decisions seemed to be "based purely on vibes”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

For three decades across several national media outlets, celebrated satirist Jon Kudelka held a mirror to the nation.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Meg Watson, deputy TV editor, on the TV shows she would recommend watching right now.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

In the world of pop culture and 20th-century television nostalgia, this is no ordinary house. Take a look inside the home from The Brady Bunch.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

In a dazzling display of reggaeton and resilience, the superstar turned Levi's Stadium into a vibrant street party that left the critics in the dust.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

For The Artful Dodger, David Thewlis ditched Dickens and turned to his friend, who pulled off the Great British Train Robbery.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

To prepare for Emerald Fennell's film, young readers are seeking out Emily Brontë's Gothic novel – and the "unhinged gossip” it contains.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

At a 30th anniversary screening of Shine, the 74-year-old Australian actor talks about going into "a reflective state” after winning a landmark defamation case.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Because it's officially Bad Bunny month in Australia. Let the arguments begin.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

The lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band has died of cancer.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Richard Roxburgh, Damon Herriman and Toby Schmitz are pushing things to the limit in this very funny - and savage - play.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

Vivid Sydney's new director, Brett Sheehy, is giving Vivid a 24-hour makeover as it aims to outshine global city rivals in Riyadh, Berlin, Seoul, and Lyon.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (A week ago)

This extraordinary collective, made up of "the full spectrum of humanity”, is about to wow audiences in Melbourne.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows around the city.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

La Mama springs back to life with the opener of its 2026 season, 月を見る夜 Moongazing – a bilingual play written by Maki Morita modelled after the aesthetics of Noh theatre.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

In his first novel in nearly a decade, George Saunders enters the consciousness of a dying oil magnate.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

From Kobaian space operas to Javanese onomatopoeia, an audit reveals some interesting music styles.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

With the backing of long-time friend Ernie Dingo, the outspoken former Bachelorette is ready for her "dream-come-true” gig.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

With their follow-up to global hit Talk To Me, the Philippou brothers' horror film has won nine awards including best film and direction.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction titles

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

The new special, which is executive-produced by Seth Rogen and guest stars Sabrina Carpenter, promises to bring us back to where it all started in 1976.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Brown will attend his first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras this month as co-host of the ABC's coverage.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Newcastle Writers Festival has defied a national firestorm over the Palestinian-Australian author that led to the cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

An exhibition in Bonn offers an opportunity to connect with a long-dead relative through his love for the German composer.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

In Lord of the Flies, Jack, Ralph, Piggy and co battle for survival in a faithful take on William Golding's enduring novel.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Jonathan van Ness breaks down the Fab Five drama that's plagued this final season, and looks at life beyond the grind of reality TV.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

The British singer-songwriter is touring her 2025 album, Dog-Eared, around Australia and New Zealand in February.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Born with cerebral palsy, Cooper Smith says being a DJ makes him feel free and connected.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Our fascination with watching workplace TV shows inspired playwright Jean Tong to write the MTC's newest hit.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Top picks include an exquisite crime drama set in Wales, a documentary about Take That, and some hit re-runs.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

In Memory of a Killer, this one-time sexiest man alive takes the wheel.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

The former Police frontman rejected the jukebox musical path for a personal project inspired by his home town.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

There are only so many times you can re-watch Friends and Gilmore Girls. Here are 10 more recent shows to try, ranked from warm and fuzzy to cold comfort.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Culture (2 weeks ago)

Even with genial new host Rebecca Gibney, this slimmed-down version of the popular quiz show needs more pizzazz.

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