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ArtsCommentsPremiumFeast of Christmas treats with HIP Company

Seasonal treats and a fresh singing partnership at St Mary’s South Perth for Christmas with HIP Company.

David Cusworth

SEE THE PICSCamera IconWicked soars into Perth: Crown’s spellbinding opening night

Theatre lovers dressed to the nines in pink and green descended on Crown Theatre for the highly anticipated arrival of the Broadway sensation Wicked.

Kellie Balaam

NEWSPremiumUpdate in pop star’s bitter feud with mum

An Aussie pop sensation’s bitter feud with her mother over claims her finances were mismanaged has finally come to an end in a Melbourne court.

Ryan Bourke

Reel TalkPremiumA Real Pain Jesse Eisenberg’s best work yet

There is already Oscar’s buzz for this sweet character study that may just be writer-director and star Jesse Eisenberg’s best film yet. 

Ben O’Shea

Cool YulePremiumStars out in South Perth for Giovanni Christmas

Australian carol leads out Giovanni Consort’s Christmas celebrations at St Mary’s South Perth.

David Cusworth

EntertainmentPremium'National treasure' cartoonist Michael Leunig dies

Michael Leunig has died aged 79, leaving behind the cartoons, poems and paintings of his six-decade career - including Mr Curly and his ducks.

Liz Hobday

Wickedly goodPremiumPerth paints the town green for opening night of Wicked

Coinciding with the recent release of the film, Wicked mania was in full force as the talented cast reminded the audience that little compares to the magic of a live stage extravaganza.

Melinda Webster

The NightlyHeartbroken TV couple announce death of 10-day-old baby

In an emotional post, they said their daughter taught them the ‘intensity of both love and pain we never knew possible’.

Georgie Kearney

HEARTBREAKING LOSSVideoTV couple announce death of 10-day-old baby: ‘ Insurmountable grief’

In an emotional post, they said their daughter taught them the ‘intensity of both love and pain we never knew possible’.

Georgie Kearney

TVChristmas Eve TV: what to watch while you wrap

Under the mistletoe? More like under the radar! This Christmas Eve we’ve uncovered the best hidden-gem festive TV, guaranteed to get you in the mood as you wrap your pressies.

Clare Rigden

MoviesCommentsThe first Superman teaser trailer from James Gunn is here

More than two years ago, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn promised us a new Superman. Here’s the first tease.

Wenlei Ma

Summer MoviesPremiumWhat’s hot in the cinema this summer

It’s going to be a hot summer of keeping cool in the cinema. Ben O’Shea casts an eye over what’s coming up at the movies.

Ben O’Shea

CourtPremiumUpdate for British rapper on rape charges

A British rapper and YouTuber facing rape allegations in Australia will admit to a separate offence committed while on bail, a court has been told.

Emma Kirk

Homecoming Sam Kerr and pregnant fiance touch down in Perth

FIRST PICS: Matildas captain Sam Kerr has arrived in Perth for Christmas alongside her pregnant fiance Kristie Mewis in a rare glimpse at the American’s baby bump.

Zach Margolius

News‘Save lives’: State’s major drug call

The huge call is set to ‘reduce harm and save lives’ and follows mounting pressure from experts surrounding the state’s drug summit.

Clareese Packer

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Cancel culture under the microscope in ABC comedy

This week we’re watching Douglas Is Cancelled through slit fingers, dipping into Daddy Issues, trying to get enthused by Virgin River and reliving our childhood love of Wham! with a great Christmas doco.

Clare Rigden

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Here’s what’s coming to TV this week

The US remake of Laid, the darkly funny Douglas Is Cancelled, The Hundred With Andy Lee’s Christmas special, Virgin River and Daddy Issues: here’s what we’re watching this week on TV.

Clare Rigden

UPDATEDPremiumLegendary Australian author dies aged 74

A legendary Australian author who wrote more than 40 books over his distinguished career has died aged 74.

Blake Antrobus

TVBluey creator teases his departure as movie announced

It was a bittersweet day for Bluey fans, with news of a feature length movie coming as creator Joe Brumm signalled he may be stepping away from the series.

Kate Emery

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From local musical acts to Christmas Day, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

MEDIAPremium‘Can’t be living like that’: Today host snaps

Veteran breakfast TV host Sam Armytage has snapped on air over an issue she says flies in the face of Australia’s standing as a “modern country”.

Ryan Bourke

NewsPremiumMoment politician hit with sprinkler

An Australian politician was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time after getting hit by rogue sprinklers during a hilarious on-air interview.

Alexandra Feiam

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WICKED cast prepare to paint Perth green

As WICKED’s tour of Oz prepares to officially kick up its heels in Perth on Thursday night, it’s not just audiences who will be seeing green.

Zach Margolius

EntertainmentCash shortage forces major gallery to charge $20 entry

The Museum of Contemporary Art has long been free to the public, but it says a lack of government funding means it has to charge $20 entry fees.

Liz Hobday