One of Queensland's biggest New Year's Eve events has been branded a "total flop" after the traditional midnight fireworks display was scrapped in favour of an earlier show.
DJ charged at 'out-of-control' Christmas rave, riot police called in
A 28-year-old DJ is charged after police say he refused to shut down what they say was an "out-of-control" party at Port Beach in Fremantle, the second of two such gatherings in the area overnight.
Christmas gift might save the largest rodeo in southern hemisphere
With D-day looming, the Mount Isa Rodeo has been granted a lifeline, but it may not be enough.
Photo shows A black and white photo of a young boy leaning on the railing of a rodeo, with a crowd of people seated behind him.Taxpayers kept in the dark about cost of advertising SA's major events
The South Australian government has made major events a key part of its agenda, but taxpayers are kept in the dark about how much of public funds are spent promoting them.
Photo shows A large pedestrian bridge with green LIV Golf signage over a dark river with rowers on the right'Everyone was freaking out, screaming': Naloxone nasal spray may save lives
Young Australians are taking the opioid reversal drug naloxone with them on nights out. We've unpacked what it is and how it works, and busted some myths along the way.
Topic:Explainer
Photo shows Dash smiles in a crowd at a music festival, the stage behind her.Mackay drum teacher plucked from crowd to rock out with The Killers in stadium show
A Queensland man had the experience of a lifetime after being invited to play on stage alongside The Killers in a stadium packed with 18,000 people.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A man sitting at a drum kit takes a selfie on stage in front of thousands of peopleAustralia's music festivals are facing a crisis, but two events have bucked the trend
WA has struggled to hold big commercial music festivals since the COVID pandemic. However, small-scale events targeting specific genres are proving more successful.
Photo shows A ranbow over a mural, two people playing on stage, about nine men and women stand in front, big speakers on side.Swiss region to vote on cost of 'blasphemous' Eurovision 2025
Basel voters are expected to decide on Sunday whether they should spend tens of millions of dollars to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, with opponents decrying a "waste" of public funds for a "blasphemous" music performance.
Photo shows A sign reading WINNER EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2024 SWITZERLAND on a stage, with a crowd belowKane Brown performs in Sydney as part of global In the Air tour
Country music artist Kane Brown is on tour in Australia, charming fans at his Sydney concert.
Photo shows Kane brown on stage wearing all black including a leather jacket and black shades, holding a microphoneIn 2000, Jon Ronson snuck into a mysterious gentlemen's club with Alex Jones. He doesn't regret it
Welsh American journalist Jon Ronson has interviewed conspiracy theorists, neo-Nazis and soldiers trained as psychics. This week, at his live shows, he'll teach you to spot a psychopath.
Photo shows A man with glasses in a shirt looks at the cameraMalta's Beatrice Njoya makes history as oldest Miss Universe contestant to reach grand finale
The Miss Universe 2024 pageant has featured its first contestant in her 40s after lifting its decades-long age limit.
Photo shows Miss Malta wears a red and white dress styled like a maritime uniform.Nigerian star Tems wows Sydney in final show of Born in the Wild Australia tour
Grammy winner Tems is overcome with emotion at her sold-out Sydney concert, which brings her Born in the Wild Australian tour to a rapturous close.
Photo shows Tems in colourful cat suit with arms in the air, standing in front of a microphoneOnce valued at only $1, the old East Perth power station will finally be put to good use
lt's stood abandoned on the banks of the Swan River for more than 40 years — now the Perth Festival is transforming the East Perth power station into an entertainment and arts precinct for three weeks every summer.
Photo shows The East Perth power station lit up at night in a golden hue.Inmates from Australia's largest prison help Grafton's Jacaranda Festival blossom
As the festival celebrates 90 years, organisers say it couldn't be done without the help of volunteer inmates nearing the end of their sentences.
Photo shows Jacarandas blooming on a residential street in Grafton, NSWThis remote WA town has celebrated Halloween for decades thanks to its military past
A secretive military history, a defence science facility, and a haunted house. Exmouth has all the makings of a good scary movie.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A scary clown at Exmouth Halloween in October 2024.Fewer volunteers means this country show won't run next year, and it's a nation-wide problem
Community events are a lifeline for rural and regional towns across Australia, but more organisers are making the "heartbreaking" decision to cancel them.
Photo shows three girls smile at camera near show ridesHow a regional Victorian teen convinced Peking Duk to play at his school formal afterparty
After an "eloquent" request, Kai was told the duo would play at his end-of-year afterparty if he could secure 50,000 likes on Instagram. That's more than the population of his entire town.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows The two members of electronic music group Peking Duk sitting down behind a sound boardJoyful celebration of Noongar culture to mark the return of flowers and warm weather
The Noongar season of Kambarang in south-west WA is set to begin with five days of song, dance and music designed to promote joy and healing.
Photo shows A performer in Song Circle on the moving sand stageAFL grand final start time and how to watch the game
The Sydney Swans will take on the Brisbane Lions today, with Katy Perry providing pre-show entertainment at the MCG.
Photo shows Brodie Grundy and Oscar McInerney contest for the ball during an AFL match between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane LionsKaty Perry talks AFL grand final performance and her new album
Nearly a decade after her Super Bowl Halftime Show, Katy Perry is set to turn on the music for footy fans at the MCG this Saturday.
Photo shows Katy Perry stands in a colourful short dress in front of two people in blue shark costumes.Curtain call for Desert Song Festival with director citing need for more arts funding
More than 2,500 people attended the six-day event's finale, set in the natural amphitheatre of Ormiston Gorge, Kwartatuma.
Photo shows A crowd sits on sandy banks