38+ min ago   (610+ words) Fully AI-generated music will be shut out of the ARIA Charts under new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in recordings. The Charts Code of Practice has been updated to distinguish between music created entirely by generative AI and…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago   (356+ words) Sydney Theatre Company has unveiled the full cast for “Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical,” which will make its world premiere in November. Michael Paynter will take on the role of John Farnham, as previously announced, alongside Bonnie Anderson as…...

19+ hour, 23+ min ago   (337+ words) The global debut of Netflix’s “My Brilliant Career” is generating fresh interest in its Australian-heavy soundtrack. Music featured in the new series has attracted tens of thousands of Shazams since its release, with tracks from Julia Jacklin, Kate Miller-Heidke and…...

19+ hour, 21+ min ago   (309+ words) “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has maintained its grip on the Australian box office, holding the No. 1 spot for a fourth consecutive week. The Tom Holland-led blockbuster generated another $5.31 million over the weekend (Thursday, August 20th – Sunday, August 23rd), pushing its Australian total…...

22+ hour, 17+ min ago   (415+ words) “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” has confirmed it is heading to Brisbane. Following its Australian premiere in Melbourne, then its Sydney season, the Neil Diamond musical will begin previews at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre on March 20th. Tickets will go…...

1+ day, 56+ min ago   (473+ words) Marine Atlan’s “La Gradiva” has taken out the top prize at the 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival Awards, leading this year’s winners alongside Australian filmmaker Dario Russo. Atlan received the $140,000 Bright Horizons Award for “La Gradiva,” one of the richest film…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (340+ words) Brie Larson’s latest feature, “Skeletons,” has wrapped production in Victoria after filming across Melbourne and regional parts of the state. The psychological thriller, directed by Strange Darling filmmaker JT Mollner and produced by J.J. Abrams, is the first film…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (306+ words) “Below Deck” star Nathan Gallagher was arrested on domestic violence charges in Sydney last December following an alleged assault involving a 29-year-old woman, according to a New South Wales police memo obtained by Rolling Stone. Gallagher was arrested on December…...

5+ day, 17+ min ago   (518+ words) Made Up Stories has teamed with former BINGE/Foxtel and Nine/Stan executive Alison Hurbert-Burns to launch The Set Up, a new Sydney-based television venture focused on packaging premium Australian series for broadcasters and streaming platforms around the world. Hurbert-Burns…...

5+ day, 29+ min ago   (317+ words) Stan Original series “Invisible Boys” is heading to the US. On Thursday, it was announced that the show, which was adapted from Holden Sheppard’s award-winning novel and first premiered locally in February 2025, has been sold to Hulu. Set against the…...