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Australian actor Cate Blanchett and Heath Ledger's parents and
sister gave moving eulogies at the Hollywood actor's memorial
service in his hometown of Perth.
Private Sydney: The corridors of Australia House in London
are buzzing with gossip about the former PM John Howard and his
rumoured induction this year into the Most Noble Order of the
Garter.
VIDEOS
Michael Idato talks exclusively to one of the stars of the new series Underbelly.
The resignation of the veteran Nine Network journalist Ray Martin has severed the last tie the broadcaster had to its golden age under the Packer family's rule.
Army of American television stars to arrive in Sydney to spruik
their shows.
TV REVIEWS
Hollywood loves a provocative tagline on a film and this Bruce
Willis grinder is a neat one.
It is hard to define this series, which is both a strength and a
weakness.
It was a great gathering of the elders at the Berlin Film
Festival's opening-night gala: Mick, Keith, Ronnie, Charlie and
Marty.
While Victoria lures filmmakers, Sydney - Australia's supposed film
capital - has been left licking its wounds, writes Kelly Burke.
FILM REVIEWS
A miscast leading man fails to ignite the sexual chemistry with
one of France's best.
Mix equal parts allegory, deeply felt emotion and horror, and top
with cheese.
British singer Amy Winehouse's visa to the United States has been
granted, but she will not be travelling to the Grammy Awards
ceremony in Los Angeles to perform in person.
It's an odd country where a Chris de Burgh gig is a boost for rock,
writes Saeed Kamali Dehghan.
GIG PREVIEWS
The Scottish singer has a theory about success and celebrity.
CD REVIEWS
"The world is full of frozen lovers," k.d. Lang tells us in her
first album of original material in nearly a decade.
Sydney is failing to win the shows that bring artistic verve and
tourist money, writes Bryce Hallett.
Bollywood show with gay themes to play at Sydney's Mardi Gras.
ARTS PREVIEWS & REVIEWS
A Melbourne girl can fly far, especially when she makes a screaming
getaway from the suburbs.
Canadian puppeteeers are out and proud for all to see in
Cabaret Decadanse.
Collective guilt about Nazi Germany is a rich seam for an author
obsessed with morals.
Opera has its coaches, theatre its dramaturges. I'm hanging out for
the day "accent coach" is as highly respected in the movie
industry.
BOOK REVIEWS
From fish to wine, the taste of darkness grows stronger.
Anaemic earnestness prevails in this story of lesbian love on the
home front.
A seductive selection: choose from our 50 sexiest places to eat.
Make the most of cheap fruit and vegetables - preserve them.
BAR REVIEWS
Since relaunching in November, Water Bar's colour has drained away
leaving slinky moonlight tones.
RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Service and muffins make a surprising comeback at this loud
inner-west pit stop.