The King's Birthday celebrations are happening this weekend. Here's a state-by-state breakdown of when you'll get a day off.
How do you lure some of the biggest acts in music to the bottom of the globe?
Ian Scobie has honed his strategy for attracting class acts to Womadelaide since its launch in 1992. And he still gets his biggest thrills watching audiences get blown away.
Photo shows A woman on stage wearing a dress with drapes under her armsAI deepfakes, China's dominance, and a corgi's plight: Last week in the Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific is ripe with great stories but given its size it can be hard (and time consuming) to stay across everything happening in the region week after week. So here are five editor's picks from the Asia Pacific last week.
Photo shows An aerial photo of Sanya showing coastlines and skyscrapers.Sky's the limit for these tenacious hikers taking on Australia's highest peak for charity
Fifteen young people and a team of supporters climb Mount Kosciuszko to defy stereotypes about disability, while raising funds for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Photo shows a girl smiles at the camera while walking in a blue tutuHandcuffs, confetti and walkie talkies: Here are the items prohibited from the Taylor Swift concert
Taylor Swift's Melbourne concerts start tonight at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with local and interstate travellers being urged to plan ahead ahead of the weekend shows.
Photo shows A close up of Taylor Swift singing into a microphone, reaching out a hand to the audience. She's wearing a sparkly leotardUsher hints at who he'll invite to join him on the Super Bowl half-time show stage
Usher has worked with many stars throughout his career and has hinted at who he might share the Super Bowl LVIII half-time show stage with.
Photo shows Usher sitting on a couch dressed in all black, smiling and leaning forward slightlyGrammys best moments include Taylor Swift revealing two-year-old secret — a new album
Pop star Taylor Swift announces her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, while collecting her 13th Grammy before winning album of the year. This and other Grammy moments.
Photo shows Taylor Swift wearing a white strapless dress with a thigh slip and a train and black long glovesUS President Joe Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary
US President Joe Biden has won South Carolina's Democratic primary, notching an overwhelming 2024 victory in the state that vaulted him to the White House four years ago.
Photo shows Joe Biden stands in front of presidential podiumBarbie shines at the Critics Choice Awards
While Barbie didn't go home with all the awards it was nominated for at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards, it was a good night for the Margot Robbie-produced movie, with America Ferrera being recognised and host Chelsea Handler declaring this the "year of the woman".
Photo shows America Ferrera in a born evening gown clutching an award and Margot Robbie in a red evening gown, both smilingWatch Sydney's midnight New Year's Eve fireworks.
Crowds gather on the Sydney Harbour foreshore to watch a dramatic fireworks display marking the start of 2024.
Has Video Duration: 12 minutes 10 seconds.Thousands gather for New Year's Eve fireworks at events across Australia
After many hours of preparation (and days of camping out, for some), thousands take part in festivities around the country.
Photo shows A spectacular view of Sydney Harbour shows the Opera House and Harbour Bridge illuminated by golden fireworks.12-year-old Queenslander set to go mullet-to-mullet with world's best
Queenslander Jayce Bowers, 12, has already won a state title for his meticulously cultivated mane. This weekend he will see how his glorious 'do fares against the very best in the nation and beyond at Mulletfest.
Photo shows A side profile of a young boy with glasses with a long red mullet blowing in the windTaylor Swift postpones second Rio concert after fan's death in Brazil heatwave
A young Brazilian fan of US singer Taylor Swift died in Rio de Janeiro after falling ill inside the sweltering stadium where the superstar's concert was held, amid a record-breaking heat-wave across large swathes of Brazil.
Photo shows A female artist performs at night, on stage, singing into a microphone, reaching out to a crowdPeople lined streets as early as midnight for iconic Christmas event
Children and adults alike put on their best Christmas outfits and head to Adelaide for the largest public parade in the southern hemisphere.
Photo shows Santa in his red suit waving from his sleigh with confetti flyingAustralia's oldest man, Ken Weeks, celebrates 110th birthday
He's lived through two world wars, the Great Depression and two pandemics, so no-one was expecting Ken Weeks to blow out 110 candles when he celebrated his birthday today.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds.'We can do better': South Australian council to review Australia Day events after seeking advice on inclusivity
South Australia's second largest city will consider further changes to its Australia Day programming after voting to move its annual citizenship ceremony to January 24.
Photo shows A crowd of people sitting on grass watching a stage.Demolished slums, new roads, and animal control: India is going all out for the G20, but is it still an effective forum?
When the G20 began in 2008 against a backdrop of a global economic crisis, nations came together to fix problems both internationally and at home. Fifteen years later, the event is struggling to even get a full list of attendees.
Photo shows Russia's President Vladimir Putin, India's PM Narendra Modi and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.PM pledges $95m to boost trade with Southeast Asia
The Prime Minister has begun a visit to Southeast Asia by unveiling a 95 million dollar plan to lift Australia's economic ties with the region.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds.Two major players were missing from ASEAN, sparking questions over its relevance
Australia brought an "open for business" message to this week's gathering of South-East Asian leaders at the ASEAN summit, but questions about the future of the bloc are already stirring.
Photo shows Joko Widodo, seen from side profile, sits at a desk with his hands folded and headphones onAmar Singh thought the referendum could be better communicated to multicultural communities, so he's touring the country
Australian of the Year Local Hero award winner Amar Singh will be voting Yes — he says that decision is based on "fairness".
Photo shows Amar Singh standing in front of a truck that is painted in Indigenous artAussie scouts welcome Seoul hotel air-conditioning, crave 'unmelted' chocolate biscuits
After a Herculean evacuation effort, Australia's 900 scouts and leaders have arrived in Seoul in what has become a World Scout Jamboree marred by extreme weather and infrastructure challenges.
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