Khaled Sabsabi is finally at the Venice Biennale: ‘Being here is already a win’
Australia’s representative at the world’s biggest art show has not one but two works on show – a major achievement and happy ending to a year of controversy and protest…
Hollywood dramas, Trump’s arch, and all-pervasive petrochemicals
Data crunched on the genre shrinking from cinema screens. Plus: how free public transport can exacerbate inequality Want to get this in your inbox every fortnight? Sign up for The…
‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert Hall David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings” for…
‘Do you think I’m a cougar?’: five influencer couples on their age-gap relationships
From building an online community to losing long-term friendships, micro-influencer couples explain their experiences in age-gap relationships When it comes to relationships with extreme power imbalances – say, professional hierarchies…
Mixtape review – tongues, trolleys and classic 90s tracks celebrate teenage misadventure
PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch 2; Annapurna InteractiveThe nostalgic antics of a trio of tenacious teens make for silly yet undeniably enjoyable gameplay, framed by a playlist of bona fide bangers…
Goodbye, My Love by Yumna Kassab review – biting reflections on the dissolution of a marriage
This novel told in vignettes and poetic fragments follows a woman who discovers that choice does not always equate to agency Goodbye, My Love begins with a departure. Amina is…
‘The aim was to give Kevin Costner’s version a good kicking’: director John Irvin on his anti-Thatcher Robin Hood
Rush-released in the same year as Prince of Thieves blockbuster, this gritty British movie battled winter weather and chronic illness – and it still holds up Thirty-five years ago, two…
‘Very aware of these issues’: Golf Australia reveals plan to combat re-zoning of public courses
Five-year strategy released with traditional courses vulnerable Research aims to underline game’s ‘contribution to our society’ Golf Australia is preparing to defend the country’s public courses against re-zoning attempts as…
Elections 2026 live: Labour suffers early losses as results begin to arrive in England
Reform UK gain councillors in early results; Scottish and Welsh parliament results are due from midday 2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes We’re getting statements from…
Bullying or entertainment? Kyle Sandilands argues that fights with Jackie O were ratings gold for Kiis FM
Shock jock claims his bosses had monetised the conduct he was sacked for. Plus: Michael Gawenda v Jeff Sparrow Want to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up…